The Edmonton Oilers came within two wins of a Stanley Cup championship this year. But as soon as they lost to the Florida Panthers in the Cup final for the second straight season, speculation began as to what changes Edmonton would be making to their roster.

Evander Kane's trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Vancouver Canucks has sent shockwaves through the hockey world. The Oilers, in a cap-clearing move, dealt Kane for a fourth-round draft pick, freeing up significant cap space for potential offseason acquisitions.