David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers struck out on free agency. However, could Kris Russell or Matt Benning help them in their quest to attain a forward? Several mitigating factors exist for both players. For one, Russell has a no-trade clause and comes at a $4 million AAV the next two seasons. Also, can Benning play in a top-four role in Edmonton or anywhere? That is debatable.
There exist seven or eight teams that need a defenseman and one interesting target is the Los Angeles Kings. Would they move Tyler Toffoli at this point?