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NHL analyst thinks Oilers should trade for Maple Leafs forward

According to one person, the Edmonton Oilers should go ahead and trade for a depth forward from the Maple Leafs as soon as the roster freeze is lifted.

Sep 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Scott Laughton (24) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images | David Kirouac-Imagn Images

As the trade deadline approaches, teams will have to decide whether to become buyers or sellers. There is no question that the Edmonton Oilers will try their best to upgrade their roster as they sit second in the Pacific division, and are coming off of back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals losses.