Oilers' Top Target: $4.5M Cup Champ O'Reilly
The Edmonton Oilers zero in on Ryan O'Reilly as their ideal third-line center fix ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, with his $4.5 million cap hit and Cup-winning pedigree making him a seamless plug-and-play option. Scouts rave about his elite competition matchup and faceoff prowess, exactly what Holland's crew needs to shore up depth scoring without breaking the bank.
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