Taking Stock: A look at the Edmonton Oilers' prospect pool ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline
The Edmonton Oilers will probably hang up the phone on anyone trying to pry Dylan Holloway or Philip Broberg from their ranks in trade talks.
The Oilers' two best prospects have made the jump to NHL roles over the past few weeks and both look like long-term building blocks. Still, a survey of the organization’s farm system reveals many other assets that could serve as exciting trade chips.
The team has held on to their first and second-rounders this year and there are many young, potential NHL scorers, slowly developing under the wings of the Bakersfield Condors. A few of them also seem to have heathen up at just the right time, boosting their stock at just the right moment.
In this article, we will review some of the best that the Oilers’ prospect pool has to offer and break down their development and what selling teams can expect if they bring them into the fold.