The other major challenge before evaluating what type of player to target is cap room. Fans can name Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros as a strong fit for the Edmonton roster, but finding a way to fit Saros’ $7.74 million cap hit is close to impossible.

The Edmonton Oilers and their star captain, Connor McDavid, look to turn things around on Monday night, as they play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Following a devastating 9-1 defeat to the Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl believes the humbling loss is a necessary wake-up

The Edmonton Oilers were routed 9-1 by the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night, matching the franchise’s worst margin of defeat on home ice. Nathan MacKinnon led the way for Colorado with two goals and two assists. Cale Makar and Jack Drury also scored twice, while Parker Kelly added two goals and an assist.

The Edmonton Oilers got embarrassed against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night, losing by a 9-1 blowout margin to drop their record down to 6-6-4.

The NHL has seemingly lost respect for the Edmonton Oilers, as the Avalanche's 9-1 destruction of the team proves it.

The Edmonton Oilers were on the receiving end of a 9-1 walloping at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night at Rogers Place. The game was relatively close after 20 minutes.

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What wasn’t tough, however, was Edmonton’s goaltending who between Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard gave up nine goals on 34 shots to give Cale Makar, Parker Kelly, Nathan MacKinnon and Jack Drury multi-goal contributions in this 9-1 torching in the favor of the league leading Colorado Avalanche.