Oilers’ Deadline Drama: Edmonton Eyes Boone Jenner & McMann Amid Slump and Olympic Break…Read more

As the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline (March 6) inches closer, the Edmonton Oilers are once again at the centre of high-stakes speculation — and fans are buzzing. Rumours swirling around the Pacific Division contenders suggest general manager Stan Bowman is looking to add key pieces to bolster depth and power up the Stanley Cup push.

Big Names on the Radar One

One of the brightest trade rumour lights is shining on Boone Jenner, the veteran centre from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jenner’s combination of size, scoring history, and faceoff strength could provide exactly the third-line boost Edmonton’s chasing — but with Columbus in a tight wild card race, nothing is set in stone.

At the same time, whispers of a deal for Bobby McMann of the Toronto Maple Leafs have grown louder, with insiders pointing to a potential stylistic and financial fit that could add scoring punch to the Oilers’ forward group.

Olympic Break Isn’t Rest Time

Even with the NHL on pause for the Winter Olympics, Oilers management isn’t idle. Behind the scenes, discussions are underway and signals suggest Edmonton “will look different” come deadline day, with roster reinforcements a realistic possibility as Bowman evaluates strategic moves.

What This Means for Edmonton

For Oilers fans, this season already has plenty of narrative: after consecutive deep playoff runs without a Stanley Cup, there’s an urgency to not just compete — but win it all. The pressure is on to make a impactful trade that could tilt the odds in Edmonton’s favour.

Will it be Jenner? McMann? Or a surprise third option? One thing’s certain — the rumour mill is only going to get louder leading up to March 6.