3 Oilers Not Expected Back Next Season

Edmonton is 33-26-9 but a roster overhaul is coming. $15 million in dead weight needs to go.

Darnell Nurse — $9.25M Problem

20 points in 64 games. Full NMC through 2026-27. Oilers explored a trade at the deadline but the clause blocked it.

Adam Henrique — The Quiet Exit

Pending UFA. 2 goals, 10 points in 48 games. Currently on LTIR. The $3M walks off the books this summer.

Tristan Jarry — The Failed Experiment

.864 save percentage in Edmonton. Lost his job to Connor Ingram within weeks. The Skinner-Kulak trade backfired badly.

Zero Goalies Under Contract

Edmonton has 7 forwards, 3 defensemen, and 0 goaltenders signed for 2026-27. Bowman needs a complete rebuild of the depth chart.

$30M+ in Cap Space Coming

If Nurse moves and the UFAs walk, Edmonton could have over $30 million to spend. Cap ceiling rising to $104M.

The Window Is Now

McDavid is 29. Draisaitl is 30. The core is still elite. This summer defines whether the championship window stays open.

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