The Edmonton Oilers have made some big splashes this off-season, and with the need to shed some salary cap space, they've made a huge deal with Buffalo. After coming so close to the Stanley Cup, the Edmonton Oilers needed to add to their roster to take the final step in 2024/25, and now they've made a shocking trade to improve their future in a big way. Elliotte Friedman was first to report that on Friday, the Oilers officially moved Ryan McLeod in a deal with the Buffalo Sabres. <q>Ryan McLeod is being traded from Edmonton to Buffalo</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1809317431342690622'> </a></blockquote></div> With further details announced, the trade becomes even more shocking, as the Sabres will send former No. 9 overall pick Matthew Savoie to Edmonton as a part of the huge deal. <q>Ryan McLeod and Ty Tullio traded to Buffalo for Matt Savoie (9th overall pick in 2022). First to report @FriedgeHNIC</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/JasonGregor/status/1809318502559543381'> </a></blockquote></div> The move accomplishes a lot for Edmonton, as it gives them another promising young forward while also helping them shed salary cap space, while allowing the Sabres a fantastic depth forward as they look to break the NHL's longest active playoff drought.