Today a new report from NHL insider Chris Johnston has confirmed that the Edmonton Oilers are one of four teams Mark Giordano wants to play for. The NHL season is underway but there still remains several NHL veterans on the free agent market who should be signed. One of those players is veteran defenseman and former Norris Trophy Winner Mark Giordano. After playing last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs Mark Giordano is now still looking for a team. A report from Chris Johnston has now confirmed that the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Carolina Hurricanes, and New York Rangers are his preferred destinations. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/oilersaccess/status/1844497360963109369'> </a></blockquote></div> This is the second time the <a href='https://www.marqueur.com/adm/habsetlnh/blogs_preview.php?no=440177' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Giordano after his agent connected the two last month.</a> The Edmonton Oilers did lose a major part of their defense this offseason when Philip Broberg signed with the St. Louis Blues. <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/oilers-face-tough-goodbye-after-they-do-not-match-holloway-and-broberg-offer-sheets' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Broberg was allowed to walk away after his offer sheet was not matched by the Edmonton Oilers.</a> To this point the Oilers defense remains thin. After their blowout loss to the Winnipeg Jets last night the Oilers could get desperate for help but is Mark Giordano worth it? <h3>Is Mark Giordano worth signing for the Edmonton Oilers</h3> While the Edmonton Oilers do have a major problem on defense is Mark Giordano the answer? Last season Mark Giordano played in a depth role with the Toronto Maple Leafs. At age 41, Mark Giordano is not the player he once used to be. <a href='https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/giordma01.html' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Giordano played in just 46 games last season and tallied just 9 points.</a> Now with the Edmonton Oilers desperate for help they could gamble on Mark Giordano being the answer. If the Oilers have another bad game in their next outing these reports could turn into action quickly. As the season continues on Mark Giordano's free agency situation will become more clear. As reports come in on his future we will pass along the latest information.