A new rumor has surfaced today in the NHL, and this is a big one, as it would see Mikko Rantanen sign as a free agent this summer in Edmonton. According to Andy Strickland of the 'Cam & Strick Podcast', the <a href='https://nhltradetalk.com/host-links-oilers-and-rantanen-in-superteam-summer-signing/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Edmonton Oilers could emerge as a true dark horse contender to sign</a> NHL superstar Mikko Rantanen in free agency this summer, as long as he becomes available. <h3>There appears to be mutual interest between Rantanen and the Oilers</h3> The rumor, as described by Strickland, is informed speculation, and there seems to be some mutual interest between the Oilers and Rantanen, he reports. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/zjlaing/status/1884316251922796694'> </a></blockquote></div> While the idea is a little farfetched as of now, putting <a href='https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/player/mikko-rantanen-8478420' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Rantanen</a> on a roster already strengthened by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl has the potential to create an NHL superteam. Three 100-point players on Edmonton's top six would make the Oilers a nightmare to face. Strickland recognizes the dilemma: How does any team make it work? With Rantanen due to cost in the neighborhood of $14 million per year, his contract won't come cheap. <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl/news/top-nhl-agent-reveals-gary-bettman-record-breaking-salary-cap-plan-for-next-season' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>But the projected increase in the salary cap</a>, to as high as $102-$104 million, may make such a contract more palatable for Edmonton. Strickland thinks the Oilers could make room for him. Nevertheless, the trade is a head-turner. Is a trio of players making $14 million each a fit for a winning blueprint? Edmonton would have the NHL's deadliest top-six, but there would be sacrifices. «A belief they can make it happen» - Andy Strickland <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/johnpuck1992/status/1884283872478912588'> </a></blockquote></div> Assets such as Evander Kane, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, or Viktor Arvidsson would likely need to be traded, and that could create some depth problems as the bottom-six would be a little thin. The Oilers would be forced into making difficult choices between star power and an also-fighting supporting cast.