NHL analyst Bob Stauffer revealed that the Oilers are targeting a defenseman and Jamie Oleksiak is a top target, to which insider Frank Seravalli agreed. The NHL trade deadline is tomorrow, and the <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/trent-frederic-expected-oilers-debut-date-has-been-revealed' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Edmonton Oilers did manage to make a deal already to bring some depth</a> into the lineup with the addition of Trent Frederic and Max Jones from the Boston Bruins. The pair will contribute some of the physicality that was lost when Evander Kane was hurt. Still, there is more to do. <a href='https://x.com/Bob_Stauffer' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Bob Stauffer</a> said on 'Oilers Now' that even more moves are coming, and stated on 'What Chaos', a defenseman can even be the next to arrive at the doorstep. Of all the players listed on trade boards around the league, one of whom has his name being uttered all the time, is Seattle Kraken's Jamie Oleksiak. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/jimmathesonnhl/status/1897437800599109734'> </a></blockquote></div> Scoop: While Edmonton operates on dual tracks - using Evander Kane's LTIR money or not - they have gone out and addressed one need by adding Trent Frederic. He brings a different element, lineup flexibility and some size. Their goaltending hasn't been great, but the Oilers have also been a mess in their own end lately. They need another 'defender' in every sense of the word. Carson Soucy is a fit, particularly since he can play both sides, but the Canucks aren't going to do the Oilers any favors. Oleksiak has size and term. Even <a href='https://x.com/frank_seravalli' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Frank Seravalli</a> of 'Daily Faceoff' referred to him as an Ideal Fit for Edmonton's defensive needs. <h3>The Kraken are true sellers at this year's deadline</h3> While some consider him a good signing, there isn't a true consensus on his overall worth. For the Kraken, they did make the playoffs in 2023 but appear to have taken a step back since, <a href='https://www.nhl.com/standings/2025-03-05/wildcard' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>being near the bottom of the standings.</a> <a href='https://www.nhl.com/kraken/player/jamie-oleksiak-8476467' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Oleksiak</a> appears 16th on Seravalli's trade candidate list, so he is an available option. If there weren't a defenseman to be had, then Oilers fans would be thrilled with a new goalie. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/HockeyDaily365/status/1857930234110050388'> </a></blockquote></div> There is nothing in the rumblings that the team feels that it must improve in net, though, despite the recent blowout losses.