Analyst links Edmonton Oilers to 600-game forward Jake DeBrusk as trade deadline target
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Tyler Ball
Feb 24, 2026 (9:21 PM)
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With the NHL trade deadline approaching, analyst Satiar Shah has linked the Oilers to Canucks veteran forward Jake DeBrusk as a trade deadline target.
The Edmonton Oilers are back on the ice and preparing for the stretch run of the season and hopefully a deep playoff run.
While the team looks like a contender once again they are in need of upgraded depth when it comes to the wing position to support Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Ahead of the trade deadline that is rapidly approaching, Canucks analyst Satiar Shah has suggested that veteran winger Jake DeBrusk could be a perfect addition for the Oilers.
Oilers linked to Canucks veteran forward Jake DeBrusk ahead of trade deadline
In a new edition of Canucks Central, Shah has indicated that DeBrusk's size, skating, and goal scoring ability are attributes that could be coveted by the Oilers.
Because of [DeBrusk's] size, his skating, and the fact that he can be a complementary goal scorer, teams looking for some top-six help might see him as an option for the playoffs. That's why we've been wondering about Edmonton, for instance. They have some money that's not working out. Can you get creative?
I think [the Oilers are] a team to keep an eye on.
I think [the Oilers are] a team to keep an eye on.
DeBrusk, 29, has been a consistent point producer over the last three seasons tallying around 40-50 points each season.
He is also currently signed for 5 more seasons which comes with added benefits and risks depending on how well DeBrusk fits into the Oilers lineup.
It will now be up to GM Stan Bowman to determine whether the risk of DeBrusk's age and contract outweigh the potential reward of what he can bring on the ice.
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FEVRIER 24|115 ANSWERS Analyst links Edmonton Oilers to 600-game forward Jake DeBrusk as trade deadline target Should the Edmonton Oilers trade for Jake DeBrusk? | ||
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