The deadline may bring help, but for now, these are Edmonton's likely lines, along with intriguing backup plans for each trio.

Things did not go Leon Draisaitl's way at the Milano Cortina Olympics, as his German squad was bounced in the quarter-finals by Slovakia.

The most glaring issue for the Edmonton Oilers this season has been without a doubt the continued problems in the bottom-six. Everyone knows how loaded the Oilers are on the front-end of their lineup.

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has been active during the season. The team’s goaltending has a new look, and the defence has seen one change (Spencer Stastney in, Brett Kulak out), partly due to cap pressure.

A tactical cap move sends Matt Savoie to the AHL, but his solid play means a swift return to the Oilers roster is expected.

It was announced Wednesday morning that the Edmonton Oilers are welcoming back the familiar face of Paul Coffey to their coaching staff. This move takes effect after the team returns from Olympic break.