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

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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.

The Edmonton Oilers are actively exploring a trade for Nashville Predators center Ryan O’Reilly to strengthen their lineup before the NHL trade deadline. Recent losses and center depth concerns exposed roster gaps despite a strong position in the standings.

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

Even with the NHL trade freeze in full swing there are still rumours of what might lie ahead for NHL teams. Let’s take a closer look at some of the chatter surrounding the Edmonton Oilers in this week’s rumour roundup.