Oilers have been connected to Erik Karlsson and Brett Pesce. What this season may look like for Philip Broberg. In our weekly round up of Edmonton Oilers [https://puckpedia.com/team/edmonton-oilers] related news, we saw a minor league signing, contract updates and more. Here are the most important stories from the past week. Related: Oilers 2023 Off-Season Guide [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-2023-off-season-guide] The week started with some news from Frank Seravalli that John Gibson [https://puckpedia.com/player/john-gibson] of the Anaheim Ducks [https://puckpedia.com/team/anaheim-ducks]wants out of the team. It would not be a good idea [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-should-not-trade-for-this-goalie-who-wants-out] whatsoever for the Oilers to pursue him, as he is not an upgrade on their present tandem. Evan Bouchard [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk4NDQxMzc4OTk5NDQ1MzMz/usatsi_20639657_168401874_lowres.jpg] Evan Bouchard We also got a contract update [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-important-update-on-evan-bouchard-contract-talks] on Evan Bouchard [https://puckpedia.com/player/evan-bouchard]. Elliotte Friedman reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast that the new deal could be two-year deal with a $3.5-million to $4-million cap hit. Ryan McLeod [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk5MTU0Njc4MzA5NTk1MDky/usatsi_20497996_168401874_lowres.jpg] Ryan McLeod Across the NHL there were 22 players who elected to file for arbitration, and the Oilers' Ryan McLeod [https://puckpedia.com/player/ryan-mcleod] was one of them. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-ryan-mcleod-elects-salary-arbitration] This isn't at all a negative thing, just part of the process to ensure that McLeod doesn't get sent an offer sheet while also ensuring that a deal is resolved before the beginning of the season. Related: Oilers' Reportedly Eyeing 2 Flyers Forwards [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-reportedly-eyeing-2-flyers-forwards] The Oilers made a minor signing in extending goalie prospect Olivier Rodrigue [https://puckpedia.com/player/olivier-rodrigue] for another year with a $775,000 cap hit. Rodrigue is expected to battle for the starter's role with the AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. Tyson Barrie [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk5MjM4ODUxMDc4NjYxNTM0/usatsi_20392086_168401874_lowres.jpg] Tyson Barrie Lastly, Tyson Barrie [https://puckpedia.com/player/tyson-barrie] is getting married this weekend [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/rankings/the-most-well-connected-man-in-the-nhl-is-getting-married]. A lot of his former teammates are with him to celebrate. Current Oilers Connor McDavid [https://puckpedia.com/player/connor-mcdavid] and Darnell Nurse [https://puckpedia.com/player/darnell-nurse] are in attendance. OTHER HEADLINES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Oilers Fan Poll: Who Should the Oilers Trade to Create Cap Space? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/rankings/oilers-fan-poll-who-should-the-oilers-trade-to-create-cap-space] Oilers Should Seriously Consider Signing Jonathan Toews [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-should-seriously-consider-signing-jonathan-toews] Oilers Need to Shake Up Defence Pairings to be Competitive This Year [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-need-to-shake-up-defence-pairings-to-be-competitive-this-year]
