Oilers could put one of Connor Brown, Warren Foegele or Dylan Holloway into the top-6 spot vacated by Kailer Yamamoto. The Edmonton Oilers [https://puckpedia.com/team/edmonton-oilers] made a small move earlier this month, signing Brandon Sutter to a PTO [https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/brandon-sutter-attempting-comeback-with-edmonton/]. This is great to see, as the 34-year-old center has missed each of the last two seasons due to Long COVID symptoms. Now, he will be fighting to earn a contract for the season from the club. Related: Edmonton Oilers Free Agent Tracker [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/analysis/edmonton-oilers-free-agent-tracker] Although the Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] have invited Sutter to camp, they should consider signing at least one more player to a PTO. Let's discuss a few possible targets. SAM GAGNER There has been plenty of buzz [https://www.sportsnet.ca/960/big-show/how-much-will-oliver-kylingtons-return-impact-the-flames-joey-bats-retires-as-a-blue-jay/] about a potential Sam Gagner [https://puckpedia.com/player/sam-gagner] PTO with the Oilers, but the club has not officially announced it. It would be nice to see this occur, as the 34-year-old spent the first seven years of his NHL career as an Oiler [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/rankings/7-worst-oilers-trades-by-peter-chiarelli], becoming a fan favorite. He also played two more years with them during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons. Now, will we see Gagner's third stint as an Oiler [https://oilersnation.com/news/better-lait-than-never-im-a-bocce-ball-champ-sam-gagner-pto-rumours-and-a-whole-lotta-voicemail]? Sam Gagner [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwMjM3ODcyMjgyODcxMTYw/usatsi_19776936_168401874_lowres.jpg] Sam Gagner Gagner would provide the Oilers with another possible bottom-six and power-play option to consider if officially signed to a PTO. The 34-year-old spent last season with the Winnipeg Jets, posting eight goals and 14 points in 48 games. MAX COMTOIS Max Comtois [https://puckpedia.com/player/max-comtois] also stands out as a prime PTO target for the Oilers. After leading the Ducks with 33 points in 55 games during the 2020-21 season, he had back-to-back poor campaigns. This led to the Anaheim Ducks [https://puckpedia.com/team/anaheim-ducks] not sending him a qualifying offer. He has yet to find a new home since, so the Oilers should consider calling. Related: 5 BEST FIGHTERS IN OILERS HISTORY [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/rankings/5-best-fighters-in-oilers-history] Comtois, 24, showed in the past that he could be an effective middle-six forward, and maybe he could find his game playing with a far stronger Oilers team [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-nurse-is-worth-every-penny-of-his-contract]. If he impressed at camp and earned himself a deal, he could compete for bottom-six minutes and power-play time. MARK PYSYK The 2022-23 season was an unfortunate one for Mark Pysyk [https://puckpedia.com/player/mark-pysyk]. The Edmonton native missed the entire season due to injury, and the Detroit Red Wings [https://puckpedia.com/team/detroit-red-wings] opted not to bring him back earlier this summer. After missing a whole season, Pysyk is likely to settle for a PTO, and the Oilers would be wise to give him a call. Mark Pysyk [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk5MjY1NTk0NzY2MjcyNDYy/usatsi_17891868_168401874_lowres.jpg] Mark Pysyk Throughout his NHL career, Pysyk has been a steady defenseman. If signed to a PTO, he would give the Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/2-reasonable-oilers-trade-proposals-to-acquire-a-defence-upgrade] another right-shot defenseman to look at before the start of the year. If he earned himself a league-minimum deal with the Oilers, he would be an excellent option for the seventh defenseman role and could even compete for bottom-pairing minutes. He also offers great versatility by playing the wing, so he is a wonderful depth player to consider. Related: OILERS' MCLEOD AGREES TO AMAZING NEW DEAL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-mcleod-agrees-to-amazing-new-deal] Related: 4 Oilers' Home Games to Circle on Your Calendar This Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/4-oilers-home-games-to-circle-on-your-calendar-this-season] Related: This Is Why the Oilers Targeted Connor Brown [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/this-is-why-the-oilers-targeted-connor-brown]
