Oilers could put one of Connor Brown, Warren Foegele or Dylan Holloway into the top-6 spot vacated by Kailer Yamamoto. When it was announced [https://detroithockeynow.com/2023/07/07/zadina-contract-termination-another-indication-of-difficulties-facing-red-wings-yzerman/] that the Detroit Red Wings [https://puckpedia.com/team/detroit-red-wings] were terminating Filip Zadina [https://puckpedia.com/player/filip-zadina]'s contract, the Edmonton Oilers [https://puckpedia.com/team/edmonton-oilers] stood out as a possible landing spot [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-have-another-chance-to-bring-in-former-top-prospect] due to his past connection with GM Ken Holland. Yet, Zadina will be playing elsewhere in 2022-23, as he has signed [https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/san-jose-sharks-sign-forward-filip-zadina/c-345289410] a one-year, $1.1 million contract with the San Jose Sharks [https://puckpedia.com/team/san-jose-sharks]. Related: Edmonton Oilers Free Agent Tracker [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/analysis/edmonton-oilers-free-agent-tracker] Given the Oilers' cap situation and remaining restricted free agents [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-important-update-on-evan-bouchard-contract-talks] (RFA), they were not in a position to pay Zadina that much. Still, it would have been intriguing to see them take a chance on the 2018 sixth-overall pick. Filip Zadina [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk5MTIyNzA1MjMwODY2Mzg4/usatsi_20287212_168401874_lowres.jpg] Filip Zadina Zadina should be in a good position to succeed with the Sharks. Their forward depth is not particularly strong, and it should lead Zadina to receive notable minutes. Related: The Most Well Connected Man in the NHL is Getting Married [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/rankings/the-most-well-connected-man-in-the-nhl-is-getting-married] Alas, we will need to see if the Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] bring in a different depth forward [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-forwards-to-target-after-missing-out-on-nieto] this summer with Zadina now off of the board. Related: Oilers' Fan Poll Results: Who the Fan's Want to Trade [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/rankings/oilers-fan-poll-results-who-the-fans-want-to-trade] Related: Yamamoto's Departure Presents Golden Opportunity for Oilers' Top Prospect Holloway [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/yamamotos-departure-presents-golden-opportunity-for-oilers-top-prospect-holloway] Related: This Is Why the Oilers Targeted Connor Brown [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/this-is-why-the-oilers-targeted-connor-brown]