Edmonton Oilers playoff roster: What are the strengths and weaknesses?

The Edmonton Oilers will begin the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs with all of the team’s elite talent on the roster, and a few important tweaks designed to improve depth for the long run to a championship.Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has added some youth, meaning better pace and a more aggressive checking group. He also acquired a right-handed second-pairing defenceman (Connor Murphy) to shore up a vital area while adding a substantial goalie (Connor Ingram). Edmonton has had success with its new hires down the stretch, aided by the return of defence coach Paul Coffey, who has given the team structure and consistency.Advertisement