DONE DEAL: Edmonton Oilers Sign Two Right Wingers from Red Wings, Two Left Wingers from Maple Leafs in Major Roster Shakeup
In a bold and strategic move that has taken the hockey world by storm, the Edmonton Oilers have completed a blockbuster transaction ahead of the 2025–26 NHL season, signing two right wingers from the Detroit Red Wings and two left wingers from the Toronto Maple Leafs. The announcement, made early Monday morning by Oilers General Manager Ken Holland, marks one of the most aggressive off-season roster overhauls in recent franchise history.
While the financial terms and contract lengths have yet to be fully disclosed, early reports confirm that the signings are part of a calculated push to strengthen the Oilers’ top three forward lines, add depth to their bench, and create more scoring opportunities for their star players—particularly captain Connor McDavid and offensive dynamo Leon Draisaitl.
The Detroit Connection: Boosting the Right Side
The addition of two right wingers from the Detroit Red Wings was seen by many analysts as a strategic ploy to bring speed, grit, and secondary scoring to the Oilers’ lineup. Though the names were kept under wraps prior to the announcement, it has now been confirmed that the Oilers have signed Lucas Raymond and Jonatan Berggren, both of whom were standouts with Detroit over the past few seasons.
Lucas Raymond, the 2020 fourth-overall draft pick, is coming off a career-best season with the Red Wings, where he