{"id":54303,"date":"2019-08-17T11:30:44","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T15:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=54303"},"modified":"2019-08-17T10:53:10","modified_gmt":"2019-08-17T14:53:10","slug":"edmonton-oilers-free-agents-they-can-still-go-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/08\/17\/edmonton-oilers-free-agents-they-can-still-go-after\/","title":{"rendered":"Edmonton Oilers: Free Agents They Can Still Go After"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the new NHL season quickly approaching, there are still a few free agents the Edmonton Oilers<\/a> can go after.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oilers general manager Ken Holland<\/a><\/strong> has made several moves<\/a> this summer, but it seems like the roster might be a few pieces away from being a playoff team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Free Agents Still Available<\/h2>\n

As the season approaches, it likely means less bargaining power for the free-agents still on the market. Perhaps Holland can use the opportunity to bring in a serviceable roster player at a discount.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the main priorities for the Oilers this summer is to upgrade their secondary scoring. Edmonton <\/span>was ranked 20th<\/span><\/a> in \u201cgoals-for\u201d last season, with only 229.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Connor McDavid<\/a><\/strong> and <\/span>Leon Draisaitl<\/a><\/strong> accounted for 40% of the team\u2019s total goals scored last season and they still missed the playoffs. Simply put, the Oilers need more secondary scoring if they want a shot at becoming a playoff team in 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

With that said, here is a look at a few players the Oilers could potentially go after before the season starts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Derick Brassard as a Potential Fit<\/h3>\n