Penguins and Oilers Could Be Ideal Trade Partners Before the Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins have excess NHL-caliber forwards while struggling with defensive depth, while the Edmonton Oilers face the opposite situation with surplus defensemen and limited forward depth. Both teams have complementary roster needs that could lead to a trade partnership. The Penguins may look to move players like Justin Brazeau, who has a $1.5 million cap hit, while the Oilers have approximately $4 million to $4.5 million in cap space to facilitate potential moves.