Oilers' $4.7M Salary Cap Maneuver Opens Trade Window

Edmonton has found a creative way to manufacture cap flexibility heading into the season, and it's the kind of move that screams "we're not done shopping." The Oilers' front office is clearly keeping their powder dry for a mid-season acquisition that could push them over the top. This is the kind of financial maneuvering that separates contenders from pretenders when the trade deadline heats up.