Oilers' Bottom 6 Stars Create Tough Roster Bind

Edmonton's bottom-six forwards keep delivering at levels that make Holland's job a nightmare this spring. These guys grind out shifts, chip in goals, and stabilize the lineup while the top dogs chase the Cup, but their strong play complicates every move up front. Front offices around the league whisper about the cap crunch, and the Oilers face real stakes deciding who stays and who goes as playoffs loom.