Stan Bowman's Bold Trade Moves | Edmonton Oilers News

Stan Bowman’s first year as Edmonton Oilers GM has been a whirlwind of bold moves—14 trades in just 10 months, all aimed at chasing that elusive Stanley Cup. He’s hit home runs like snagging Vasily Podkolzin, who’s become a linchpin alongside Draisaitl, and smart deals like trading Cody Ceci for cap space. But not every move has paid off—Trent Frederic’s underwhelming impact and the costly Jarry trade have drawn criticism. Still, Bowman’s savvy shines through with key additions like Jake Walman (vital in their 2025 run) and Connor Murphy (a physical force on defense), plus shrewd contract maneuvers that freed up cap room. With a solid B-grade record and newfound financial flexibility, Bowman’s third season could be the turning point for this Oilers team. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74c45c262571d94d