The NHL trade deadline is a busy time, filled with moves and speculation. The Oilers are reportedly still in the market for Toronto Maple Leafs winger Bobby McMann.
Oilers Eyeing McMann for Depth
Oilers general manager Stan Bowman indicated that the Oilers could add a depth addition. NHL insider Kevin Weekes said that the Oilers have spoken to Sergei Bobrovsky about a potential move ahead of the trade deadline.
Rumours suggest the Oilers are in talks to acquire Bobby McMann, a pending unrestricted free agent winger from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
McMann’s Fit with the Oilers
McMann, who is 29 years old and from Wainwright, Alberta, could be a fit for the Oilers. He plays a power game, throwing the body and forechecking hard, and has 19 goals and 13 assists for 31 points in 60 games this season.
This gives him the versatility to play up and down the lineup. This is valuable, especially down the stretch in a Stanley Cup playoff run.
McMann has an affordable contract with a $1.35 million annual cap hit, allowing him to be retained to $675,000. This would help with the new rules of playoff cap compliance and allows the Oilers to require minimal roster moves to fit him in.
Trade Price Comparison
According to NHL insider Darren Dreger, the rumoured asking price for McMann is similar to that of Kiefer Sherwood. Sherwood was acquired by the San Jose Sharks from the Vancouver Canucks for minor league forward Cole Clayton and second round picks in 2026 and 2027.
Toronto prefers the picks expected in trade return for McMann over an extension, unless there’s a sudden change. Signing McMann back could be revisited in the summer.
The Oilers have both of their second-round picks in 2026 and 2027, as well as three third-round picks over the next three drafts.
With the Oilers needing to acquire depth offence, a McMann acquisition would be welcomed.