The Edmonton Oilers are just three games into the NHL season, but are already dealing with a litany of injuries. This has led to speculation that the Oilers could be looking to add a forward through a trade.

The reporting was that the Oilers could look to make a trade to bring in a forward using some of their defensive depth. Now, the team has done just that, according to a release from the team.

“The Edmonton Oilers have acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney,” the release read.

This is a developing story with more to come.

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