Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach have joined the Edmonton Oilers in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, who are retaining 50% of Dickinson's $4.25 million salary. This second transaction in as many days strengthens the Oilers' top-six lineup with two centers who can play multiple positions. Dickinson, a two-way forward with 13 points in 47 games, brings penalty-killing expertise, while Dach offers flexibility at wing or center with three goals and nine points in 53 games.

The Oilers, third in the Pacific Division, now have a clearer path to the wild-card spot behind the Vegas Golden Knights. Minus-$300,000 in cap space ahead of Friday's deadline means Edmonton must shed salary to make further moves. Forward Andrew Mangiapane heads to Chicago in exchange for a conditional 2027 first-round pick, though his inconsistent scoring (seven goals in 52 games) raised cap concerns. The Oilers' pursuit of playoff contention continues with these additions.