The Oilers signed Jeff Skinner in NHL Free Agency to bolster their offense, but they should trade him at the deadline.

As the Edmonton Oilers enter the second half of the season, the team may need to make some tough choices heading toward the trade deadline. Already a strong contender, will they sacrifice some of their future or depth players to overcome a few hurdles and improve their odds of beating other top contenders on their way to the Stanley Cup?

If the Edmonton Oilers hope to claim the Stanley Cup this season, it’s no secret that they’ll need to improve their blue line. The Oilers are particularly weak on the right side, as aside from Evan Bouchard,