Heading toward the 2025-26 season, teams will consider handing out professional tryout (PTO) contracts to players looking to earn new deals, and it seems as though the Edmonton Oilers are pondering a few options.
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According to sources with the 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast, the Oilers are looking into signing three players to PTOs. Two forwards and one goaltender.
We are hearing that the @EdmontonOilers are looking at 3 PTO options.
It sounds like 2 forwards & 1 goalie.
The #LetsGoOilers current like their depth on the blue line going into the season.
— 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast (@2MuttsHockeyPod) August 13, 2025
They didn’t mention who the players were going to be, which led to some speculation about who the players could be, or if the report is accurate, but “looking at” PTO options doesn’t mean they’re going to do so. Every team considers how they are going to fill out their roster heading into a new campaign, so having some backup options in the event of any injuries is always a smart move. But who could they be?
Oilers Have Plenty of PTO Options Available
Since the Oilers aren’t looking at any defenders on a PTO, we don’t need to consider that. For the forwards, there are lots of options left on the table. A reunion with Klim Kostin seems to be on the horizon, since fans loved him during his previous stint, and he needs a fresh start with a new team, but he may have a tough time cracking the roster this time around.
Another option could be veteran Max Pacioretty, who was believed to be considering retirement, but has yet to make a decision on his future and could be open to joining the Oilers as he tries to make one more deep playoff run before hanging up his skates. I would assume he is leaning toward returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs if they are interested in bringing him back, but he would have to consider joining the Oilers and being a Corey Perry replacement, since they’ve had more success over the past couple of seasons and likely give him the best chance at a championship.
Brett Leason is another forward who comes to mind. The 26-year-old is from Calgary, Alberta, so coming to try and earn a deal closer to home would make sense. He had 17 points through 62 games with the Anaheim Ducks last season, and has 54 points through 220 games in his…
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