Selected by Edmonton with the No. 3 pick in the 2014 NHL Draft, Draisaitl has long surpassed Marco Sturm (487 points) as the highest-scoring Germany-born player, and will continue to elevate the bar. He is in his 12th NHL season and the first season of an eight-year, $112-million contract ($14 million average annual value) with Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson talks about the looming trade freeze, outlining the team's plans over the next two weeks.

The Edmonton Oilers seem to be playing better hockey these days, but trade speculation is still high around the club.

Hyman scored three goals and Connor McDavid had four primary assists as the Oilers emerged with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. The veteran forward suffered a wrist injury in Game 4 of the Western Conference final against the Dallas Stars and required surgery that left him out of the lineup for Edmonton’s first 19 games this season.

The Edmonton Oilers turned in a solid effort at home against the Red Wings on Thursday, with a 4-1 win that never really seemed in much doubt.