Edmonton’s deadline and 2025–26 cap outlook hinge on adding winger depth as McDavid’s cap hit climbs. Roslovic could land top-six minutes alongside McDavid or Draisaitl, especially with Zach Hyman back from a wrist injury and Trent Frederic adding size. A deadline splash or careful summer maneuver could lift the ceiling without wrecking cap integrity.

Rumors touch Montreal’s Lane Hutson and Mike Matheson, plus front-office names Stan Bowman and Jeff Jackson, signaling a broader asset market. Edmonton will lean on the next cap jump to fuel bigger upgrades while McDavid remains the linchpin of their fantasy calculus, shaping who to chase this season and beyond.