Rumor: Oilers preparing to make a huge move to improve their roster.

Oilers reportedly prepping for something big.

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Rumor: Oilers preparing to make a huge move to improve their roster.

There's no doubt that the Edmonton Oilers like many other franchises in the National Hockey League are looking for a true number one defenseman with a right-handed shot. However it appears that the Oilers have a clear pan to acquire one.

According to comments made by Bob Stauffer, radio host, Oilers employee, and the man who predicted the Taylor Hall trade last summer, Edmoton has their eyes on San Jose Sharks superstar Brent Burns.

“I will say this," began Stauffer as per the Edmonton Journal. "If the San Jose Sharks aren’t able to sign Brent Burns, it is my belief — just as a year ago at this time we talked about Milan Lucic — that Edmonton would be an option, if the Sharks don’t get Burns done, the Oilers will be an option for Brent Burns."

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While it may not look like the Oilers have the room to make such a move a reality at the moment, Stauffer pointed to three key contracts that will be off the books at the end of the season, those belonging to Andrew Ference, Kris Russell and Anton Lander

There is also always the possibility of making a trade, although it's far too early to speculate on what that could be should the Oilers find themselves in a position to sign Burns. 

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