The Oilers are heavily in the market to acquire a defenceman in trade this season, but one of their very first trade targets in Ivan Provorov may now be taken off the board.

Don Waddell, GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets, was a guest on Jeff Marek's The Sheets Podcast. When asked if the team's success has impacted the front office's plan for the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Waddell answered with a lengthy no.

The Edmonton Oilers need to improve their blue line. If they hope to hoist the Stanley Cup, adding Ivan Provorov should be their first step.

An explosive offense, plucky defense, impressive coaching and deft management decisions have the Blue Jackets battling for a playoff spot.