Edmonton, AB — In a bold and strategic move aimed at ending their Stanley Cup drought, the Edmonton Oilers have acquired rising star forward Logan Stankoven in a blockbuster trade-and-sign deal, sources confirmed Tuesday night.
The 21-year-old phenom, previously with the Dallas Stars organization, arrives in Edmonton with a newly inked 4-year, $22 million contract — a major commitment that signals the Oilers’ all-in mentality for the upcoming season.
“We’re not here to build slowly anymore,” GM Ken Holland said. “We’re here to win — and Logan is the perfect piece to complement what we’ve built around Connor [McDavid] and Leon [Draisaitl].”
- Speed & Scoring: Stankoven is known for his explosive acceleration, tenacious forechecking, and elite goal-scoring touch.
- 2024 AHL Stats (Texas Stars): 34 goals, 48 assists in 65 games
- NHL Debut: Scored in his first 3 games — showcasing immediate NHL readiness
At just 5’8″, Stankoven might be undersized by traditional standards, but his intensity, puck IQ, and offensive instinct have drawn comparisons to Brad Marchand and Brayden Point.
To Dallas Stars:
- 2025 1st-round pick (top-10 protected)
- Prospect D Luca Munzenberger
- Conditional 2026 3rd-round pick
To Edmonton Oilers:
- Logan Stankoven
- 2025 6th-round pick
With McDavid entering his prime and rumors swirling about Draisaitl’s future, this move sends a clear message to the NHL: Edmonton is going for it — now.
Pairing Stankoven with McDavid on the second line or even rotating him into the top line could give the Oilers the deepest forward group they’ve had in years.
“This is a guy who doesn’t just fill a need — he ignites the locker room,” said a league scout. “This could be the X-factor move of the year.”
Oilers fans immediately flooded X (formerly Twitter) with excitement:
“Stankoven in blue & orange? This is the most aggressive I’ve seen us in a decade.”
“Finally, a bold move with vision. Let’s go get that Cup!”
“Ken Holland, take a bow!”
With Stankoven in the fold and the roster clicking under head coach Kris Knoblauch, Edmonton’s Stanley Cup window is wide open. Now it’s up to the players to seize it.
