The Oilers signed Jeff Skinner in NHL Free Agency to bolster their offense, but they should trade him at the deadline.

The NHL Trade Deadline is less than two months away, so this is the time of year when hockey fans start speculating about what their team will do at the deadline, and who they will acquire or trade away depending on the status of their team.

As the Edmonton Oilers enter the second half of the season, the team may need to make some tough choices heading toward the trade deadline. Already a strong contender, will they sacrifice some of their future or depth players to overcome a few hurdles and improve their odds of beating other top contenders on their way to the Stanley Cup?