Jeff Skinner & Troy Stecher will come back in while Stuart Skinner will get the start on Thursday for Edmonton's second half of back-to-back games at Ball Arena against Colorado

The Edmonton Oilers are on the road tonight to face the Chicago Blackhawks, and will be healthy scratching Jeff Skinner and Josh Brown tonight in favour of Derek Ryan and Troy Stecher.

Dallas needs Klingberg more than the Oilers. Their other three right-shot D — Matt Dumba, Ilya Lyubushkin and Nils Lundkvist — haven’t scored a goal all season long. He wants to play on a Cup contender and wherever he signs, he’s in audition mode for next season.

Adam Proteau of the Hockey News linked four teams that may have trade interest if the Oilers can move Jeff Skinner: the Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets, St. Louis Blues, and Utah Hockey Club.

The Oilers depth chart at centre is exceptional, beyond any other team at any other position. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are elite offensive players of the highest order, and this season Draisaitl’s 200-foot game overwhelms opponents.

When the Edmonton Oilers visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, top free agent acquisition Jeff Skinner will be watching from the press box.

Elsewhere in the lineup, Noah Philp joins Corey Perry and Kasperi Kapanen on the fourth line in his return to the NHL. Jeff Skinner's rocky tenure in Edmonton continues, as he's set to be a healthy scratch for the third consecutive game.

Troy Stecher and Josh Brown saw a big dip in ice time against the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers took home a massive two points last night with a 1-0 decision over the Kings. Connor McDavid scored the only goal on the back of an incredible shift from Leon Draisaitl.