Oilers Deal Yamamoto and Kostin to Wings, Gain Cap Space

Edmonton Oilers traded Kailer Yamamoto and Klim Kostin to Detroit Red Wings for future considerations
The trade gives GM Ken Holland some breathing room in terms of the salary cap, but it doesn't make a significant impact.
Oilers now have approximately $8 million in cap space for negotiations with pending RFAs Evan Bouchard and Ryan McLeod
The Oilers may use the freed-up cap space to sign Evan Bouchard to a new contract or round out the roster.
The team will have to rely on internal improvements or short-term free agent signings for improvement, as there is little room for high-priced external reinforcements.