A baker’s dozen have been added, with six slipping away. A more substantial prospect pool will hit the ice this winter. The new additions are more aggressive, have a rugged edge and at the top end possess enough skill to be projected on to an NHL skill line if they continue to develop.

The Edmonton Oilers opened training camp with the news that veteran forward Evander Kane will miss the start of the upcoming season because of surgery needed for hernias, abdominal tears and other injuries.

The Edmonton Oilers are the defending Western Conference champions. Edmonton made its first Stanley Cup Final appearance in nearly 20 years this past season. And the Oilers made an incredible comeback,

The top nine seems set, as does the goalie duo and the top end of the blue line, but here are five things the Oilers still need to sort out.