The Edmonton Oilers fell short of the Stanley Cup Final in 2026. Edmonton had made each of the last two Finals prior to the 2025-26 season. Unfortunately, the team was unable to make it three times in a row. Now, it appears as if the Oilers will lose some of their veteran contributors in 2026 NHL Free Agency.
“After scoring 21 goals with the Edmonton Oilers this season, it sounds like Jack Roslovic will be hitting the free agent next month. Adam Henrique is not expected back in Edmonton, either,” David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period wrote on Thursday.
Roslovic was a successful signing in NHL Free Agency last season. The veteran was signed right before the start of the 2025-26 season after a 22-goal season during the 2024-25 campaign. He helped provide the Oilers with important scoring depth throughout the 2025-26 season. And he proved that his 2024-25 production was not a one-off occurrence.
Henrique, meanwhile, was a trade pickup from the Anaheim Ducks at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. He finished the 2023-24 campaign with 51 points. However, his production has steadily declined since the trade. In the 2026 playoffs, he skated in just one game against the Ducks.
The Oilers have the means to replace both players internally or externally. Replacing Henrique won’t be too difficult, as Edmonton has prospects and other minor league hands who could occupy his fourth-line role. Making up for Roslovic’s lost goals, however, could be a bit more of an undertaking.
In any event, Edmonton appears willing to move forward without these two veterans. How the Oilers go about filling the roster in NHL Free Agency will be intriguing, to say the least.
The Edmonton Oilers fell short of the Stanley Cup Final in 2026. Edmonton had made each of the last two Finals prior to the 2025-26 season. Unfortunately, the team was unable to make it three times in a row. Now, it appears as if the Oilers will lose some of their veteran contributors in 2026 NHL Free Agency.