In 1972, when the Edmonton Oilers entered the World Hockey Association ... More than $2 billion of private funds has been invested there, as well as the $480 million public-private partnership ...

In the pursuit of smaller, measured deals, these players could help the Oilers organization now and into the future.

The Edmonton Oilers are looking to trade for a top-four defenseman this season, but they won't have many trade assets to work with. Here's a complete look at their potential trade assets.