# Do the Edmonton Oilers need to make a trade to upgrade the second pairing?

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1 outlet covering · First listed: The Athletic, Nov 11, 2026, 9:00 AM · Read it: <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7771740/2026/11/11/edmonton-oilers-connor-murphy-trade-defence/>

The pairing of Ryan Shea and Connor Murphy hasn’t been able to help with the offensive contributions at five-on-five.

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- Nov 11, 2026, 9:00 AM: [Do the Edmonton Oilers need to make a trade to upgrade the second pairing?](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7771740/2026/11/11/edmonton-oilers-connor-murphy-trade-defence/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  The pairing of Ryan Shea and Connor Murphy hasn’t been able to help with the offensive contributions at five-on-five.