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With the NHL offseason fast approaching and Mitch Marner on track to become the best unrestricted free agent available on July 1, speculation around the Toronto Maple Leafs forward’s next team has accelerated.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves are the two teams left standing in the West. The Thunder have a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals after a clutch victory in Monday's Game 4.
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (91) celebrates with defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) and defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) after scoring against the Dallas Stars during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) AP
One writer suggested four players on a rebuilding Western Conference team who the Lakers may be able to target in a potential trade.
The Edmonton Oilers have advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals and will face the Florida Panthers. Buy Championship gear here.
All of this adds up to the Oilers sitting pretty as -950 favorites to win the Western Conference finals. If you believe that this series is as good as over, the best value on the board would be Leon Draisaitl to win the Conn Smythe at +700 odds.
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OKC Thunder Wire on MSNShai Gilgeous-Alexander named 2025 Western Conference Finals MVPOklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with Magic Johnson West Conference Finals MVP trophy after defeating
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Thursday to win the Western Conference Final in five games and move on to the Stanley Cup Final.