Edmonton is going need more oomph from its forwards to keep winning in the playoffs, more speed, more aggression, more size, more tactical cunning.

Gone are Evander Kane, Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner, three wingers who got time in the top nine and had some success, even if limited. Also out are wingers Corey Perry and Connor Brown, two impactful veterans who played up and down the lineup. John Klingberg, one of the regular eight defencemen, has moved on, too.

The Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night signed forward Andrew Mangiapane, 29, to a two-year contract that carries an average annual value of $3.6 million, the club announced, adding a veteran who might be able to fill the slot left behind by Corey Perry.