Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers will have to determine their strategies in the upcoming weeks

With just two weeks until the trade deadline, TSN's Ryan Rishaug is reporting that Edmonton remains focused on acquiring a top-six forward while also evaluating John Klingberg's role on the blue line.

Klingberg's performance in the coming games will influence GM Stan Bowman's trade deadline strategy and will dictate if he will trade for a goalie or not.

The Oilers need to determine whether he can handle a top-four role alongside Darnell Nurse or if he's better suited for the bottom pairing.

If Klingberg can log bigger minutes and contribute to special teams, then Edmonton may prioritize a depth defenseman over an elite defenseman.

Edmonton is also testing different options in its top six and Matt Savoie is the latest to get a look next to Leon Draisaitl, but others will also get opportunities to see who is the best fit.

The Oilers are evaluating whether Vasily Podkolzin can be a better player in his game or if he's better suited for a bottom-six role and of course, Jeff Skinner has been effective, but can he sustain this production in the long run?

Meanwhile, Viktor Arvidsson's inconsistency remains a concern and with the Oilers tied at 72 points with the Vegas Golden Knights atop the Pacific Division, this road trip is crucial for looking at the team's needs.

Stan Bowman has limited time to make his roster decisions before the deadline and how Edmonton performs in the coming games will dictate their approach for the playoffs push.