Despite finishing in the bottom three of the NHL standings the last three seasons, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot feels that the club is still on the verge of something great.

The team has added Milan Lucic and Jesse Puljujarvi up front and despite dealing Taylor Hall, have added Adam Larsson, and with the possibility of more moves to come on the back end, Talbot feels the Oilers are trending in the right direction.

"I don’t think we’re that far off from making the playoffs, to be honest with you," Talbot told Sportsnet.ca. "I think one more piece [on defense] and we’ve got all the talent up front we've always had and added more talent via free agency and the draft. When you shore up the back end, which is what Peter's trying to do, as long as I do my part, I think we could definitely battle for a playoff spot this year and next year and go from there."

The Oilers finished last season with the 26th-ranked offense, converting an average of just 2.43 goals per game, meanwhile their defense fared even worse giving up a 27th-ranked 2.95 goals against per game.

Of course the odds will be stacked against the Oilers to make such a 180 and jump into the postseason, but Talbot feels the Hall trade is evidence of an overall positive trend that will make the club better immediately and moving forward.

"It’s tough to give away a guy like Taylor, but the return for a good defenseman is high this summer," said Talbot. "You have to give up something to get someone good, and I think we did that. I’m not sure Peter’s done yet, so we'll see what other pieces he can put in place here to point us in the right direction."

The Oilers have not made the playoffs since the 2005-06 season when they lost in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals to the Carolina Hurricanes.

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The New York Rangers have signed defenseman Sergey Zborovskiy, a third-round pick from last summer, to his three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday.

Zborovskiy returned to the Regina Pats of the Western Hockey League last season, his second in North America, and chipped in with eight goals and 25 points.

The 6-foot-4 defender is eligible for one more season at the major junior level.

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theScore is ranking all 30 NHL jerseys. We're counting down by six each day this week.

24. Winnipeg Jets

The team's original design since rejoining the league, the Jets jersey features a great creative concept with lots of little details that pay homage to the Canadian Air Force.

However, let's be honest, a third jersey concept reminiscent of the earlier iteration of the Jets would be a fantastic addition to the club's wardrobe.

23. Colorado Avalanche

The Avalanche should be praised for having gone nearly their entire 20-year history without making any drastic changes.

Their burgundy and blue remain an original color scheme not seen anywhere else in the league. A little more white, and removing the gray line in the socks - which doesn't really appear anywhere else - could provide a bit more pop.

22. Tampa Bay Lightning

If you don't like the Lightning's uniform, you better get used to it as the club has played 207 games over the past two seasons with no signs of slowing down.

Their regular sweaters are simple and appealing. As for their alternate "Bolts" jersey, we'll just forget those exist.

21. New Jersey Devils

The Devils design is simple with a color scheme that's clean and sharp.

Perhaps a new take on the "NJ" logo is warranted, though, to provide a fresh look to a jersey that's remained largely untouched for years.

20. Washington Capitals

After going through a complete overhaul to a teal and white jersey and then solid black from 1995-2007, the Washington Capitals returned to their roots in 2007 for a modern remake of their original red, white, and blue threads with which they entered the league.

While their current jerseys are sharp, giving the eagle on the shoulders a more prominent role on the chest could be an interesting take.

19. Florida Panthers

Given the heights the young and talented Panthers are beginning to hit, the organization made the decision to re-brand.

The team has turned away from its original logo, electing instead for a re-designed Panther shield and adding a solid line through the center of the jersey.

Not too shabby, though a "Spacey in Space" concept would also have been a great decision.

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The Philadelphia Flyers agreed to terms with their final outstanding restricted free agent Tuesday, signing Brandon Manning to a two-year contract worth $1.95 million, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports.

The defender was scheduled to attend a meeting with a salary arbitrator.

Manning scored a goal and seven points last season, his first exclusively at the NHL level since turning professional in 2011-12.

His signing presents another hurdle for Ivan Provorov, Samuel Morin, and the exciting group of defensive prospects the Flyers have assembled in recent drafts.

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The Chicago Blackhawks are reportedly unchained from their financial commitment to defenseman David Rundblad.

Rundblad and the Blackhawks mutually agreed to terminate his contract and he'll no longer impact the club's payroll, according to Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times.

He was placed on waivers July 1, and the Blackhawks were expected to buy out the final year of his contract, valued at a shade over $1 million.

Chicago aided its starving defense this summer with the addition of Brian Campbell, who sprung for a return to the franchise on a reduced salary.

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The Detroit Red Wings and defenseman Danny DeKeyser avoided arbitration - and eschewed negotiations for the foreseeable future - by agreeing to a six-year, $30-million contract extension, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail was first to report Tuesday.

DeKeyser will earn $5 million on an annual basis through 2021-22, and will have modified no-trade protection included in the deal, according to multiple reports.

He'll also apparently earn a small portion of his salary in signing bonuses.

It's a massive and perhaps hurried investment in the fourth-year pro, who took on an increased role under Jeff Blashill but also saw his overall production decline. DeKeyser scored eight goals and 20 points, and his step up in competition was reflected in his underlying numbers.

The Red Wings have a current cap estimate beyond the defined ceiling, and still have starting netminder Petr Mrazek scheduled for an arbitration hearing.

General manager Ken Holland has allocated significant dollar and term to free agent Frans Nielsen, bottom-six forward Darren Helm, and now DeKeyser before addressing the situation in goal.

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When the Edmonton Oilers acquired Adam Larsson from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Taylor Hall, the Oilers' feedback was - to put it nicely - underwhelming.

In trading Hall, the Oilers relinquished one of their top offensive threats for an under-the-radar defenseman, yet to reach the pinnacle of his career trajectory as the fourth overall pick in 2011.

Still only 23 years old, Larsson believes he can develop into more of an offensive threat, coming off a personally promising campaign last season.

"I think I can take an even bigger step," Larsson said, according to NHL.com's Derek Van Diest. "There was a lot of focus on defense and penalty kill last year and the next step is to be more offensive, and hopefully, get more powerplay time."

In 274 NHL games, Larsson has 69 points, but skepticism aside, he's excited for a change of scenery in Edmonton, even if he's replacing a fan favorite.

"They are obviously big shoes to fill," Larsson said. "He's a forward and I'm a D-Man and it's different, but New Jersey got a really good player and I'm happy to be here. It's going to be a lot of fun. Looking at the group, it's a really young group, and especially now with the new rink, I think it's going to be a good, new fresh start for everyone."

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On Tuesday, for the first time since a leg injury saw him stretchered out of the rink during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop will take the ice.

The 29-year-old will suit up for the first time this offseason after spending most of the summer rehabbing a high-ankle and shin sprain, according to ESPN's Joe McDonald.

Bishop has been the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason, but he remains with the Lightning for the time being, and is preparing for the World Cup of Hockey in September, where he'll represent Team USA.

Last season, Bishop produced the best campaign of his NHL career, winning 35 games with a .926 save percentage and 2.06 goals-against average, en route to second in Vezina Trophy voting.

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theScore is ranking all 30 NHL jerseys. We're counting down by six each day this week.

30. Anaheim Ducks

We all long for the return of the Mighty Ducks.

Four primary colors is difficult to pull off, and although it's unique, the color scheme the Ducks employ is far too busy. A logo featuring more than a duck's foot would make sense too.

29. Carolina Hurricanes

Meh.

The colors certainly pop, but Carolina's get-ups lack any sort of punch. The checkered pattern of years past at least provided some intrigue.

28. Ottawa Senators

Ottawa's horizontal-striped alternates are glorious, but their regular duds could use some improvement.

The design on the jersey doesn't match the socks, and the stripes on the socks don't match the stripes on the pants. Call it nitpicking, but details are what make uniforms great.

27. Arizona Coyotes

Adding black to a simplistic burgundy and white color scheme brought the Coyotes back a step. It's a shame, because Arizona's logo is one of the best in the league.

26. Calgary Flames

The Flames could use a re-brand.

The vertical piping on Calgary's jerseys is out of date, and the black logo certainly doesn't pop as much on a dark red background as the white one did in the past.

That said, the flaming letters used to represent Calgary's captains are outstanding.

25. Columbus Blue Jackets

Red pants save a relatively bland uniform for the Blue Jackets.

The cannon shoulder patch would be much better served as a primary logo, but let's just be thankful there's no more neon-green bugs involved.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs avoided arbitration for a second time Monday by agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with defenseman Frank Corrado.

Corrado - who was claimed off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks this past season - joins Peter Holland. The forward was signed earlier in the day to avoid his arbitration meeting, which was scheduled for Tuesday.

The 23-year-old Corrado posted one goal and six points in 39 games with the Maple Leafs this season and contributed three assists in seven games with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.

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