Oilers could lose out to Canadian rival team on signing free agent Brandon Saad

Oilers insider Bob Stauffer has reported Brandon Saad has interest in signing with Edmonton as well. However, there is a number of other teams showing interest too.

According to a new article from Jonas Siegel of the Athletic, the Toronto Maple Leafs are one team that may be targeting Saad - they also have a personal connection with his former coach Craig Berube.

[Saad] should have options. A number of teams beyond the Leafs are in the market for help in front, including Edmonton, Dallas, Washington and Vegas, among others.

The Oilers have a better pitch to Saad for the chance to win a Stanley Cup than the Leafs, but the Leafs perhaps have more flexibility in their lineup to give him a look in their top six and increase his value next year.

The Oilers wings are stacked with more established talent, with Evander Kane coming back as well. It's hard to imagine Saad would push out Hyman, Nuge, or even Podkolzin and Arvidsson out of the top 6.

Although adding Saad may be a valuable add, the Oilers may not have the space in the lineup to give him the best situation for personal success. That may be a factor that pushes Saad to sign elsewhere.