The Oilers traded Jordan Eberle to the New York Islanders, in exchange for the cerebral and versatile forward - and a change of scenery was just what the doctor ordered.
Coming off a 13-goal, 30-point season in Brooklyn, Strome is embracing his new organization and the opportunity that comes with it.
As someone who can play centre or the wing, Strome fits right into what the Oilers coaching staff likes: versatility.
"One of the main things I talked about with Todd (McLellan) was the versatility," said Strome, who was in Edmonton for the first time since the trade on Friday. "I remember watching during the playoffs and the lines were switching up, guys playing centre, guys playing wing and I think it gets guys going. It gets you involved in the game and if you're feeling it, you get out there more.
"I know his teams did that in San Jose and it's definitely very exciting. There's no lack of opportunity, that's for sure."