Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli did not mince words on Tuesday, stating his team would be sellers at the NHL's trade deadline on Monday.

"We haven't been good enough, so there will be changes," Chiarelli said.

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As to what he hoped to change in his roster, the general manager said he'd like to make the team "bigger and heavier across the board," but noted he liked the team's current skill.

The Oilers have dealt with injuries to key players throughout the season, notably Connor McDavid, Jordan Eberle and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Chiarelli said not seeing his full team on the ice hurt his ability to assess the group, but added the Oilers "have to figure it out."

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Chiarelli also noted some players may benefit from playing for a team new team after struggling in Edmonton.

"We've got some players who have under-achieved and may need a new venue," Chiarelli added.

The Oilers owned the second-worst record in the NHL last season, but won the draft lottery and selected McDavid with the first overall pick. 

This season, the Oilers currently own the worst record in the league with 50 points in 60 games. 

Teddy Purcell and Justin Schultz, both set to become free agents this summer (though Schultz a restricted), lead the list of players expected to dealt by the Oilers.