Edmonton Oilers reportedly adding 2 players to roster imminently
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly going to make a roster move to add one forward and one defenceman in the near future.
With news that Jake Walman has suffered a setback with his injury, the Oilers are in need of an extra defenceman for their upcoming 5-game road trip. Now with news that 2 additions are coming, another player may be injured.
Edmonton Oilers reportedly calling up 2 players to NHL imminently
Stauffer reported earlier this week that a recall for a defenceman was on the way, and on yesterday's edition of OilersNow, he amended his report to include a forward and a defenceman.
The Oilers insider also confirmed that Philp has suffered a setback with his concussion, and may not be activated from LTIR this week. Trent Frederic may be out after sustaining an injury in practice too.
They're gonna need an extra forward and an extra D (defenceman).
That is probably not a good sign. [Philp is] coming off a concussion. So a little bit concerning on that front.
- Bob Stauffer
That is probably not a good sign. [Philp is] coming off a concussion. So a little bit concerning on that front.
- Bob Stauffer
On defence, the Oilers clear leading candidate for a roster move would be 31 year old Josh Brown. Signed to a 3-year, $3M contract last offseason Brown hasn't lived up to expectations - but he's still around as a useful depth option with 300 games of NHL experience.
The Oilers next option from Bakersfield would likely be European free agent signing Atro Leppanen. While he's shown some impressive offence this season and is reportedly developing nicely, he needs more time in the AHL to iron out his defence.
For recalling a forward, the Oilers have tons of interesting options. Ike Howard, Quinn Hutson, Josh Samanski, and Roby Jarventie are their highest-ceiling prospects all having strong seasons.
As a temporary injury call-up though, the Oilers might go with the most reliable option. Max Jones spent significant time with the Oilers last year, and he could get the call again for a few games.
Sometime shortly after tonight's game, the Oilers should make these roster moves official to fill out their roster for the upcoming trip.
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DECEMBRE 11 | 655 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers reportedly adding 2 players to roster imminently Do you think it will be Josh Brown and Max Jones called up, or someone else? | ||
| Brown and Jones | 314 | 47.9 % |
| Someone else | 341 | 52.1 % |
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