New Oilers forward turning heads at training camp could earn star status
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In a recent interview with Insider Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now Oilers' GM Stan Bowman spoke glowingly about one of Edmonton's newest additions, David Tomasek.
Though it is early days of training camp, Tomasek has already turned heads, impressing coaches, players and his general manager alike.
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"There are stories every year of players that come in somewhat unheralded and play an important role to making a good team even better," Stan Bowman said during his interview. "So we've got a lot of great players here. So that's the hardest thing to do, is to find those. But I'm trying to surround them with some other names. Tomasek is one we'll talk about for a second.»
David Tomasek signed a one-year, $1.2M contract on April 2, 2025, as a free agent out of the Swedish Hockey League, where in 2024-25 recorded 57 points in 47 games.
"He's looked very noticeable to me this week on the ice," Stan Bowman continued. "He looks like he's an NHL player, and he should. He's been a really top player in Europe for a few years. And it's hard to lead the Swedish league in scoring if you're not a good player. A lot of times he's standing out even with other NHL players as, like, 'Wow, who's that guy?' He's making plays. He's shooting the puck, scoring goals...I think David looks like he's going to be a nice player for us.»
These are glaring words from the GM, who will likely consider keeping Tomasek beyond next season, if his early play is an indication of his value to the club.
Yet, it's not only the GM that is so impressed, but top analyst and
hockey writer Scott Wheeler also, who made this scouting report about David Tomasek:
These are glaring words from the GM, who will likely consider keeping Tomasek beyond next season, if his early play is an indication of his value to the club.
Yet, it's not only the GM that is so impressed, but top analyst and
hockey writer Scott Wheeler also, who made this scouting report about David Tomasek:
«One of the better players in Europe over the last couple of years. Good-sized center who has produced at the top of the SHL, but is also really reliable defensively. Excellent in the faceoff circle. Drove play. Competitive. Should add to the Oilers' depth down the middle.»
With pre-season games set to begin shortly, it won't be long before we'll see for ourselves what those close to Tomasek are already witnessing.
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