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Oilers Make 2 Key Roster Moves Ahead of Hyman’s Return

Oilers Make 2 Key Roster Moves Ahead of Hyman’s Return

The Edmonton Oilers made a pair of roster moves on Friday, and all signs point to one thing: Zach Hyman is coming back. As the team prepares for Saturday’s matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton announced that they have placed defenseman Troy Stecher on waivers and assigned rookie forward Isaac Howard to AHL Bakersfield.

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Oilers’ Zach Hyman expected to make season debut against Hurricanes

Oilers’ Zach Hyman expected to make season debut against Hurricanes

A highly anticipated return is on the horizon. On Friday, the Edmonton Oilers placed defenseman Troy Stetcher on waivers, as well as sending forward Isaac Howard down to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

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Oilers place Troy Stecher on waivers, send Isaac Howard to AHL

Oilers place Troy Stecher on waivers, send Isaac Howard to AHL

The Edmonton Oilers made a pair of roster moves on Friday afternoon, placing defenseman Troy Stecher on waivers and sending rookie forward Isaac Howard to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.

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Oilers place Troy Stecher on waivers, assign Isaac Howard to AHL Condors

Oilers place Troy Stecher on waivers, assign Isaac Howard to AHL Condors

The roster shuffle has begun for the Edmonton Oilers in the wake of Zach Hyman’s return to the lineup. With the winger set to return Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Oilers placed defenceman Troy Stecher on waivers and assigned winger Isaac Howard to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14
Oilers place veteran defenseman on waivers

Oilers place veteran defenseman on waivers

The Oilers announced they’ve placed defenseman Troy Stecher on waivers for assignment to AHL Bakersfield. They also demoted rookie Isaac Howard, sending him directly to Bakersfield.

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Oilers GM Bowman reportedly doesn’t see trading for available goalie targets ‘worth it’

Oilers GM Bowman reportedly doesn’t see trading for available goalie targets ‘worth it’

In case you somehow haven’t noticed, the Edmonton Oilers’ goalie tandem has not looked good to start the season. Through 19 games, Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard have now combined for an .863 SV% and a 3.42 GAA.

Zach Hyman News / The Hockey Writers / November 14
Zach Hyman Should Be on the Oilers’ Third Line When He Returns

Zach Hyman Should Be on the Oilers’ Third Line When He Returns

Edmonton Oilers’ forward Zach Hyman is set to make his season debut on Saturday (Nov. 15) against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hyman hasn’t played since he suffered a wrist injury during Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars last season.

Juuse Saros News / The Oil Rig / November 14
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The most uncomfortable conversations in Edmonton always seem to begin between the pipes. It’s been that way for years, through coaching changes and playoff heartbreaks.

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Matt Savoie is heating up, Calvin Pickard questions, and the Oilers’ losing streak in Columbus

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After a lucky offside call gave the Oilers the lane needed to pull out an OT win in Philly on Wednesday, they were back to work 24 hours later for a rematch against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Calvin Pickard News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14
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Calvin Pickard is one of the most respected players in the Edmonton Oilers’ dressing room. Because of the number of places he’s been, he might be one of the most well-liked players in the NHL.

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Burning up the barn with cannons: Edmonton Oilers lose 5-4 track meet to Columbus Blue Jackets

Burning up the barn with cannons: Edmonton Oilers lose 5-4 track meet to Columbus Blue Jackets

Coming off back-to-back games ending in Jack Roslovic overtime winners, the Edmonton Oilers headed over to Columbus for a rematch of the first of those two games.

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The Edmonton Oilers had their two-game winning streak come to an end on Thursday (Nov. 13) at Nationwide Arena, where they lost 5-4 to the host Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Zach Hyman News / Oilersnation / November 14
Oilers drop thriller to Blue Jackets but prepare for return of Zach Hyman

Oilers drop thriller to Blue Jackets but prepare for return of Zach Hyman

Thursday night’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets marked the 19th time this season that the Edmonton Oilers laced up their skates without Zach Hyman.

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The Edmonton Oilers weren’t able to pull out a win on Thursday night in a 5-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Part of the problem was a bad first period

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 13
Third period rally comes up short as Oilers fall in Columbus: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

Third period rally comes up short as Oilers fall in Columbus: Recap, Highlights, and Reaction

Right back in the loss column for the Edmonton Oilers. On Thursday evening, the Oilers played the second game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in just 72 hours.

Zach Hyman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13
Oilers plan to activate Zach Hyman this weekend

Oilers plan to activate Zach Hyman this weekend

There is light at the end of the tunnel for Zach Hyman. According to reporter Tony Brar, the Edmonton Oilers will activate Hyman this weekend, and he’ll make his season debut against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

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Viral Clip Shows a Side of Coach Oilers Fans Never Expected

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A surprising video surfaced showing Kris Knoblauch — the usually composed head coach of the Edmonton Oilers — unleashing a pointed verbal tirade on his players in the locker room.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / November 12
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Oilers place Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on IR; activate Mattias Janmark

Oilers place Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on IR; activate Mattias Janmark

The Oilers announced Monday that they’ve placed forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on injured reserve and activated Mattias Janmark in his place. The team also

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