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Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 8: Asher Barnett looks to build on freshman year

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 8: Asher Barnett looks to build on freshman year

Continuing the Oil on Whyte top 10 prospects list, following the No. 9 ranked prospect is 19 year old University of Michigan blueliner, Asher Barnett at No.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 14
Oilers set to be well represented at the 2027 World Juniors

Oilers set to be well represented at the 2027 World Juniors

There is a chance that we could see three Edmonton Oilers prospects take to the ice at Rogers Place and the Marchant Crane Centrium this winter. While there are still four months left until World Juniors action really begins to ramp up, projected lineups are starting to become public ahead of the 2026-27 major junior hockey seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 21
Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 13: Asher Barnett

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 13: Asher Barnett

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the Top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system.  The No. 14 and 15 prospects on our countdown were both American defencemen in Zack Sharp and Damien Carfagna, and we aren’t done with them yet.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 4
Oilers prospect Asher Barnett projected to USA World Junior roster

Oilers prospect Asher Barnett projected to USA World Junior roster

It’s been nothing short of a steady climb for Asher Barnett in terms of his development as a young player. Selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the fifth round of the 2026 draft after the team traded up, the left-shot defenceman went to the NCAA’s University of Michigan last season, scoring five goals and 18 points in 40 games.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 30
Oilers Prospects Making Impression With Team USA at Summer Showcase

Oilers Prospects Making Impression With Team USA at Summer Showcase

A pair of Edmonton Oilers prospects are making an impression on USA Hockey at the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase in Windsor, Ontario. Defenceman Asher Barnett and goaltender Ryan Cameron both made the cut when the United States trimmed its roster by 10 players on Tuesday (July 28).

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 4
Two Oilers prospects invited to U.S. World Junior Summer Showcase

Two Oilers prospects invited to U.S. World Junior Summer Showcase

Two Edmonton Oilers prospects have received invitations to be among the best junior players in the United States.  USA Hockey invited 47 players to the 2026 World Junior Summer Showcase from July 26 to August 1 in Windsor, Ont.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 11
Oilers 2025-26 Prospect Review: Asher Barnett shines in freshman season with Michigan

Oilers 2025-26 Prospect Review: Asher Barnett shines in freshman season with Michigan

After a great two years with the United States National Team development program, the Edmonton Oilers selected Asher Barnett in the fifth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, and I wrote about how his defensive play stood out to me.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / April 6
Oilers Prospects Barnett and Park Set to Compete in 2026 Frozen Four

Oilers Prospects Barnett and Park Set to Compete in 2026 Frozen Four

Edmonton Oilers fans will have at least a couple reasons to tune into the upcoming Frozen Four, and their names are Asher Barnett and Aidan Park. Not only

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 31
Oilers Prospect Update: Asher Barnett and David Lewandowski at the World Juniors as Tommy Lafreniere continues to score

Oilers Prospect Update: Asher Barnett and David Lewandowski at the World Juniors as Tommy Lafreniere continues to score

With the holiday break also comes the start of the World Juniors tournament, and this year, the Edmonton Oilers have a pair of prospects playing. One is Asher Barnett, a 2025 fifth-round selection, representing the United States, and David Lewandowski, a 2025 fourth-round pick, representing Germany in Minnesota this holiday season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 25
Oilers Prospect Asher Barnett Named to USA’s World Junior Roster

Oilers Prospect Asher Barnett Named to USA’s World Junior Roster

Only a few months ago, it appeared very unlikely that the Edmonton Oilers would not have any of their prospects playing in the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 4

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Asher Barnett might get bonus development time

The Edmonton Oilers have changed their calendar to December now, which means the holidays are almost here. The Oilers have seen quite a few mid-late round gifts in the form of Tommy LaFreniere, David Lewandowski, and Asher Barnett.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 2
Oilers prospect Asher Barnett selected for preliminary Team USA World Juniors roster

Oilers prospect Asher Barnett selected for preliminary Team USA World Juniors roster

On Monday, USA Hockey released their preliminary roster for the upcoming edition of the IIHF World Junior Championship. Named as one of 10 defenders selected is Edmonton Oilers’ prospect Asher Barnett.

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