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According to a team announcement, the Edmonton Oilers have activated forward Colton Dach from the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, the Oilers reassigned forward Josh Samanski to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 17

Oilers activate Colton Dach off IR, loan Josh Samanski to AHL

The Edmonton Oilers juggled the roster ahead of Saturday night’s game against the Utah Mammoth. With Colton Dach’s return to the lineup tonight, he has officially been activated off injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Oilers’ Hyman to return against Mammoth, Dach, Walman, likely to play

The Edmonton Oilers are getting healthier. On Friday, Edmonton radio host Jason Gregor reported that left winger Zach Hyman is set to make his return against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 16

Oilers injury update: Hyman returns Saturday vs. Utah; Dach, Walman ‘very likely’ to play

The Edmonton Oilers finally have some encouraging injury news. According to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s Jason Gregor, familiar faces are set to return from injury.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 13

Why the Edmonton Oilers have kept Colton Dach at centre

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 7

Oilers place Colton Dach on injured reserve, activate Jason Dickinson

The Edmonton Oilers have made a pair of coinciding roster moves on Wednesday ahead of their game against the Anaheim Ducks. The team activated centre Jason Dickinson from injured reserve, while placing Colton Dach on it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / October 7

Assessing the Edmonton Oilers reported trade targets

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

Oilers Should Resist the Urge to Trade for Kirby Dach

Frank Seravalli reports that the Edmonton Oilers’ interest in Kirby Dach “borders on drooling.” It is easy to see the attraction. Dach is a 6-foot-4, right-shot forward from nearby Fort Saskatchewan, and Edmonton already has his younger brother, Colton.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 21

Mike Babcock praises Colton Dach as Oilers test him at centre

Colton Dach has one man in his corner — coach Mike Babcock. There were inklings in the summer that Dach could be tried at centre, and in the Edmonton Oilers‘ first pre-season game on Saturday night, that came to fruition.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 9

Oilers bold predictions: Colton Dach becomes an everyday player

Colton Dach has quickly become an Edmonton Oilers fan favourite. I think the St. Albert forward will surprise people this year and become an everyday player.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 3

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Oilers’ Colton Dach?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 24

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Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / July 17

The Oilers’ Signed Colton Dach: How Contenders Are Built?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 14

‘I’m very confident’: Could Colton Dach play centre for the Oilers?

Colton Dach is spending the summer taking faceoffs and working on his 200-foot game in preparation for next season. The Edmonton Oilers figured out Dach’s contract situation over the weekend, agreeing to a two-year pact worth $1.2 million per season for the restricted free agent.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / July 13

Oilers bring back F Colton Dach on 2-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers signed restricted free agent Colton Dach to a two-year, $2.4 million contract on Sunday. The 23-year-old forward had nine points (three

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 12

Oilers sign Colton Dach to two-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers are keeping around a piece of their depth up the middle for the next couple of years. On Sunday, the Oilers signed center Colton Dach to a two-year contract extension.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Oilers Sign Colton Dach to New 2-Year Deal

The Edmonton Oilers have locked up forward Colton Dach on a two-year deal carrying a $1.2 million cap hit. The 23-year-old was brought in from the Chicago Blackhawks at last season’s trade deadline and went on to play 61 games in 2025–26, posting five goals and eight assists while adding a physical edge with 52 penalty minutes.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 12

Oilers Sign Colton Dach To Two-Year Extension

This afternoon the Edmonton Oilers shared that Colton Dach has been re-signed on a two-year pact worth $1.2MM per season. The forward was the club’s last notable restricted free agent to deal with this summer.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Colton Dach

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Calvin Pickard, and now we turn our attention to Colton Dach.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Oilers Activate Colton Dach From Long-Term Injured Reserve

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters Tuesday that forward Colton Dach will be in the lineup tonight against the Mammoth, signaling he’s been activated from long-term injured reserve (via Jack Michaels of Sportsnet).

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

Oilers place Colton Dach on long-term injured reserve

A young center is going to be on the shelf for a little while. On Friday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that forward Colton Dach has been placed on long-term injured reserve.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / September 28, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks update: Colton Dach shines, roster reductions, and prospect highlights

The Chicago Blackhawks continued their preseason action with a dramatic third-period comeback against the St. Louis Blues, and Colton Dach was right in the middle of it.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / September 25, 2025

Colton Dach Emerging as Key Power Forward for Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks forward Colton Dach is making a strong case to secure a full-time NHL role in the 2025–26 season. During the team’s preseason opener against the Detroit Red Wings, Dach showcased the physical edge and skill set that new head coach Jeff Blashill envisions as essential to the roster.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24, 2025

Blackhawks assign former second-round pick to AHL

Colton Dach’s first NHL season came to an early end when he suffered an elbow injury last month. However, it appears that injury has healed as the Blackhawks announced that the forward has been assigned to AHL Rockford.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / January 2, 2025

Blackhawks Recall Colton Dach, Expected to Make NHL Debut vs. Canadiens

The Chicago Blackhawks announced Jan. 2 they recalled forward Colton Dach from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs, and he is expected to make his NHL debut Jan.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / December 4, 2024

Now is the time for the Blackhawks to see what Colton Dach Can Be

We’re 25 games into the season, and it’s fair to say the Chicago Blackhawks’ season is lost. They sit dead last in the NHL, are 10 points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference, and have less than a one percent chance of making the playoffs via the latest projections from The Athletic.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / December 31, 2023

Colton Dach in Concussion Protocol After Vicious Hit

Colton Dach is in concussion protocol after a brutal hit yesterday against the Milwaukee Admirals. The Blackhawks prospect and Rockford IceHogs forward was brought to the ice by Milwaukee Admirals forward Zach L’Heureux and is now in concussion protocol per the IceHogs.