The Edmonton Oilers’ 2017 draft class had plenty of promise at one point. Kailer Yamamoto was their first-round pick at 22nd overall and showed great potential early on.
With the All-Star break in the rearview, the trade deadline looms large and is now less than two weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?
The Penguins find themselves six points out of a postseason spot in the Eastern Conference and will need all hands on deck to get back into the playoff race.
The Penguins are placing defenseman Dmitri Samorukov on waivers for the purpose of assignment to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as they await the return of a former first-round pick.
A few weeks ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed defenseman Dmitri Samorukov to an official NHL contract, not only for his hard work, but to help fill space being left open by injured players.