The Edmonton Oilers will have a third player make an Olympic roster. Prospect Josh Samanski will be on the Team Germany roster for the upcoming Milan-Cortina games from Feb.
The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, which can pose a challenge. There’s a delicate balance between remaining competitive and getting younger at the same time.
While the preseason may not be something a lot of fans tune in to, there are a lot of things that can be taken away from the warm-up games. As veterans get tuned up, there are young guys with lots to prove and hopes of making a bid for the opening night roster.
The Edmonton Oilers were active in the European market in the spring. At the beginning of April, the Oilers signed German forward Josh Samanski, a 23-year-old who’ll likely start the 2025-26 season in the American Hockey League.