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More notable names are on the wire. On Tuesday, 22 players were placed on waivers across the NHL, making them available to the other 31 franchises across the league.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 30

Oilers place goaltender Tomkins on waivers; Hamblin, Brown, and Järventie assigned to AHL Condors

With the start of the 2025-26 regular season just over one week away, the Edmonton Oilers are getting closer to their opening-night roster. Forwards James Hamblin and Roby Järventie and defenceman Josh Brown cleared through waivers over the weekend and were assigned to the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Oilers Goaltender Matt Tomkins Placed on Waivers

It’s the time of year when teams are dwindling their rosters down to the final 23. The Edmonton Oilers made progress with that by putting 31-year-old goaltender Matt Tomkins on waivers.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

Oilers’ Matt Tomkins Could Be a Nice Surprise This Season

Changes in the Edmonton Oilers’ crease were discussed upon the immediate end of their season. We thought it was coming at first, but it now seems to be a far-off possibility.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Goalie Matt Tomkins Journey Back to Edmonton and the Oilers

If the name Matt Tomkins doesn’t immediately ring a bell, you’re not alone. He didn’t land with the Edmonton Oilers in a noisy headline trade or the buzz that follows a top prospect.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 3

Friedman: Oilers set to change goalie coaches, trying to find new backup for Stuart Skinner

As the Edmonton Oilers have continued to evaluate the goaltending market, it’s becoming clearer what the team is looking to do. Rumours have swirled about the team making changes after falling in the Stanley Cup Final, where the team’s goaltending was a letdown.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 2

Edmonton Oilers Sign 31-Year-Old Team Canada Goaltender to Two-Year Contract

The Oilers have added some depth to their crease, as the team has signed a 31-year-old goaltender who played for Team Canada and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Edmonton Oilers News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

The Edmonton Oilers Made a Couple Under-the-Radar Signings

The 2025 NHL free agent frenzy and signing period has been nothing short of fulfilling. Today we discuss a couple depth building moves the Edmonton Oilers made.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 1

Oilers News: Edmonton Oilers sign goaltender Matt Tomkins to two-year, $775K AAV contract

Good news, the Edmonton Oilers signed a goalie. Bad news, this isn’t the goalie you’re looking for. Nevertheless, with Olivier Rodrigue hitting free agency without a qualifying offer following yesterday’s restricted free agent deadline, there was an organizational hole to fill.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Oilers sign Matt Tomkins, Riley Stillman to two-year contracts

The Edmonton Oilers have added some depth. The club has signed goaltender Matt Tomkins and defenseman Riley Stillman to two-year contracts worth $775,000 each.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers sign goaltender Matt Tomkins to two-way contract

The Edmonton Oilers have found a new third-string goalie. According to Frank Seravalli, Matt Tomkins has agreed to a two-year, two-way contract that pays him $775k if he’s with the Oilers and $400k if he’s in the American Hockey League.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26

Lightning Reassign Matt Tomkins

The Lightning announced today they’ve reassigned goaltender Matt Tomkins to AHL Syracuse. They’re back to having two open spots on the active roster. Tomkins’ demotion is a positive sign for the availability of their usual No.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / February 22

Tampa Bay Lightning recall Matt Tomkins

The Tampa Bay Lightning made a couple of moves on Saturday as they sent Jesse Ylonen back to Syracuse and recalled goaltender Matt Tomkins. Much like Gabriel Fortier earlier in the week, Ylonen was recalled for just a day and didn’t appear in any games.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Lightning recall inexperienced goalie in wake of veteran's injury

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Lightning recall Matt Tomkins, Gage Goncalves

According to a team announcement, the Lightning confirmed that they’ve recalled goaltender Matt Tomkins and forward Gage Goncalves.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 30

Lightning recall Matt Tomkins, Jonas Johansson out day-to-day

The Lightning may be without their regular netminders tonight against the Kings. Andrei Vasilevskiy remains a game-time decision due to illness after his absence against the Blackhawks on Tuesday forced them to sign Kyle Konin to an amateur tryout as an emergency backup, head coach Jon Cooper said (via the team’s Benjamin Pierce).

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 30, 2024

Lightning Recall Conor Sheary, Assign Matt Tomkins

The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Conor Sheary from, and re-assigned goaltender Matt Tomkins to, the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch. Sheary was assigned to the minor leagues on October 24th, setting him up to play his first 11 AHL games since the 2015-16 season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / November 30, 2024

Lightning Round: Matt Tomkins recalled by the Bolts

It was a somewhat surprising day on the transaction wire as Matt Tomkins was recalled by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday. The former Blackhawks draft pick served as the Lightning’s backup in their 3-2 overtime win against the Nashville Predators later in the day.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29, 2024

Lightning Recall Matt Tomkins

The Lightning announced Friday that they’ve recalled goaltender Matt Tomkins from AHL Syracuse. Presumably, Jonas Johansson or Andrei Vasilevskiy is unavailable or uncertain for this afternoon’s game against the Predators, although the team hasn’t confirmed either’s status yet.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30, 2024

Lightning assign three players to AHL after getting eliminated in playoffs

The moves come one day after the Lightning were eliminated from the first round of the NHL playoffs by the Florida Panthers.

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / April 2, 2024

Lightning recall goaltender from Syracuse

With the lower-body injury to Jonas Johansson lingering, and a back-to-back on the road looming, the Tampa Bay Lightning recalled Matt Tomkins from the Syracuse Crunch.