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The Edmonton Oilers are about to start training camp without two key pieces of their lineup. Returning forward Matt Savoie and newcomer netminder Frederik Andersen will not skate at camp, said general manager Stan Bowman on Wednesday morning, adding there is no time frame for their return.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / August 29

Mattias Janmark’s Absence Could Open an Oilers' Door

There are players whose absence immediately gets everyone's attention. Connor McDavid misses a game, and people start asking what the Oilers are going to do.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Oilers 2026-27 Season Previews: Mattias Janmark

The 2026-27 season is almost here, so let’s continue our Edmonton Oilers player preview series. The last player we looked at was Trent Frederic, and now we turn our attention to another struggling forward.

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Does Mattias Janmark have a spot on the 2026-27 squad? | 31 Oilers Questions (Day 7)

This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season.

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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 / May 28

Has the game passed Janmark by?: Oilers 2025-26 player review

Welcome to Oilersnation’s annual player review series, where we dive into the Edmonton Oilers season player by player. We’ll look back at the season that was, what kind of impact each player had, and what we could see from them next season.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 12

Three Oilers free agents unlikely to return for the 2026-27 season

With an earlier-than-usual playoff exit, changes are inevitable for the Edmonton Oilers. Among the many decisions to be made is which of their pending unrestricted free agents they bring back next season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Mattias Janmark

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Trent Frederic, and now we turn our attention to another struggling forward, Mattias Janmark.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

Oilers Use Clever Cap Maneuver, Adding Howard Without Breaking the Bank

The Edmonton Oilers have executed a smart salary cap move, allowing them to recall forward Ike Howard on Sunday while saving money on his recall under the NHL’s salary cap rules.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as Oilers lose another forward

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as injury-bitten Oilers lose another forward

It has been a rough few weeks on the injury front for the Oilers, particularly up front.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 6

Oilers news: Janmark out for rest of season, Samanski loaned to Condors

Amid a less chaotic trade deadline day than many hoped for, there were a few news items around the Edmonton Oilers that slipped under the radar. News of the Oilers’ newest acquisitions, Jason Dickinson, Connor Murphy and Colton Dach suiting up when the puck drops against the Carolina Hurricanes, however, wasn’t one of them.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark expected back for 2026-27 training camp after undergoing surgery

While the Edmonton Oilers will be without Mattias Janmark for the rest of the 2025-26 season, they can at least anticipate for his return by the start of training camp.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark Out For Season

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters today that winger Mattias Janmark has undergone an undisclosed surgery and will be out for the remainder of the season, including the playoffs (via Tony Brar of Oilers TV).

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Oilers injury update: Lazar out a month, Walman benched, and Janmark’s injury has history

The Edmonton Oilers got good injury news about Jake Walman and not-so-good news about Curtis Lazar on Tuesday. Knoblauch gave updates on injuries after Wednesday’s optional morning skate.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark to miss rest of 2025-26 season

An early end for one of the Edmonton Oilers‘ key depth pieces. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Oilers forward Mattias Janmark is set to undergo surgery on Wednesday, effectively ending his 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark out ‘long term’ with injury

Some unwelcome news for a team trying to stay near the top of the Pacific Division. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that forward Mattias Janmark is going to be out “long term.” “It’s a chronic injury that needs some rest,” Knoblauch said.

NHL News / Oilersnation / February 4

The Oilers penalty kill sucks again, Frederic tries to fight the wrong guy, and one more game until the Olympics

Oilers, Leafs. Leafs, Oilers. They’re games that always bring a big, split, noisy crowd to Rogers Place, and it was no different Tuesday night, with competing chants all three periods.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 7

Janmark Nears Return, But Trade Rumors Linger Around Oilers Forward

Mattias Janmark is inching closer to returning to the Edmonton Oilers lineup. The veteran forward participated in his first full team skate of the season on Friday morning, and head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed that Janmark is expected to make his season debut within the next two games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / October 12

3 Reasons Oilers’ Mattias Janmark’s Days Might Be Numbered

For a player who has quietly been a reliable depth piece, Mattias Janmark may be facing his final chapter with the Edmonton Oilers. Once a key part of the team’s penalty kill and defensive rotation, Janmark’s position now looks precarious.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 18, 2025

4 Trade Destinations for Edmonton Oilers Forward Mattias Janmark

The Edmonton Oilers may need to free up some cap space. They have less than $300,000 in wiggle room at this time, which obviously isn’t enough to allow them to make any further tweaks to their roster via free agency.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10, 2025

Oilers eye trade to clear space for 'biggest wild card' of 2025-26 season

So far this summer, the Oilers have added Andrew Mangiapane, Curtis Lazar and Isaac Howard. Roster spots are being filled, and cap space is becoming an issue.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 13, 2025

Oilers’ Janmark Has Become a Very Undervalued Asset

Many have wondered why the Edmonton Oilers continued to put Mattias Janmark in the lineup. The 32-year-old has provided almost nothing offensively over the past two seasons, scoring six goals and recording 30 points in 151 games.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 14, 2025

Oilers’ Mattias Janmark plays in 600th NHL game

The Janitor reached a big milestone Monday night, playing in his 600th game in the National Hockey League. Drafted by the Dallas Stars in the third round of the 2013 draft, he made his NHL debut on October 8th, 2015, scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-0 shutout of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 28, 2024

Mattias Janmark’s Unexpected Offense a Gift for the Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers haven’t had the smoothest start to the season, but one player who seems to be finding his rhythm is Mattias Janmark. After recovering from a minor undisclosed injury, Janmark has seen a surge in his offensive production.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2024