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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.

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Sharks Land Mattias Janmark in Suggested Trade With Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers could be forced to make a trade considering they may need to free up cap space and room on their roster when forward Zach Hyman returns from an injury.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Insider expects two Oilers to hit the trade block this week

With key players nearing a return from injury, the Edmonton Oilers are facing a roster crunch that could lead to trades in the coming week.

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As Oilers get healthy, Emberson and Janmark could be available in trade

The clock is ticking on the Edmonton Oilers getting healthy. While the team placed defenceman Alec Regula on the injured reserve on Sunday ahead of their afternoon matinee with the Detroit Red Wings, the Oilers are also expecting some key players to get healthy in the coming week.

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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.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Mattias Janmark May Have Played His Last Game for the Edmonton Oilers

It’s starting to look like Mattias Janmark may not get a chance to crack the Edmonton Oilers lineup as a regular contributor in the 2025-26 season. For a player who has served as a reliable two-way depth piece over the past two seasons, the combination of injury, roster turnover, and cap pressure could spell the end of his time in orange and blue.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Oilers sign forward Jack Roslovic to one-year deal

The Oilers announced they’ve signed forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year deal worth $1.5M. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report the deal. Edmonton won’t be able to officially register the contract until they make a corresponding roster move, as they’ve got a full 23-man contingent.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Oilers make multiple roster moves after Connor McDavid, Jake Walman extensions

After doling out extensions to Connor McDavid and Jake Walman earlier on Monday, the Edmonton Oilers are hustling to become cap-compliant when opening night rosters are due.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 6

Oilers make multiple roster moves to optimize salary cap ahead of season

On Monday, the Edmonton Oilers announced a number of roster moves ahead of Wednesday’s season opener. Mattias Janmark has been placed on injured reserve, forwards Isaac Howard and David Tomášek have been loaned to the Bakersfield Condors, and forward James Hamblin has been recalled from their minor league affiliate.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 6

Oilers news: Jake Walman suffers injury setback and Mattias Janmark to miss one to two weeks

All across the NHL this preseason, there have been an alarming influx of injuries to teams’ critical players. The Edmonton Oilers are no exception to this trend, as they have been missing some members of the team at times in training camp.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23

Penguins' Bryan Rust knows the trade rumors are going to be there

Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas didn’t quiet the trade rumor noise last week when he said he “would look at anything.” Forward Bryan Rust heard his name in the rumor mill all offseason and tried to laugh it off, knowing that anything is possible.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Mattias Janmark Could Be the Oilers’ Key to a Stanley Cup Run

Edmonton Oilers‘ forward Mattias Janmark isn’t the kind of player who grabs headlines or lights up highlight reels every night. You won’t see his name buzzing on Twitter with slick goals or jaw-dropping moves.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 15

Oilers’ Depth Forward Could Be on Trade Bubble All Season

As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for training camp, competition for roster spots is expected to be fierce — and Mattias Janmark could find himself on the bubble.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 11

NHL Trade Imminent? Oilers' Mattias Janmark at Centre of Rumors After Latest Social Media Post

A social media post from X user 'NewWorldOilers' suggested that Mattias Janmark could be traded any day now by Edmonton GM Stan Bowman to free up cap space.

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Oilers 3-Step Plan Includes Forward Out, Then Big Trade Deadline Move

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 25

The curious case of Mattias Janmark: 2024-25 Edmonton Oilers player review

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

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

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

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Oilers 2024-25 Report Cards: Mattias Janmark

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card was given to Derek Ryan, and now we turn our attention to the player who seemingly replaced him as the fourth-line centre in Mattias Janmark.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 30

‘Janmark is elite’: Social media reacts to Oilers Game 5 win

The streets are singing Mattias Janmark’s name, as L.A. Kings fans have grown increasingly pessimistic about their team’s chances against the Oilers in this first-round series.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / April 30

Mattias Janmark scores game-winner to lift Oilers past Kings

Mattias Janmark scored the third-period game-winning goal to give the visiting Edmonton Oilers a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday and put them one win away from advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 14

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 / Oilers Daily / December 1

Oilers Forward Mattias Janmark Breaks Incredible Record, According to NHL Edge

Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark shockingly broke the record for the fastest skater this season in last night's game against the Colorado Avalanche, according to data from NHL Edge.