The Edmonton Oilers haven't had much luck developing under the radar offensive prospects, but one long shot in Matvey Petrov is starting to turn heads.
The Edmonton Oilers have had a number of prospects and young players make a name for themselves at training camp, but one player will be leaving disappointed.
The Edmonton Oilers made their first cuts of the 2024 NHL preseason on Tuesday (Sept. 24). Goalie Nathaniel Day, along with forwards Connor Clattenburg, William Nicholl and Dalyn Wakely, were returned to their respective clubs, all in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
The Athletic has started to release its annual NHL Pipeline Rankings, which looks at which teams have the weakest and strongest groups of prospects in the league.
The AHL is a veteran league for certain. Players who are older usually are bigger and stronger than their younger counterparts. They are also far more experienced.