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Olivier Rodrigue could never quite make it in the NHL, and now the former Oilers goaltender has had his contract in the KHL officially terminated. The Edmonton Oilers have had troubles finding a star goaltender for quite some time, and in recent years, the team had hopes that Olivier Rodrigue could potentially step up and make an NHLer of himself.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 11

Former Oiler Olivier Rodrigue has contract with KHL’s Barys Astana terminated

Nearly a month after it was reported that former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Olivier Rodrigue signed in the Kontinental Hockey League, his contract has now been terminated.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 14

Former Edmonton Oilers goalie Olivier Rodrigue signs with KHL team

The Edmonton Oilers will say goodbye to former goaltender Olivier Rodrigue, as he officially signed with Barys Astana of the KHL. The Oilers selected the former Drummondville Voltigeurs netminder in the second round in 2017, and he has spent his entire career with the team.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / August 14

Former Oilers prospect Olivier Rodrigue signs in KHL

A former top goaltending prospect is heading overseas. On Thursday, Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League announced the team has signed netminder Olivier Rodrigue to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 13

Former Oilers prospect Olivier Rodrigue reportedly signs in the KHL

Olivier Rodrigue is headed to the Kontinental Hockey League for the 2025-26 season. On Wednesday, Tony Androck reported that the 25-year-old goaltender has signed with the KHL’s Barys Astana after spending the last five years with the Edmonton Oilers’ AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / August 13

AHL: Bakersfield Condors Goalie Signs Overseas

There have been rumors for the last few days that Condors goalie Olivier Rodrigue is signing overseas with Barys Astana of the KHL. The 25-year-old goalie appeared in 41 games this past season for Bakersfield, going 18-16-8 with a 3.12 goals-against average, a .897 save percentage, and a shutout.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / August 12

Edmonton Goalie Leaves Oilers to Sign Overseas in the KHL

Oilers goalie Olivier Rodrigue, who was without a contract as of yet, has decided to leave the NHL and sign overseas in the KHL, per insider Jesse Courville-Lynch.

Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / August 12

Edmonton Oilers Goalie Unexpectedly Walks Away From the NHL to Sign Overseas

Oilers goalie Olivier Rodrigue has unexpectedly decided to walk away from the NHL and sign a deal overseas with Barys Astana in the KHL, per Jesse Courville-Lynch.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 3

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Oilers Clear Space in Net, Let Goalie Walk Away in Free Agency

The Edmonton Oilers have officially parted ways with goaltender Olivier Rodrigue, choosing not to extend a qualifying offer ahead of the June 30 RFA deadline.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

Edmonton Oilers do not qualify Olivier Rodrigue, Cameron Wright, and Jacob Perreault

According to our own Jason Gregor, the Edmonton Oilers did not extend qualifying offers to goaltender Olivier Rodrigue, forward Cameron Wright, and forward Jacob Perreault.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 11

Oilers recall defenceman Cam Dineen on emergency basis, goaltender Olivier Rodrigue returned to AHL

On Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they have recalled defenceman Cam Dineen from the Bakersfield Condors on an emergency basis. Goaltender Olivier Rodrigue meanwhile was returned to the AHL affiliate as his own emergency recall concluded.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Oilers recall Cam Dineen, assign Olivier Rodrigue to AHL

The Oilers have made a pair of roster moves in advance of Friday’s game against San Jose. The team announced that they’ve recalled defenseman Cam Dineen from AHL Bakersfield on an emergency basis while also returning goaltender Olivier Rodrigue to the Condors.

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Olivier Rodrigue’s first NHL start, Oilers power play problems, and Vasily Podkolzin’s leg almost fell off

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 8

GDB 77.0: Oilers Hope Olivier Rodrigue Can Slow Down The Ducks

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Oilers’ Trent Frederic out Monday after re-injuring ankle; Olivier Rodrigue to make NHL debut

Trent Frederic is back on the sidelines. Added from the Boston Bruins ahead of this year’s trade deadline, Frederic made his long-awaited debut with the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, his first contest with his new club following an 18-game absence due to an ankle injury.

NHL News / The Oil Rig / April 3

Breaking down whether or not the Edmonton Oilers should give Olivier Rodrigue a start

The Edmonton Oilers lost starting goalie Stuart Skinner to injury in a game where the team received a lot of criticism for their lack of aggression in standing up for their goalie.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 28

Olivier Rodrigue’s NHL debut, Zach Hyman scores again, and everything sucks for the Oilers right now

That was painful, huh? After falling to the Dallas Stars in a 4-3 heartbreaker on Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers were back in action against the Seattle Kraken and looking to get back in the win column.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 28

‘I thought he was amazing’: Oilers top goaltending prospect Olivier Rodrigue makes NHL debut in loss to Kraken

Is Olivier Rodrigue The Answer? Okay fine, we won’t get ahead of ourselves, but for the first time, Edmonton Oilers fans got a look at the organization’s top goaltending prospect in an NHL game.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

Oilers Should Give Rodrigue the Chance to See What He’s Got

The Edmonton Oilers called up goaltender Olivier Rodrigue from the Bakersfield Condors on March 27 on an emergency basis to replace Stuart Skinner who was injured in the Oilers 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars on March 26.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / November 23

Edmonton Oilers May Have Their New Starting Goaltender: Prospect Primed for NHL Call Up

The Edmonton Oilers are in a full blown goaltending crisis with the struggles of Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard, so some fans want to see top goalie prospect Olivier Rodrigue called up.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6, 2024

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 4, 2024

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The Edmonton Oilers might have a goaltending depth problem heading into the 2024-25 season, as goaltending prospect Olivier Rodrigue has struggled during the preseason.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30, 2024

Oilers sign former second-round goalie to one-year extension

The Oilers will be keeping Olivier Rodrigue in the organization for a little while longer.

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Oilers May Face Dilemma to Keep or Trade Olivier Rodrigue

The Edmonton Oilers have a big decision to make in net from now until the trade deadline. Stuart Skinner has been sensational as of late, going 5-2 in December and posting a .913 save percentage (SV%) within that time and is without a doubt the number one guy in net, but he’ll need some help down the playoff stretch.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25, 2023

Olivier Rodrigue Should Get NHL Chance Prior to Oilers Big Trade

Edmonton Oilers prospect Olivier Rodrigue is making waves with a standout performance in the AHL, catching the attention of fans and analysts who follow the Oilers closely.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 23, 2023

Oilers Goalie Olivier Rodrigue Deserves NHL Call-Up

Sometimes in life, the answers to the most difficult questions we face are right under our noses. In terms of the Edmonton Oilers, the answer to solidifying their goaltending situation in the 2023-24 season could be right in front of them in the form of Olivier Rodrigue.