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The Bakersfield Condors have played only three games in nearly two weeks. A slow start would be an understatement. In those games, the Condors had only one win.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 23

Marjala, Leppänen, and Carfagna force their way into Oilers’ depth conversations

The battle for roster spots continued Tuesday as the Edmonton Oilers took on the Winnipeg Jets in their second pre-season contest. While this one was billed as an important game for NHL hopefuls like Isaac Howard and Josh Samanski, it was a couple of long shots who stole the show.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 2-1 Preseason Win Against Jets

Viljami Marjala scored 1:26 into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 2-1 victory over the host Winnipeg Jets in NHL preseason action at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday (Sept.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 23

Marjala and Leppänen shine as farmhands lead Oilers to OT win

There were stretches without many chances, some lagging veterans at pre-season speed, and terrific minor-leaguers who left a good impression in the Edmonton Oilers’ second exhibition game.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 22

Instant Reaction: Viljami Marjala scores OT winner to lift Oilers over Jets 2-1

Let’s hope that this game ends up being the most boring Edmonton Oilers game of the season. On Tuesday evening, the Oilers played their second of four

Edmonton Oilers News / Oil on Whyte / September 10

Oilers 2026-27 top 10 prospects, No. 9: Viljami Marjala has shown major potential

Coming in at ninth overall for the 2026-27 Edmonton Oilers prospect list, Finnish forward Viljami Marjala. He follows the 10th ranked Oilers prospect, forward Quinn Hutson.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 7

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 7: Viljami Marjala

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. We’re on to our second player in the mini four-skater tier from the top 20 that I found incredibly close and hard to rank: Viljami Marjala.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / August 27

2026 Edmonton Oilers prospect rankings: #8 Viljami Marjala

Welcome back to The Oil Rig Edmonton Oilers Prospect Rankings for the 2026 season. In this entry, we profile AHL forward Viljami Marjala. A fifth-round pick by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2021 draft, Marjala is a playmaking centre.

NHL News / Oilersnation / April 1

Oilers Prospect Update: Howard, Leppänen and Akey continue to impress as playoffs loom for Condors

Since our last update, the Bakersfield Condors played four games from March 20 to 28. They lost the first game to the San Diego Gulls by a whopping 7-4 score, with Matt Tomkins fighting it that night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / February 24

Oilers Prospect Emerging as Hidden Gem in AHL

The Buffalo Sabres had their chance with Viljami Marjala. They drafted the Finnish forward 159th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft but elected to let his rights expire.

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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 / The Oil Rig / February 12

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Viljami Marjala is a playmaking marksman in the AHL

As the Olympic break begins and all NHL hockey stops, now is the perfect time to catch a Bakersfield Condors game or a CHL game. Edmonton Oilers prospects across their system have been performing well, with the likes of Tommy Lafreniere sitting 16th in WHL scoring, and Viljami Marjala and Quinn Hutson making statements in the AHL.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

Oilers GM Stan Bowman Has Done a Great Job Replenishing the Prospect Pool

The Edmonton Oilers are in their Stanley Cup window, which can pose a challenge. There’s a delicate balance between remaining competitive and getting younger at the same time.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 27, 2025

Edmonton Oilers make more roster cuts; Roby Jarventie and Josh Brown on waivers, Viljami Marjala and Samuel Jonsson assigned to Bakersfield Condors

The cuts are coming now as the preseason moves along. Following a commanding 4–0 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday evening, the Edmonton Oilers made a few more cuts to the roster, bringing us even closer to an opening night roster.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 23, 2025

5 Things to Know About Oilers Prospect Viljami Marjala

Several young players have made an impression with the Edmonton Oilers over the last couple weeks, as the two-time defending Western Conference champs prepare for the 2025-26 NHL season.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16, 2025

Oilers Prospect Spotlight: Viljami Marjala to Watch in 2025-26

Based on his experience internationally and a couple of impressive rookie games, the Edmonton Oilers may have found a name to circle in their prospect pool– Viljami Marjala.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 16, 2025

Five Edmonton Oilers Rookies who impressed during NextGen Showcase

The Edmonton Oilers Rookie Team had a home-and-home set against the Calgary Flames rookies. The Oilers rookies dropped both games, 6-5 on Friday and 5-4 on Sunday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 13, 2025

Finnish forward Viljami Marjala impresses for Oilers in rookie showcase

At long last, we witnessed the return of Edmonton Oilers hockey to Rogers Place on Friday night in the rookie showcase against the Calgary Flames. Matthew Savoie was the player to watch heading in, and while he was fantastic, there was also an under-the-radar player who turned some heads.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / August 29, 2025

Former Sabres prospects have found new jobs all over this offseason

In early June, just days after the Buffalo Sabres relinquished the rights to Viljami Marjala, a high-scoring forward they drafted in the fifth round in 2021, the Edmonton Oilers snapped up the prospect, signing him to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 8, 2025

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Viljami Marjala from Finnish Liiga to a two-year entry level contract

The Edmonton Oilers continue their unconventional signing strategy by digging into the European talent pool once again. The Oilers announced yesterday that they have signed 22-year-old Finnish forward Viljami Marjala out of TPS in the Finnish Liiga to a two-year entry level deal.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / June 8, 2025

Edmonton Oilers Sign Top Finnish Forward to a Two-Year Contract

The Edmonton Oilers may be in the middle of the Stanley Cup finals, but that isn't stopping GM Stan Bowman from making moves, and he just signed a player.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 7, 2025

Oilers sign Viljami Marjala to two-year entry-level contract

The Edmonton Oilers have signed left winger Viljami Marjala to a two-year entry-level contract, the club announced Saturday. Marjala, 22, was previously