Edmonton Oilers Continue to Trim Roster With 12 More Cuts

Starting with the offence, five prospects were cut Wednesday. Jasper Weatherby and Cameron Wright both joined the Oilers on professional tryouts this offseason. Weatherby has one NHL season under his belt where he recorded 11 points in 50 games. As for Wright, he played for the Oilers AHL affiliate team, the Bakersfield Condors, where he recorded 21 points in 48 games. As for their futures? Both players are to report to the AHL Condors. 

As for forwards from the farm team, Matvey Petrov, Jayden Grubbe, and James Stefan will all play for the Bakersfield Condors in the AHL this season. Both Petrov and Grubbe struggled in their first AHL season. The Russian native Petrov recorded 14 points in 53 games. While Grubbe recorded 14 points in 67 games. For Stefan, he starts his first season with the Condors, hoping to replicate his OHL total of 101 points in 67 games.

Oilers Defensive Prospects

Focusing on the blue line, two defensemen on professional tryouts have been cut by the Oilers and are to report to the Condors. Both Connor Corcoran and Alex Kannok-Leipert have storied pasts in the AHL. In particular, Kannok-Leipert has three AHL seasons under his belt, recording 12 points in 123 career AHL games, holding down a +/- of +10. A similar story goes for Corcoran, bouncing between the AHL and ECHL since 2020. Last season he recorded 23 points in 45 games playing in the ECHL. 

Now for the last line of defense, the goaltenders. Brett Brochu joined the Oilers organization on a professional tryout. Last season, Brochu played in the ECHL, where he recorded a 2.66 goals against average coupled with a 0.920 save percentage. As for Ungar, he joined the Oilers organization last season. The Brock University goaltender, Ungar, is coming off a career year where he recorded a 0.932 save percentage and a 2.15 goals against average. 

Despite not making the Edmonton Oilers opening night roster, each prospect got the first taste of NHL action in training camp. A useful tool for players to reach their full potential. A total of 13 prospects have been sent back to the minors. Nine of which are to report to the Oilers affiliate AHL team, the Bakersfield Condors. 

More Cuts on Thursday for the Oilers

The Oilers made three roster cuts on Thursday, reducing their training camp lineup. One player on an AHL contract was released from his professional tryout and will join the Bakersfield Condors, while two others have been loaned to the AHL team.

Released from PTO and reporting to Bakersfield:

Loaned to Bakersfield:

• Maximus Wanner (D)
• Noel Hoefenmayer (D)

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