• Training camp list

EXITS 

1. G Ben Scrivens: History suggested he would recover somewhat, and he did. In Montreal.
2. G Anders Nilsson: Had a pretty good year, dealt to St. Louis at the deadline.
3. G Ty Rimmer: Had a good season in Norfolk.
4. D Justin Schultz: Puck mover sent away at deadline, discovered Stanley.
5. D Brad Hunt: Solid AHL season, moved on (Oesterle and Laleggia developed).
6. D Eric Gryba: He’s a good defender, he could be back but time is getting late.
7. D Martin Gernat: Lost his way during entry-level deal, traded at the deadline.
8. D Nikita Nikitin: I don’t think he was healthy for one month in 24 as an Oiler.
9. D Loik Leveille: Had another strong Q season, went undrafted. 
10. L Taylor Hall: We all knew he was being discussed, still shocking to see him dealt.
11. R Rob Klinkhammer: Stood out for speed, lack of offense. Strong, strong AHL run.
12. R Teddy Purcell: I really liked him as an Oiler. Smart veteran.
13. L Luke Gazdic: Saw NHL and AHL time in what was surely a tough season for him.
14. L Lauri Korpikoski: Scored more than expected, they still bought him out for ineffective play.
15. R Matt Ford: AHL veteran has never played an NHL game.
16. L Josh Winquist: Another effective AHL season, he cashed with a contract with Bridgeport.
17. C Bogdan Yakimov: Got the town excited with showings at the pre-pre Pearn, but uneven season.
18. C Alexis Loiseau: Another Bob Green add, he is a nice young player. Caught on with Wichita.
19. C Marco Roy:  He posted a decent season in the AHL, not enough to get an NHL deal.
20. L Connor Rankin: Caught on with Norfolk after TC and then hit the books at Mount Royal.
21. L Ryan Hamilton: Another solid AHL season, signed an AHL deal with the Condors.
22. L Kale Kessy: Rugged winger didn’t do enough to get another contract.
23. C Phil McRae: Big forward played well when healthy (35 games).
24. R Andrew Miller: Speedy winger had a strong year, got himself loaned to Hurricanes organization.
25. R Cole Sanford: Small skill forward had a strong season between two WHL teams.

ARRIVALS

1. G Jonas Gustavsson: Curious choice for backup, middling NHL results.
2. G Nick Ellis: Promising college grad, he posted a .936 SP with Providence (the one in Rhode Island).
3. D Adam Larsson: A young and established NHL defender. Excellent fit for Edmonton.
4. D Mark Fraser: Back for a return engagement, could see NHL time.
5. L Milan Lucic: How long did we hear the Oilers needed a Lucic?
6. R Jesse Puljujarvi: A brilliant young winger. Size, speed, skill, RH.Outstanding addition.
7. L Patrick Maroon: Deadline addition could have been elected Mayor in April.
8. R Zack Kassian: After a period of adjustment, the city has warmed to him.
9. F Drake Caggiula: Impact college winger, Bob Stauffer says he may get a chance at center.
10. R Taylor Beck: Don’t disregard this addition, he might spend time in the NHL.
11. L Jere Sallinen: A curious addition, suspect AHL mostly but maybe an NHL look. Two-way W.
12. R Patrick Russell: Scoring winger in college, has some PF tendencies.
13. L Tyler Benson: Astute selection, he could be a home run pick.
14. D Markus Niemelainen: Giant defender with mobility.
15. D Matthew Cairns: Big shot from the point, nice range of skills.
16. D Filip Berglund: Fascinating pick, good offensive defender with coverage ability.
17. G Dylan Wells: Stats are poor, verbal very positive.
18. L Graham McPhee: Draft and follow, he appears to have some real two-way acumen.
19. C Aapeli Rasanen: Fun Finnish C with two-way ability.
20. D Vincent Desharnais: RH blue is a distant bell but you never know.