Do The Oilers Have Enough Injury Depth?

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNCAAF: Opening week's bestCollege Fantasy Football draft tipsUS Open could get wildLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byDo The Oilers Have Enough Injury Depth?Caprice St-PierreFri, August 28, 2026 at 6:34 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSavoie's Injury And The Oiler Roster ConstructionPrior to today, Matt Savoie was supposed to enter Edmonton Oilers training camp with an opportunity to establish himself as a full-time top-six forward.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersSome Encouraging Injury News on Matt SavoieGM Stan Bowman is optimistic about Matt Savoie's recovery, suggesting a short-term absence as the Oilers manage several key injuries heading into the new season.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersOilers Announce Four Players Will Miss Start of Training CampLingering injuries and offseason setbacks sideline four Oilers, forcing Edmonton to navigate goaltending uncertainty and depth concerns.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersAdvertisementAdvertisementOilers Training Camp Takes Concerning Turn With Several Health UpdatesThe Edmonton Oilers were among the busiest NHL clubs this offseason, bringing aboard not only several new players on the ice but also completely revamping their coaching staff.General manager Stan Bowman is certainly taking a calculated risk by bringing aboard Mike Babcock as head coach given his past controversies, but his professional resume speaks for […] The post Oilers Training Camp Takes Concerning Turn With Several Health Updates appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers' Frederik Andersen and Matt Savoie to Miss Training Camp, Return Timeline UncertainEdmonton's injury report grew more concerning after a new timeline emerged for new goaltender Frederik Andersen's recovery.Athlon SportsFrederik Andersen Injured in Offseason TrainingThe Oilers' new goalie will miss the start of the seasonHockeyFeedFlyers Free Agent Forward Emerges as Strong Option for OilersThis former Flyers forward offers the grit and defensive reliability needed to stabilize the Oilers' injured bottom-six for a Stanley Cup run.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersOilers Could Have a Bigger Goalie Problem Than ExpectedThe Edmonton Oilers' situation in the crease could turn into a much bigger problem than originally anticipated. The post Oilers Could Have a Bigger Goalie Problem Than Expected appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers news: Frederik Andersen headlines 4 players to miss training campThe Edmonton Oilers signed goaltender Frederik Andersen in NHL free agency this summer. Fresh off winning a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes , Andersen hopes to have the same success with the Oilers. However, his debut with his new team may be delayed. Andersen is going to miss the beginning of training camp, Edmonton announced on Wednesday […] The post Oilers news: Frederik Andersen headlines 4 players to miss training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsOilers Major Free-Agent Signing Already Blowing UpThe Edmonton Oilers are seeing one of their major offseason signings already beginning to blow up, even before training camp. The post Oilers Major Free-Agent Signing Already Blowing Up appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers Linked to Former 50-Point Blackhawks Star Amid Injury CrisisThe Edmonton Oilers are being linked to signing a former Chicago Blackhawks star forward amid an injury crisis. The post Oilers Linked to Former 50-Point Blackhawks Star Amid Injury Crisis appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCanadiens: Could This Be A Big Opportunity For Kent Hughes?Could Kent Hughes get another chance to move Samuel Montembeault thanks to a summer injury to one of the Edmonton Oilers' goaltenders?The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensOilers Confirm Troubling Update On Injury-Prone Frederik AndersenThe Edmonton Oilers made a major move to try and shore up their goaltending, their biggest position of need, earlier this summer by signing veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen.Andersen, who has had a lengthy history of injury issues, is once again dealing with a setback that is going to make him unavailable for the first several […] The post Oilers Confirm Troubling Update On Injury-Prone Frederik Andersen appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYHow Will the Cale Makar Deal Impact The Oilers And Evan Bouchard?As Cale Makar prepares to reset the market with a historic extension, Edmonton’s front office must brace for Evan Bouchard’s inevitable—and expensive—demands for a massive payday.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersCanadiens Trying to Trade $9 Million Veteran as Oilers HoverThe Montreal Canadiens are trying to trade a veteran player, with two NHL teams linked to a potential move. The post Canadiens Trying to Trade $9 Million Veteran as Oilers Hover appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYOilers news: Edmonton makes intriguing coaching hire ahead of 2026-27 seasonLast month, the Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock to be their newest head coach . The Oilers’ 2026-27 season will rest on how he does, and how the coaching staff guides the players. With Babcock on board, Edmonton has made another coaching hire , according to Oilers.com. “We are excited to have Misha (Donskov) join our coaching staff. We believe […] The post Oilers news: Edmonton makes intriguing coaching hire ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsCanadiens: The Goalie Market May Start Heating UpConnor Hellebuyck has turned up the pressure on the Winnipeg Jets and that may impact the Montreal Canadiens' ability to trade Samuel Montembeault.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensOilers Announce Key New Hiring To Mike Babcock’s StaffThe Edmonton Oilers made several notable changes to their coaching staff during the offseason, bidding goodbye to Kris Knoblauch and Mark Stuart, while hiring Mike Babcock and DJ Smith to take their places. The Oilers are certainly taking a calculated risk that Babcock, despite his past controversies, can help get them over the hump after […] The post Oilers Announce Key New Hiring To Mike Babcock’s Staff appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDevils Daily: Silayev NHL Case; Mukhamadullin Unhappy; TV SlateTraining camp is just around the corner. One of the biggest question in the pipeline is what 6-foot-7 New Jersey […]SportsnautCanadiens Should Take Chance On Ex-Oilers Forward With PTOThe Canadiens have a PTO candidate to consider in this forward.The Hockey News - Montreal Canadiens