The Edmonton Oilers have appointed longtime Notre Dame assistant coach Andy Slaggert as their Director of North American Recruiting, ending his over 30-year tenure with the Fighting Irish. Known for his extensive recruiting and player development skills, Slaggert leaves a legacy of 70 NHL draft picks, including first-rounders, and will provide the Oilers with valuable insights into the college hockey landscape amid evolving junior hockey dynamics.
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Matthew Schaefer, at 18, became the youngest defenseman in NHL history to score two goals in a game during the New York Islanders' 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The No. 1 draft pick now has five goals and five assists in 12 games, showcasing his skill and poise on the ice as highlighted by teammates. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Edmonton Oilers expect to welcome back Zach Hyman, Mattias Janmark, and Alec Regula soon, creating a roster crunch as they are currently $2.8MM over the cap. Defenseman Troy Stecher, in the final year of his $787.5K contract and struggling for ice time, is a likely candidate to be traded, with limited return expected as the team seeks to remain cap-compliant. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Calgary Flames (2-9-2) face the Philadelphia Flyers (6-4-1) tonight at Xfinity Mobile Arena, seeking to break a struggling start to the season. The expected lineups highlight key players from both teams, with the Flames aiming for a turnaround against a Flyers squad that has shown promise early on. Want More Context? 🔎
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