Edmonton Oilers News

Koekkoek will be out until the middle of November with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Thursday. Kris Russell will likely replace him on the Oilers' third pairing on Saturday.

Nurse will be out until at least early November with a broken finger, which means that Philip Broberg should get an extended look with the Oilers. Evan Bouchard should take on more power-play usage as well.

Moving to IR means that Koekkoek will miss at least one week with the undisclosed injury that he suffered on Thursday. William Lagesson was recalled from the AHL to take his spot on the roster.

As previously reported, Nurse is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks with an undisclosed injury. Nurse and Slater Koekkoek are going on IR together, opening up roster spots for Philip Broberg and William Lagessson to be called up from the AHL.

Smith has been out since October 19th, so moving him to LTIR gives the Oilers enough cap-space to call up Philip Broberg and William Lagesson to replace Darnell Nurse and Slater Koekkoek, who went on IR. Smith is eligible to be activated whenever he is healthy.

Nurse was hurt in Thursday's win over the Jets and is expected to miss at least the Oilers last four games of November. Philip Broberg will be promoted from the AHL to help replace him.

Koekkoek left after playing just 3:29 TOI and did not return. The Oilers are recalling Philip Broberg from the AHL, suggesting that Koekkoek is going to miss some time. Look for Broberg to replace him in the lineup on Saturday, making his NHL debut.

Arvidsson, who will be playing for the first time since October 30th, will skate on the top line and top power-play unit in his return to the lineup. He registered five points (2G / 3A) in eight games earlier in the season.

Arvidsson made it through a full practice on Tuesday and appears to be set to play Wednesday vs. the Capitals. Arvidsson, who has been out since October 30th, skated on the top line and top power-play unit in practice. He has scored two goals with three assists (five points) in eight games this season. https://lakingsinsider.com/2021/11/16/11-16-notebook-arvidsson-vilardi-alignment-power-play-edlers-calming-presence-kempe-video/ Arvidsson made it through a full practice on Tuesday and appears to be set to play Wednesday vs. the Capitals. Arvidsson, who has been out since October 30th, skated on the top line and top power-play unit in practice. He has scored two goals with three assists (five points) in eight games this season.

Dineen played in three straight games, firing six shots and going minus-3 in 16:24 ATOI. Dineen will be replaced by Kyle Capobianco, who is making his season debut.

With Devon Toews, Cale Makar and Samuel Girard all healthy, one of the Avalanche defensemen will need to come out. Thursday vs. the Canucks it will be Murray with Jack and Erik Johnson staying in as the third pair.

The Red Wings provided a more clear timeline for Stecher but still have not disclosed the nature of his injury. With Stecher out, Gustav Lindstrom should continue to skate with Marc Staal moving forward.

Smith appeared close to returning to the Oilers' crease but a setback will keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future. With Smith out, Mikko Koskinen will connote to be used as the No.1 netminder with Stuart Skinner as his backup.