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Oilers' Leon Draisaitl takes leave for family illness in Germany
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Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness in Germany, the team announced on Saturday. The 30-year-old star, who returned home to Cologne on Friday, is expected to rejoin the team later next week. The club has requested privacy for Draisaitl and his family during this time.
The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Calvin Pickard on waivers, ending their practice of carrying three netminders. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames waived center Justin Kirkland. Both moves were reported on Sunday by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
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The Edmonton Oilers have recalled forward Josh Samanski from the AHL's Bakersfield Condors, setting him up for his NHL debut on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks. In a corresponding move, forward Isaac Howard was loaned to Bakersfield. Kasperi Kapanen also returns from injury for the game at Rogers Place.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been selected as the NHL's first star of the week for the second consecutive time. The 28-year-old recorded five goals and five assists over four games, leading the league in scoring during that span. His performance helped the Oilers secure three wins and improve their standing in the Pacific Division.
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Matt Boldy scored twice to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday at Grand Casino Arena. The victory marked Minnesota's seventh consecutive win and extended their points streak to 14 games at home. Connor McDavid scored for Edmonton, extending his point streak to nine games.
The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed veteran defenseman Troy Stecher off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. The move comes amid injuries to key players on the Maple Leafs' blue line. Stecher joins the team after playing six games with Edmonton this season.
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The Edmonton Oilers loaned rookie forward Isaac Howard to the AHL's Bakersfield Condors on Friday to make room for the return of Zach Hyman from injury. The team also placed defenceman Troy Stecher on waivers ahead of their road game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
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