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Oilers training camp faces challenges with key player absences

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:14 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Oilers training camp faces challenges with key player absences

Summary

The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for training camp next month but will be missing several key players. Newly signed goaltender Frederik Andersen, forwards Mattias Janmark and Matt Savoie, along with defenseman Alec Regula, are all expected to be unavailable due to injuries and recovery from medical procedures. Andersen had significant playoff success with the Carolina Hurricanes prior to his acquisition. Updates on the players' statuses will be provided as available.

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Status Watch

•Oilers will miss Frederik Andersen, Mattias Janmark, Matt Savoie, and Alec Regula at camp.
•Andersen recently assisted the Carolina Hurricanes in winning the Stanley Cup.
•Janmark and Regula are recovering from prior medical procedures.
•Savoie and Andersen are rehabbing injuries from off-season training.
•Further updates on player availability will be provided later.

Latest Updates

12:14 AMYahoo Sports — Oilers Training Camp Takes Concerning Turn With Several Health Updates

What they're saying

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The 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.
— Yahoo Sports

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