Hot Links: Thursday, September 26

Morning, folks!

The Oilers resume their preseason campaign this evening with a visit to the Winnipeg Jets. Lineup information hasn’t yet been released but given the limited numbers in camp, expect it to look pretty similar to what the Oilers inevitably trot out opening night.

With Shane Starrett and Evan Bouchard assigned to Bakersfield, the Oilers have fewer than ten cuts left to make. Tonight’s game will prove critical for some of those bubble players.

Joel Persson suffered a shoulder injury against Arizona, and will be out for 7-10 days, leaving the door wide open for Ethan Bear to step up and make the team while he’s out on injured reserve.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also picked up a knock in that game, so keep your eyes peeled for more updates on RNH’s status throughout the day. The Oilers certainly can’t afford him to miss any regular season time.

Without further ado, let’s get right into it.

From Us

Hot Links: Wednesday, September 25 (Copper and Blue)

Upper Body Injury To Joel Persson Could Pave Way For Ethan Bear (Copper and Blue)

From Elsewhere

Weekly Rumours – Rosters Being Trimmed And Players Are Available (Oilersnation)

Persson’s Shoulder Injury Opens Door Wide For Bear (Sun)

Joakim Nygard’s Game Is Still Work In Progress For The Oilers (Sun)

Oilers’ Joel Persson Out Seven To 10 Days With Shoulder Injury (Sportsnet)

Joel Persson Injured, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Banged Up (Oilersnation)

The Oilers Aren’t Tanking, But They Might As Well Be (Oilersnation)

Opening Night Lineup Coming Into View (Lowetide)

For Money

Joakim Nygard Managing His Anger As He Eyes Spot On Oilers (The Athletic)

Assessing The Oilers’ Roster As The Final Positional Battles Are Sorted Out (The Athletic)