Anton Lander’s Long Game | Edmonton Oilers News

Edmonton Oilers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Anton Lander’s NHL journey with the Oilers was a tale of near-misses and quiet consistency, marked by just 10 goals and 35 points in over 200 games—but analytics hinted at second-line value. Though he flirted with stardom in the AHL and earned a full NHL season, he never quite cracked the elite tier. His story took a turn overseas, where he won a KHL title, played in Switzerland, and returned to Sweden to captain Timrå IK—the team from his junior roots. Now 35, he’s still thriving, logging nearly 400 games and proving his passion for hockey remains as strong as ever. Listen in comfort:Get a…