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Oilers Prospect Pool Under Fire | Edmonton News
The Edmonton Oilers’ prospect pool takes a hit in The Athletic’s latest ranking, slipping to 31st overall—tied with the Colorado Avalanche. Their 2026 draft prospects earned a C-minus, signaling a rough outlook for future talent. Surprisingly, Isaac Howard, widely seen as their top young player, drops to fourth on the internal list—which includes players drafted from 2022–2026, even if already in the NHL. Matt Savoie leads the pack, followed by Rudolfs Berzkalns and Asher Barnett (who’s making waves captaining Team USA). Samuel Jonsson vanished from the list entirely, while David Lewandowski…
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