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Oilers’ Bold Move on Berzkalns | Edmonton Oilers News
The Oilers pulled off a savvy move at the 2026 NHL Draft, trading down to land Rudolfs Berzkalns — a towering, two-way Latvian forward with serious upside. After two solid seasons in the USHL with Muskegon, Berzkalns proved his worth under pressure, chipping in 10 playoff points and showing steady growth in all areas of the game. A physical, intelligent power forward with elite puck protection and a quick, dangerous shot, he’s not a volume scorer but a high-impact player with untapped offensive potential. With his development path set at Boston College, the Oilers are betting big on a…
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