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Oilers Draft Latvian Star Berzkalns
The Oilers snagged a gem at 58th overall, selecting Latvia’s Rudolfs Berzkalns — a dynamic, clutch-scoring center who lit up the USHL and stunned Canada with an OT winner at the 2026 WJC. A national champ with his academy and a Clark Cup winner with Muskegon, Berzkalns jumped 19 spots in final NHL Central Scouting rankings and joins a rare trio of Latvian Oilers picks. His all-around game, reminiscent of Zach Hyman, makes him a perfect fit — and he’s headed to Boston College this fall, with rookie camp in Edmonton this summer. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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