How Impactful Will Mathieu Joseph Be For the Oilers?

The Edmonton Oilers made several major offseason moves, but Mathieu Joseph’s one-year, $1 million deal has largely flown under the radar. That could be a mistake, and he might be one of the team's surprises of the season.

Joseph brings speed, relentless forechecking and strong defensive play, ranking among the NHL’s better defensive forwards in recent seasons. He has also been an effective penalty killer, addressing an area Edmonton needs to improve.

With D.J. Smith familiar with Joseph from their time in Ottawa and Los Angeles, he could have an inside track on a roster spot. Rather than simply being depth, Joseph could push for a regular bottom-six role.

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Mathieu Joseph’s under‑the‑radar signing could become one of Edmonton’s smartest offseason moves. Here’s why fans shouldn’t overlook him.

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