EDMONTON – History repeats itself.

Edmonton Oilers fans are well-versed with the waiver wire this season. Numerous Oilers found their way onto the roster because of the waiver wire.

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Kasperi Kapanen and Alec Regula were both acquired on waivers. However, the Oilers have also lost numerous players from waivers. Raphael Lavoie and Travis Dermott were both claimed off of waivers by other teams this year.

Now one of them finds themselves in a familiar position.

Left-handed defender Dermott is once again on waivers. He was put on waivers by the Oilers on December 12th, 2024. Since then, the Minnesota Wild has claimed him.

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The 28-year-old played nine games for the Wild before his demotion. Dermott didn’t record any points or shots while averaging 11:23 per game.

The defender was utilized more during his stint with the Oilers. He played 10 games and registered two shots. Dermott played almost two minutes more per game, averaging 13:05.

Dermott could help out the Oilers in a big way, should they decide to claim him, specifically with the Bakersfield Condors. The Condors do not have any left-handed defenders on their team. Dermott has an obvious roster spot if the Oilers decide to bite.

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If no other team puts in a claim for Dermott (and the Oilers claim him) he would be able to be assigned to the Condors immediately. This would be the best, and only, reason for the Oilers to bring him back in to the fold. 

The addition of John Klingberg has taken away any potential spot for Dermott to join the NHL club. But when it comes to the Condors, never say never.

We will wait until tomorrow to see if anyone will claim him.

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