Travis Dermott (Steven Bisig-Imagn Images)EDMONTON – Everybody loves seeing a familiar face.
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For one former Oilers defender, he again finds himself part of the organization.
On Wednesday, the Oilers claimed defender Travis Dermott off of waivers.
Yesterday, I stated that it would make sense for the Oilers to claim him. My argument was that the Bakersfield Condors don’t have any left-handed defenders in their ranks. Plucking Dermott off of waivers would immediately put him in the top pairing on the left side. Additionally, it gives them another warm body to call up should injuries arise.
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He will unlikely get recalled to the Oilers unless there is an injury. His ice time in the 10 games he played with the team before being put on waivers tells you everything you need to know about where he fits with the team.
Dermott averaged 13:05 per game during his earlier stint with the team this season. Josh Brown is the only defender who has played for the Oilers this year with less ice time.
He has been praised for being likable in the locker room. He’s a good teammate and a consummate professional.
But make no mistake, Oilers fans: To improve its team defense, the team needs to do more than claim one defender off of waivers.
Even if that defender is a familiar face.
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