Caleb Kerney discusses Edmonton Oilers goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Jack Campbell. The Edmonton Oilers are making an impression around the league. After being the first team to have a full attendance for captain skates - many other teams reportedly followed suit. Mattias Ekholm, Leon Draisaitl & Evan Bouchard. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk4NzA1MjIxNzkzMjI4MTM5/usatsi_20332587_168401874_lowres.jpg] Mattias Ekholm, Leon Draisaitl & Evan Bouchard. The Oilers captain skates gave us a glimpse at some forward line combinations [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/analysis/oilers-projected-forward-lines-based-on-captains-skate] as well as defensive pairings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-projected-defensive-pairings-based-on-captains-skate] that could be utilized at the beginning of the regular season. We saw Connor McDavid with Connor Brown on his right wing, which could be the beginning of a breakout season for Brown. A notable defence pairing in Mattias Ekholm and Philip Broberg could become a standout combination this season. Related: Oilers' Best Prospect is the Next Mattias Ekholm [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-best-prospect-is-the-next-mattias-ekholm] Former Oiler Josh Archibald had signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning this past off-season. Something in his life had changed, to the point where he notified Lightning management that he wouldn't attend camp - and was promptly placed on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/ex-oiler-wont-play-in-the-nhl-this-year] Adam Erne. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNzU1NDEzNjk0NTU1NTIy/usatsi_20439239_168401874_lowres.jpg] Adam Erne. A third professional tryout contract was signed [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/former-gritty-red-wing-forward-signs-with-the-oilers] ahead of the Oilers main camp beginning. NHL veteran Adam Erne will be joining Sam Gagner and Brandon Sutter as players looking to leave a good impression on the coaching staff - and be awarded with a contract for the season. Related: Oilers' PTOs Are Players Fans Should Root For [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/oilers-ptos-are-players-fans-should-root-for] The rookie camp started [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-announce-2023-rookie-camp-roster] this past week with Beau Akey, Xavier Bourgault and Matvey Petrov being notable draft picks in attendance. Noah Ganske was one of 15 camp invitees [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-invite-towering-defender-prospect-to-rookie-camp] who is gifted with a 6-foot-7 & 210 lbs frame. That combined with his right-handedness makes the prospect of him signing an entry level contract (or AHL deal) something for Oiler fans to monitor in the near future. Beau Akey. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTk5MDE2ODEyODEyMTgzNTA4/usatsi_19868836_168401874_lowres.jpg] Beau Akey. The rookies have played two games in the Young Stars Classic prospect tournament. They defeated [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/akey-sloan-impress-in-young-stars-classic-opener] the Winnipeg Jets rookies 3-1. Akey and Jake Sloan both showed up on the scoresheet, with Akey proving that he has offensive chops to run a power play. Related: Underrated Oilers' Center Inspires Young Sabres Prospect [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/underrated-oilers-center-inspires-young-sabres-prospect] They dropped their second game [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/oilers-rookie-petrov-shines-bright-in-loss] to the Calgary Flames rookie squad - not before Petrov made his presence felt with a fantastic one-timer goal and nifty moves on the power play. Jujhar Khaira. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwODQ3ODgxMTE5MjEyOTMw/usatsi_20412516_168401874_lowres.jpg] Jujhar Khaira. Elliotte Friedman tweeted out on Saturday September 16th that Jujhar Khaira was looking to sign [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/news/former-oiler-signing-with-new-team] with the Minnesota Wild. The nature of that contract is not yet finalized, but there appears to be some potential immigration issues. Those issues could lead to a PTO contract to get him to camp and then a standard contract once those speedbumps are ironed out. Related: 3 Oilers' Superstars With the Best Middle Names [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/rankings/3-oilers-superstars-with-the-best-middle-names] Related: Newly Acquired Oiler Could Be the Final Piece Needed for a Stanley Cup [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/newly-acquired-oiler-could-be-the-final-piece-needed-for-a-stanley-cup] Related: Point Predictions for Oilers' Top 6 Forwards [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/opinion/point-predictions-for-oilers-top-6-forwards]
