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Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Edmonton Oilers swing a deal to add a solid D-man Asher Barnett at draft #133 overall
Article content The Edmonton Oilers third pick in the 2025 NHL Draft was #131 overall, due to a trade with Nashville… With it, they selected Asher Barnett. Article content Barnett is an eighteen-year-old out of Wilmette, Illinois. He stands 6'0 and weighs in at 194 LB. He is a left-shot D-man. Was a Captain of his U.S. National Development team. In 2024-25 he was 3-3-6 in 21 GP. And he was +8. Scouts say this kid is a hard battler defensively. They praise his defensive details. He is hard in net-front battles, and strong at getting body possession on attackers and separating them from the puck. He has a strong stick and possesses a solid first pass. Experts think he may have more offence than his numbers show. Article content Ranked #160 by McKeen's Hockey, #96 by NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters), and #114 by Draft Prospects Hockey. More to come… Now on Bluesky @ Also, find me on Threads @kleavins, Twitter @KurtLeavins, Instagram at LeavinsOnHockey, and Mastodon at KurtLeavins@ This article is not AI generated. Recently, at The Cult… LEAVINS: Oilers elect Tommy Lefreneiere as first pick of 2025 NHL Draft STAPLES: David Lewandowski the Oilers second selection in 2025 Draft LEAVINS: Will this be the Summer of Stan? STAPLES: Trent Frederic signs Bruce McCurdy, 1955-2025. Latest National Stories
Edmonton Journal
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
The Edmonton Oilers and Trent Frederic about to form a long-term business relationship
Article content I project Frederic as a long-term middle six guy, more likely a staple on a line with significant defensive responsibilities and energy. I very much-admired Frederic's defensive conscience in the post-season. He is keenly aware of on-ice situations in front of him and tracks back diligently. And I do expect him to get a real shot at pivot. I also expect Frederic to become a value member of the Edmonton Oilers' special team's deployment. In 2024 the Bruins PK with Frederic involved enjoyed an 82.5% success rate. He was a regular PK guy in Boston. And I expect he will be in Edmonton also. I also expect we will hear of this signing within days. Now on Bluesky @ Also, find me on Threads @kleavins, Twitter @KurtLeavins, Instagram at LeavinsOnHockey, and Mastodon at KurtLeavins@ This article is not AI generated. Recently, at The Cult… LEAVINS: The bottom line on why the Edmonton Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers In memory of Bruce McCurdy, 1955-2025.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Cult of Hockey's "Never in doubt as Oil beat Cats in OT" podcast
Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins and David Staples of the Edmonton Journal dig into the Oilers of Edmonton's 4-3 OT win over the Panthers of Florida.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Cult of Hockey's "Oilers and Skinner skunk Stars" podcast
Let's do this! The Cult of Hockey podcast. By the Faithful and for the Faithful. Today Kurt Leavins and David Staples of the Edmonton Journal dig into Edmonton's 3-0 win over the Stars of Dallas.
