The Edmonton Oilers have waived veteran middle Derek Ryan. As a part of their plan to get below the wage cap ceiling and function exterior of LTIR, the Oilers are on the lookout for roster house by sending Ryan all the way down to the AHL. The hope by the group is that he’ll clear because the workforce makes room to herald lately acquired defenseman John Klinbgerg.
The #Oilers have positioned ahead Derek Ryan on waivers & loaned defenceman Josh Brown to the @Condors.
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 19, 2025
The Oilers additionally despatched defenseman Josh Brown again to Bakersfield Condors of the AHL.
These strikes look like a part of the roster administration wanted to not take the complete brunt of the Klingberg contract. And, as a result of the Oilers are giving a glance to Noah Philp and wish to see what he can do forward of the NHL commerce deadline, Ryan’s placement on waivers was a logical alternative for the workforce. He’s not a daily within the lineup, despite the fact that he’s a helpful depth ahead who kills penalties and wins faceoffs.

Ryan has performed in 33 video games this season, posting a aim and 4 assists. At a $900K cap hit, there’s a probability one other workforce will choose up Ryan. He’s a helpful low-cost choice requiring one other workforce to not spend property so as to add to their roster.
The Ryan and Brown Strikes Make Sense for the Oilers
Ryan is a strong bottom-six ahead who performs nicely on either side of the puck and has earned each inch of his NHL profession as an undrafted participant. He has struggled this season, making the choice a logical one for the Oilers.
Brown was despatched down following the Oilers’ grueling street journey. He was introduced up for depth, however seemingly doesn’t have a spot on the NHL workforce, significantly given the addition of Klingberg and hypothesis the Oilers would nonetheless like so as to add one other blueliner forward of the commerce deadline.
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