BREAKING: Edmonton Oilers Announce Emergency Roster Move at 9PM Last night

The Edmonton Oilers face a roster challenge, as Connor Brown was unable to play last Saturday. To address this issue, they resorted to a short-term cap-exempt emergency recall. The team has officially announced the utilization of this recall to bring James Hamblin up from AHL Bakersfield.

James Hamblin, a 24-year-old forward, had his first taste of NHL action last season with the Edmonton Oilers, where he participated in ten games. Although he didn't tally any points during that stint, he managed to record twelve shots on goal while averaging just under nine minutes of ice time per game. The majority of his last season was spent in the minor leagues, where he put up impressive numbers for the Condors, contributing 10 goals and 18 assists in 52 games.

In the current season, Hamblin has continued to excel in the AHL, registering two goals and three assists in six games. His consistent and solid performance in the minor league has earned him a promotion to the NHL. With Connor Brown unavailable, the Oilers are looking to Hamblin to make valuable contributions to the team.