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Goalie Andersen, Three Others to Miss Oilers Camp with Injuries
The team said Frederik Andersen, Alec Regula, Mattias Janmark and Matt Savoie are recovering from injuries or procedures, leaving Edmonton short-handed.
On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that four players, including newly signed goaltender Frederik Andersen, will miss training camp next month due to injuries and medical recovery.
Forwards Mattias Janmark and defenceman Alec Regula are recovering from medical procedures performed last season and shortly after, while Savoie and Andersen are rehabilitating off-season training injuries.
The 26-year-old Andersen signed a one-year, US$2.8 million contract on July 1 after backstopping the Carolina Hurricanes, recording 13 playoff wins with a 1.89 goals-against average and three shutouts.
With Andersen sidelined, the Oilers must rely on veteran Tristan Jarry and prospect Devon Levi to manage goaltending, a position the team has historically struggled to stabilize.
General Manager Stan Bowman hired head coach Mike Babcock to lead the club while completely revamping the roster and coaching staff this offseason to address ongoing personnel challenges.