The Edmonton Oilers were ecstatic when Anton Slepyshev broke out during training camp, posting impressive numbers in the preseason and foreshadowing a great season to come. In fact, the team was so excited that they kept him on the opening night roster, but unfortunately, his performance would soon decline.
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After about 11 games in the NHL, Slepyshev (a left wing) was forced to play on his offside and only posted a single assist, and was a minus-5. He was then sent back down to the AHL, where he’d finish the season and continue to develop with the Bakersfield Condors.