The Edmonton Oilers announced more roster cuts Wednesday, as the opening night roster is coming more into focus. Edmonton has assigned Laurent Brossoit, Jordan Oesterle and Dillon Simpson to the Bakersfield Condors, the team announced Tuesday.
This means that Cam Talbot and Jonas Gustavsson will be the Oilers’ goaltending tandem. While Brossoit put up strong performances during camp, he is not yet ready for a full-time job in the NHL. An extra year in the AHL will do him well, and further development will only make him stronger.
The Oilers’ cuts also indicate a projection of the Oilers defensive corps.