Edmonton Oilers defenceman Slater Koekkoek has opened up about a long-time battle with anxiety that forced him to step away from the game. Koekkoek, 29,
The 29-year-old hasn’t played this season despite being under contract with the Oilers for the rest of the year. Not much has been said about Koekkoek’s status since training camp, when GM Ken Holland said Koekkoek was taking time to prioritize her mental health.
With the offseason in full swing, it’s time to examine what each squad will need to accomplish over the coming weeks. Next up is a look at the Oilers.
The Edmonton Oilers made a pair of roster moves Wednesday assigning Tyson Barrie off the injured reserve and assigning Slater Koekkoek to the Bakersfield Condors.
Koekkoek, 27, was signed to a new two-year contract in August but has already found himself on the outside looking in for the Oilers.
Edmonton will be without several players for their next game on Monday against Ottawa.
The Edmonton Oilers have activated defenceman Slater Koekkoek from the injured reserve. He is expected to draw into the lineup Saturday night against the Seattle Kraken.
Losing Nurse now, right as the team appears to be taking the next step, is an absolute crushing blow to the group.
First round selection from 2018 earns callup after injury to Slater Koekkoek The Oilers are expected to recall defenceman Philip Broberg today after an injury to Slater Koekkoek in last night’s bonkers win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Slater Koekkoek left the game against the Winnipeg Jets Thursday night with a lower-body injury. Koekkoek appeared to be injured five minutes into the game on the hit seen below, but returned to play four more shifts.
Welcome to the 2020-21 season review and 2021-22 season preview player-by-player! In this, and other articles, I’ll be, well, reviewing the Edmonton Oilers 2020-21 season and previewing the 2021-22 season.
Ken Holland continues to be active this offseason. On Thursday (August 12), the Edmonton Oilers general manager signed defenceman Slater Koekkoek to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $925,000.
Koekkoek, 27, registered a single point in 18 games for the Oilers, but still was in the lineup when the team took on the Winnipeg Jets in the first round of the playoffs (and were quickly swept).
Slater Koekkoek is expected to be out long-term with a broken collarbone.
In a quick Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team has finalized their taxi squad after players were either claimed off waivers or cleared. Who has been selected?
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