Oilers eye late-blooming center Samanski for recall

Edmonton is weighing its next recall from Bakersfield after several Condors players were called up. Undrafted 6-foot-2 center Josh Samanski, who signed with the Oilers in 2025, has emerged as the top candidate, leading the Condors in even-strength points and bringing speed, two-way play and size. While his exact NHL arrival timing remains unclear, a bottom-six NHL role seems plausible in the near term as Oilers’ depth options continue to push for NHL jobs.