Edmonton Oilers Training Camp Roster 2023-24 Season

A complete list of the players for the 2023 training camp of the Oilers are:

Forwards

• Drake Caggiula
• Derek Ryan
• Mattias Janmark
• Greg McKegg
• Zach Hyman
• Lane Pederson
• Brandon Sutter
• Adam Erne
• Seth Griffith
• Brad Malone
• Connor Brown
• Leon Draisaitl
• Warren Foegele
• Cam Wright
• Jayden Grubbe
• Matvey Petrov
• Dino Kambeitz
• Carl Berglund
• Carter Savoie
• Ture Linden
• Ethan De Jong
• Xavier Bourgault
• Dylan Holloway
• James Hamblin
• Jake Chiasson
• Raphaël Lavoie
• Ty Tullio
• Ryan McLeod
• Sam Gagner
• Evander Kane
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
• Connor McDavid

Defense

• Evan Bouchard
• Cody Ceci
• Ben Gleason
• Mattias Ekholm
• Darnell Nurse
• Brett Kulak
• Connor Corcoran
• Vincent Desharnais
• Alex Peters
• Phil Kemp
• Noah Ganske
• Markus Niemelainen
• Noel Hoefenmayer
• Beau Akey
• Xavier Bernard
• Jake Johnson
• Cam Dineen
• Philip Broberg
• Maximus Wanner

Goaltenders

• Calvin Pickard
• Nathan Day
• Olivier Rodrigue
• Jack Campbell
• Tyler Parks
• Stuart Skinner

The Oilers training camp schedule ahead of the 2023-24 season is September 15-22. The on-ice sessions are open and free to the public.

Furthermore, the development camp of the Edmonton Oilers had 28 players in attendance, split into two groups: Team Kurri and Team Gretzky.

Among those at the training session were six of the Oilers' eight selections from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, including Xavier Bourgault. On July 5, the franchise held an Oilers Alumni Skate at Rogers Place.

Comparatively, last season's training camp began on September 22 at the same venue with a much larger participation of 66 players, which contrasts with this year's camp.

The detailed Oilers training camp 2023 schedule is listed in the table below.

Oilers Preseason Schedule 2023-24

Edmonton Oilers have a total of 8 pre-season games this season. The teams that the Oilers will compete against are:

• Monday - September 25 - Winnipeg Jets - 3:45 AM
• Tuesday - September 26 - Winning Jets - 5:45 AM
• Thursday- September 28 - Vancouver Canucks - 6:45 AM
• Saturday - September 30 - Calgary Flames - 6:45 AM
• Sunday - October 1 - Vancouver Canucks - 6:45 AM
• Tuesday - October 3 - Seattle Kraken - 7:45 AM
• Thursday - October 5 - Calgary Flames - 6:45 AM
• Saturday - October 7 - Seattle Kraken - 6:45 AM

The Oilers franchise prepared for the upcoming 2023/24 season by conducting their training camp at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.

In 2016, the Edmonton Oilers became pioneers in the NHL by constructing a cutting-edge practice arena adjacent to their home ice. It included a generous workout facility located at the Downtown Community Arena, connected to Rogers Place via a pedway.

Previously, from 1974 to 2016, the Oilers held their training sessions at Rexall Place in Edmonton. It is the venue steeped in history and home to numerous unforgettable moments, albeit lacking modern amenities by contemporary standards.

The Oilers had three different phases of their training camp for 2023-2024:

Development Camp

The 2023 Development Camp was held from July 3 - 6 at the Downtown Community Arena.

It featured 29 players, including six of the Oilers eight picks from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The camp also included a 3-on-3 edition of the Billy Moores Cup, which was won by Team Kurri.

The players participated in various on-ice and off-ice activities, such as skating drills, strength and conditioning sessions, and lifestyle education workshops.

Rookie Camp

The Rookie Camp is scheduled to run from September 15-18. Emerging prospects participate in the Young Stars tournament in Penticton, BC.

This competition showcased some of the most promising young talents from the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Vancouver Canucks.

The Oilers extended invitations to various prospects, including Ethan De Jong, Preston Lounsbury, Josh Van Mulligen, Noah Van Vliet, etc.

The camp provided them with a valuable forum to display their abilities and compete against other skilled prospects from around the league.

Training Camp

The Training Camp schedule hasn't been made official as of now, but it's anticipated to start in mid-September ahead of the preseason games.

It's likely that the camp will occur at Rogers Place, which is the home arena for the Oilers. During the camp, various activities will take place, such as on-ice training sessions practice games, and preseason matches.

Participants will be organized into distinct groups depending on their positions and levels of experience. This camp offers an important chance for players to demonstrate their abilities to the coaching staff and compete for a place on the opening roster.

Oilers coaches for the 2023-24 NHL season are listed in the table below along with their positions.

Jay Woodcroft - Head Coach

In February 2023, Jay Woodcroft assumed the position of head coach for the Oilers. Jay boasts an abundance of coaching experience.

Prior to his time with the Bakersfield Condors, Woodcroft had previous roles with fellow NHL teams Detroit Red Wings and the San Jose Sharks.

While serving as the Condors' head coach for four years, he accomplished significant achievements. He became the first AHL coach to secure both the Pacific Division regular season and playoff championships in 2021.

His achievements extend to winning the Stanley Cup while serving as a video coach for the Red Wings in 2008, earning the title of AHL Coach of the Year in 2019, and making valuable contributions to Team Canada's coaching staff at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Woodcroft, who now serves as the Oilers' 17th head coach will be making all the necessary efforts to ensure that the Oilers' title drought ends.

Glen Gulutzan - Assistant Coach

Glen Gulutzan joined the Oilers franchise in 2018. As an assistant coach of the team, he is responsible for managing the team's power play.

His coaching experience extends to serving as the head coach for the Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames in the NHL. Furthermore, his tenure also includes the Texas Stars and the Las Vegas Wranglers in the AHL and ECHL respectively.

Among his accomplishments are earning the title of ECHL Coach of the Year in 2006 and contributing as a video coach to the Detroit Red Wings' Stanley Cup victory in 2008.

Moreover, Gulutzan has a history of involvement in junior hockey within the WHL. He also played professional hockey in the WCHL and Finland.

Dave Manson - Assistant Coach

Dave Manson became an assistant coach for the Edmonton team in 2020. Manson specializes in managing the team's defense and penalty kill.

His coaching career includes stints as an assistant coach for the Bakersfield Condors in the AHL, as well as for the Prince Albert Raiders and the Saskatoon Blades in the WHL. He received the WHL Coach of the Year accolade in 2014.

Manson's substantial NHL career comprises 16 seasons as a defenseman, during which he played for eight different teams, including the Oilers. He became well-known for his physical and aggressive style of play.

Mark Stuart

Mark Stuart is a Canadian ice hockey coach who joined the Oilers as an assistant coach in 2021. He works with the team’s defensemen and helps them improve their skills and tactics.

He has also been a player development coach for the Winnipeg Jets and a head coach for the Sioux City Musketeers in the USHL. He won the Clark Cup as a head coach in 2017.

Stuart played 11 seasons in the NHL as a defenseman for three different teams. He was known for his leadership and toughness on the ice.