Author of the article: Bruce McCurdy • Edmonton Journal Defenceman Dimitri Samorukov takes part in Edmonton Oilers rookie camp at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Photo by Ian Kucerak /Postmedia The Edmonton Oilers returned to practice on Sunday afternoon in Derek Ryan ‘s old stomping grounds, Clare Drake Arena. Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The roster remains in a state of flux, with a trio of personnel moves announced by the club: Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The additions of Philip Broberg and Dmitri Samorukov on an emergency basis brings the Oilers’ defence corps up to the minimum six required. The squad is currently missing no fewer than five (5) left-shot defenders: Kris Russell and Markus Niemelainen are both injured, while Darnell Nurse, Duncan Keith and William Lagesson are all in COVID protocol. That leaves an ultra-thin corps on the left side of Slater Koekkoek along with Broberg and Samorukov, who will be making his NHL debut next game unless another defender is cleared to play. Samorukov, 22, was touted as a dark horse to make the Oilers out of camp this…
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