The minor league affiliates of the Edmonton Oilers are starting to build real momentum for the 2025–26 campaign. The Oilers’ NCAA prospects continue to find their footing as the majority of their freshman class of players become more comfortable at the next level of their development.
Welcome to the Oil Rig Edmonton Oilers prospect update. Each week, we delve into how the Oilers’ prospects have performed in their respective leagues, accompanied by a feature on one standout prospect in Edmonton’s system. We have defined a prospect as a skater who has played fewer than 65 NHL games and was born in 2001 or earlier.
Petr Hauser: Forward from Czechia
The 2003-born prospect was initially drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the fifth round of the 2022 draft. Hauser was then acquired by the Oilers as a throw-in from the Boston/New Jersey trades on March 4, 2025 that also included Trent Frederic and Max Jones.
If the name sounds unfamiliar, it’s largely because he has played his entire career in Czechia for Sparta Praha, Plzen HC, and Vitkovice HC since his draft year. At 6’4″, he plays a playmaker’s game with some elements of a power forward.
His game is highlighted by strong puck skills, decent timing and elements of physicality and compete.
All of that being said, Hauser has had a tumultuous 2025–26 campaign in Czechia. This uncertainty is due to the forward being the main candidate with Vitkovice to be sent down to their minor league in Czechia2. When he is up in the top league, it’s mostly as a bottom-six forward with limited TOI.
What does Hauser do well?
The soft-skill forward has quality puck skills that allow him to be a smooth handler, with decent enough vision and passing to get the puck where it needs to be. He shows safe decision-making and a good frame, plus body positioning to absorb hits while implementing solid puck protection mechanics.
His puck skills and physicality blend well with his senses around timing, play anticipation, positioning, and space creation. Hauser also thrives down low as a play supporter as well, and can generate supportive offensive pressure. In short, he’s a classic hockey wing-man.
Why is Hauser struggling this season then?
Hauser shows limited effectiveness as he doesn’t use his 6’4″ frame to its full ability reducing his grit, board play ability, and hitting effectiveness. This lack of hard skill compounds and makes his average motor even less noticeable as Hauser lacks defensive engagement in plays.
In the offensive zone, Hauser is more of a supporter than a creator. The European forward knows where to be on the ice, but struggles to recognize options and create on his own, which hints at below average offensive instincts at the professional level.
Additionally, there are two major drawbacks Hasuer has not improved since his draft year. His skating displays limited hip flection mixed with a shuffle-esque stride, which leads to lackluster acceleration. And secondly, he has a stiff shot with limited leverage, elevation, and power.
In short, his skillset looked good for the junior level, but through his ineffectiveness in play creation, mixed in with limited growth in key areas since his draft year, the Czechia-born forward has struggled to build momentum leading to him currently playing in Czechia2 with Berani Zlin.
Final thoughts on Hauser
Hauser is a prospect the Oilers have to decide if they are going to sign by June 1, 2026. With Hauser’s current role and struggles it would be unlikely that Edmonton signs him, but if they do, expect him to be AHL depth or NHL bottom-six in the event of injuries.
Edmonton Oilers prospect updates
AHL
- The Condors have shifted their momentum as they picked up two wins against division rival Henderson on the 7th (4–2), and 8th (5–3) this past week.
- Bakersfield now sits fifth in the AHL’s Pacific division with a 5–4–2 record.
- 31-year-old veteran goalie Matt Tomkins was given the two games against Henderson and played well, stopping 64/69 shots. Tomkins looks to have gained the coaching staffs trust over recently acquired Connor Ingram.
ECHL
- The Komets have another strong week, going 2–1–0 in a trio of games against the Florida Everblades this past week.
- Fort Wayne now sits first in the ECHL’s Western Conference’s Central division, with a 7–2–0 record.
- James Stefan and Jayden Grubbe sit tied for first among Oilers signed prospects with seven points across nine games each. Stefan specifically has six goals across nine games; talk about his WHL sniping coming alive at the pro level.
- Beau Akey made his debut with the Komets on November 8th against the Florida Everblades, and has played three games since being assigned to the ECHL on November 4th.
- Another week saw another two wins for Samuel Jonsson, as he also collects a pair of wins against the Florida Everblades, including his third shutout of the season in first game on November 5th, and a second 4–3 shootout win on November 8th.
- Nathaniel Day appeared in the sole loss on November 7th of the Komets this past week. The 2005 born goaltender is in a bit of a downward slump posting a .880 SV% over four games so far.
- Oilers prospect and Greensboro Gargoyle goaltender, Connor Ungar, had mixed results in the ECHL this past week, with a pair of losses against Wheeling. He stopped 49 of the 54 shots he faced.
Europe
- Petr Hauser has been reassigned to Czechia2 with the Berani Zlin. He appeared in two games with his new club.
NCAA
- 2025 fifth round defender, Asher Barnett, appeared in a pair of games against the University of Wisconsin. Barnett continues to thrive as a third pairing defender with Michigan and making the most of his opportunities, with an assist this week.
- Aiden Park has settled in to a bottom-six role with Michigan, where he generated an assist and a +2 rating this past week.
- Oilers top defensive prospect, Paul Fischer, appeared in a pair of games against the University of Minnesota. Fischer’s two way play making ability continues to improve, through better facilitation and vision. He also posted an assist in the second game.
- Dalyn Wakely played two games against the University of New Hampshire. In his second game he found the scoresheet twice with a goal and an assist.
WHL
- David Lewandowski appeared in two games, scoring a goal and assist against the Moose Jaw Warriors, and going pointless against the Calgary Hitmen.
- Kamloops Blazers forward, Tommy Lafreniere, continues to build his point streak which is now at four games and six points in total. The Blazers had a strong come-alive victory against the Spokane Chiefs, where they won 8–2 and Lafreniere contributed two assists. The Canadian forward’s compete level has improved in term of motor, engagement, and intensity with an assist in a close 4–3 OT loss to Everett this week as well.
Forwards
| Player | Position | GP | G | A | P | P/GP | PIM | Team | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim Beryozkin | RW | 25 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.36 | 6 | Yaroslavl Lokomitiv | KHL |
| Connor Clattenburg | LW | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.18 | 26 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Jayden Grubbe | C/RW | 9 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 0.78 | 7 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL |
| Petr Hauser | RW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Berani Zlin | Czechia2 |
| Quinn Hutson | RW/LW | 11 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.55 | 10 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Roby Järventie | LW/RW | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1.14 | 6 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Tommy Lafreniere | RW/C | 18 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 1.11 | 6 | Kamloops Blazers | WHL |
| David Lewandowski | LW | 18 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 1.11 | 18 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL |
| Viljami Marjala | LW/C | 11 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.82 | 0 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| William Nicholl | C/LW | – | – | – | – | – | – | London Knights | OHL |
| Aidan Park | C | 12 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0.58 | 4 | University of Michigan | NCAA |
| Matvei Petrov | LW/RW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Josh Samanski | C/LW | 11 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.45 | 4 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| James Stefan | RW/LW | 9 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0.78 | 2 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL |
| Brady Stonehouse | RW/LW | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.44 | 2 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL |
| Dalyn Wakely | C | 10 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0.80 | 6 | UMass-Lowell | NCAA |
Defence
| Player | Position | GP | G | A | P | P/GP | PIM | Team | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Akey | RD | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL |
| Asher Barnett | LD | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.33 | 6 | University of Michigan | NCAA |
| Bauer Berry | LD | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.25 | 8 | University of St. Thomas | NCAA |
| Damien Carfagna | LD | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.25 | 2 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Paul Fischer | LD | 10 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.80 | 16 | University of Notre Dame | NCAA |
| Albin Sundin | RD | 17 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.24 | 8 | Timra IK | SHL |
| Nikita Yevseyev | LD | 24 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0.33 | 16 | Amur Khabarovsk | KHL |
Goaltenders
| Player | GP | GAA | SV% | Record | SO | Team | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Day | 4 | 2.78 | .889 | 2-2-0 | 1 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL |
| Samuel Jonsson | 5 | 1.57 | .930 | 5-0-0 | 3 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL |
| Connor Ungar | 3 | 1.86 | .924 | 1-1-1 | 0 | Greensboro Gargoyles | ECHL |
| Daniel Salonen | 12 | 2.51 | .882 | 5–4–2 | 2 | Lukko | Liiga |
| Eemil Vinni | 8 | 3.35 | .867 | 4–2-2 | 1 | JoKP | Mestis |
