With the Olympic break ending in heartbreak for Canada, expect Captain Connor McDavid to have even more fuel for a long playoff run. Bakersfield Condor Josh Samanski has also returned to the Edmonton Oilers after a five-game stint with Team Germany.
Both the Condors and Fort Wayne Komets continue to build momentum as the trade deadline approaches.
Let’s take a look at everything that happened within the Oilers system this past week.
Welcome to the TOR Edmonton Oilers prospect update. We have defined a prospect as a skater who has played fewer than 65 NHL games and was born in 2001 or later.
Brady Stonehouse, Forward, Fort Wayne Komets, ECHL
Stonehouse’s season so far
It has been an up-and-down season for Stonehouse. The OHL alumnus is currently in the awkward tweener phase between the ECHL and the AHL. The 21-year-old forward has played the majority of the campaign with Fort Wayne, where he has served as a middle-six forward in a Clattenburg-esque role.
In this role, Stonehouse has averaged 12:26 of TOI and plays a secondary role on both the power play and penalty kill units. While the forward was in the AHL for a nine-game stint, he averaged a measly 6:52 of TOI, and primarily served in a checking role.
What is going right for Stonehouse this season
Stonehouse plays a power-forward’s role, and his physicality and hockey sense continue to grow, no matter where he is in the Oilers system. This translates to more proactive positioning, pro-level play anticipation, decent enough play reads and some raw offensive instincts.
In his bottom-six role in Fort Wayne, Stonehouse is certainly making the most of his opportunity as his offensive instincts help him generate 1.19 scoring chances per game, of which he converts on 12%.
Stonehouse also has a 0.18 goals expected rate for the 2025–26 campaign. These 0.18 goals expected and 12% conversion rate is especially impressive considering his low 49% shot accuracy.
Stonehouse is also a wrecking ball on the ice with 1.13 hits per game and displays good stability in his 5’10 frame. The Ontario product is showing that his physicality is transferable to the professional ranks with his high frequency, good physical engagement, and inside-body positioning on most plays.
Now what’s not working
Stonehouse is a raw prospect who is not quite ready for the AHL yet. The elements that hold him back the most are his ugly skating, low compete level, and rough puck skills. His skating is immediately noticeable due to a clanky short stride/extension, limited acceleration/power generation, and a lack of agility.
This means that Stonehouse is more often than not chasing plays and is not a transitional asset even at the ECHL level.
These skating issues compound with a low compete level that demonstrates an absent intensity, play engagement, and motor, making the 2004-born forward invisible on the ice during his shifts. Spatial awareness is also lacking, meaning he routinely crashes into teammates and reduces his option creation.
Last but not least, Stonehouse’s puck skills have not adjusted to the ECHL level yet. These struggles are articulated through his sense of timing being off, issues with pass receptions, and passes straight into pressure, showing some needed poise growth.
The Komet forward’s handling and control remain inconsistent, exemplified by a 50% deke success rate and a pass completion rate of only 78% this season.
Where does Stonehouse fit into the Oilers organization?
It’s unlikely that Oiler fans will see much of the Ottawa 67’s alumnus, as Stonehouse’s game remains quite raw and needs further refinement. Expect Stonehouse to spend the rest of the season with Fort Wayne in the ECHL.
The 5’10” forward could make the Condors next season as a bottom-six/depth option, but don’t be surprised if he is sent back to the ECHL again. In a handful of years, he could be a comfortable middle-six option at the AHL or a similar European professional level.
Edmonton Oilers prospect updates
AHL
- Bakersfield went 1–1–0 this past week. They first collected a 4–3 win against the Coachella Firebirds on the 18th. The Condors then dropped a game 5–4 in OT to their rivals, the Calgary Wranglers, on the 20th.
- The Bakersfield Condors remain third in the AHL’s Pacific Division with a 27–15–8 record and 62 points.
- The entire Condors roster has been relatively consistent in 2026, but possible breakout players include defenceman Beau Akey and forward Roby Jarventie.
- Defender Tyson Feist and forward Brady Stonehouse were returned to the Komets on the 17th. Matthew Savoie was sent down to the Condors on the 17th, and Oilers teammate Alex Regula followed on a conditioning stint with Bakersfield on the 18th.
- Forward Josh Samanski was returned to the Condors from the German Olympic team on the 20th. Forward Matthew Brown was returned to Fort Wayne on the 21st.
- Goaltending prospect Conner Ungar was assigned to the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL on the 23rd.
ECHL
- Fort Wayne played a trio of games against the Norfolk Admirals on the 18th, 20th, and 21st. The Komets secured points in each game with a 3–1 victory on the 18th, a 6–5 OTL on the 20th, and a 4–1 win in the third game.
- With the 5/6 points, Fort Wayne has now jumped Toledo in the standings for first in the ECHL’s Central Division. The Komets now have a 29–13–8 record on the 2025–2026 campaign.
- Brady Stonehouse is an Oilers-affiliated prospect to watch after being sent down after a relatively successful 9-game AHL stint in Bakersfield.
- Forward Matt Brown joined the Komets on the 21st, after being reassigned by Bakersfield.
Europe
- 2024 second-round goaltender, Eemil Vinni, has been traded/reassigned to Ketterä of the Metsis. The 2005-born goaltender is off to a hot start, with a .944 save percentage and going 1–0–1 in his first two games with his new club.
OHL
- Forward prospect William Nicholl played against the Barrie Colts on the 20th and the Sudbury Wolves on the 22nd. In the latter game, Nicholl had just his third multi-point outing of the campaign with a goal and an assist. Expect the speedy, hard-working forward to earn a contract with the Oilers.
WHL
- 2025 fourth-round forward David Lewandowski enters Wednesday on a seven-game point streak, where he has amassed 10 points. The German forward appeared in two games this past week, one against the Red Deer Rebels on the 20th and the Calgary Hitmen on the 21st. In both Outings Lewandowski posted two assists each.
Forwards
| Player | Position | GP | G | A | P | P/GP | PIM | Team | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxim Beryozkin | RW | 55 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 0.42 | 14 | Yaroslavl Lokomitiv | KHL |
| Samuel Poulin | W/C | 49 | 13 | 22 | 35 | 0.71 | 24 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Isaac Howard | LW/RW | 26 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 1.19 | 6 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Connor Clattenburg | LW | 20 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0.15 | 88 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Jayden Grubbe | C/RW | 24 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 0.63 | 19 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL |
| Petr Hauser | RW | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 | 0 | Berani Zlin | Czechia2 |
| Quinn Hutson | RW/LW | 45 | 24 | 21 | 45 | 1.00 | 66 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Roby Järventie | LW/RW | 43 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 0.72 | 24 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Tommy Lafreniere | RW/C | 56 | 32 | 31 | 63 | 1.13 | 20 | Kamloops Blazers | WHL |
| David Lewandowski | LW | 48 | 15 | 41 | 56 | 1.17 | 36 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL |
| Viljami Marjala | LW/C | 50 | 13 | 29 | 42 | 0.84 | 14 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| William Nicholl | C/LW | 21 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 0.81 | 12 | London Knights | OHL |
| Aidan Park | C | 32 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 0.47 | 28 | University of Michigan | NCAA |
| Matvei Petrov | LW/RW | 23 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.22 | 2 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Josh Samanski | C/LW | 40 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 0.70 | 36 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| James Stefan | RW/LW | 38 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 0.89 | 10 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL |
| Brady Stonehouse | RW/LW | 34 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 0.41 | 33 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL |
| Dalyn Wakely | C | 32 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 0.56 | 34 | UMass-Lowell | NCAA |
Defence
| Player | Position | GP | G | A | P | P/GP | PIM | Team | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Akey | RD | 32 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.31 | 16 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Asher Barnett | LD | 32 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 0.47 | 12 | University of Michigan | NCAA |
| Bauer Berry | LD | 31 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.32 | 16 | University of St. Thomas | NCAA |
| Damien Carfagna | LD | 44 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0.36 | 18 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Paul Fischer | LD | 28 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 0.68 | 39 | University of Notre Dame | NCAA |
| Albin Sundin | RD | 44 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 0.20 | 14 | Timra IK | SHL |
| Nikita Yevseyev | LD | 55 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 0.29 | 36 | Amur Khabarovsk | KHL |
Goaltenders
| Player | GP | GAA | SV% | Record | SO | Team | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Day | 28 | 2.80 | .888 | 14-8-6 | 3 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL |
| Samuel Jonsson | 21 | 2.37 | .908 | 13-5-2 | 4 | Fort Wayne Komets | ECHL |
| Connor Ungar | 12 | 2.40 | .926 | 9-2-1 | 1 | Bakersfield Condors | AHL |
| Daniel Salonen | 27 | 2.37 | .887 | 12-7-6 | 3 | Lukko | Liiga |
| Eemil Vinni | 19 | 2.99 | .890 | 9-5-5 | 1 | Kettera | Mestis |
