Oilers to open camp without goalie Andersen and three other players
Edmonton's newly signed netminder joins three teammates on the injury list just weeks before training camp begins.
Why it matters
The injuries raise questions about the Oilers' goaltending depth as they head into a new NHL season.
The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday that goaltender Frederik Andersen will miss training camp next month after being injured during off-season training. He is joined on the injured list by defenceman Alec Regula and forwards Mattias Janmark and Matt Savoie.
The team did not disclose details of the injuries to Andersen and Savoie, both hurt during off-season workouts. Janmark had surgery in March for a chronic, undisclosed injury and is recovering from a subsequent medical procedure performed after last season.
Andersen, 26, signed a one-year, US$2.8 million deal with the Oilers on July 1 after helping the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup. In last season's playoffs he posted a 13-2-0 record with a 1.89 goals-against average, a .913 save percentage and three shutouts.
The Oilers, who have long sought stability in net, will still have veteran Tristan Jarry and prospect Devon Levi available heading into camp.
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