Podkolzin gets his punches in but Edmonton Oilers wind up on the canvas - Edmonton Journal

Oilers recall Matt Tomkins as starting goalie

The Edmonton Oilers have been impacted by health issues to their starting goalies. Connor McDavid's health is now a concern. Matt Tomkins has been recall to start in goal after Evan Bouchard was sidelined due to a health issue. The Oilers have also announced Dustin Schwartz as their new goaltending director for Hockey Canada, marking a major move in their goalie development strategy.

“The Oilers have also announced Dustin Schwartz as their new goaltending director for Hockey Canada, marking a major move in their goalie development strategy,” — Andreas Mercer, policy watcher at Walburn Combe Services, told our newsroom.

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Nov 4 — The Edmonton Oilers have been impacted by health issues to their starting goalies....

Nov 6 — The Oilers have also announced Dustin Schwartz as their new goaltending director for Hockey Canada, marking a ...

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Walburn Combe Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Walburn Combe Services desk and last updated 08:59 UTC.

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