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 Skookum Jim
Messages: 6160
Registered: March 2006
Location: Burnaby, BC
6 Cups
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Per AI
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Top 2026 NCAA Free Agents Linked to the Oilers
Scouts and analysts have identified several high-priority targets for the Oilers to address their lack of depth, particularly at center and on the right side of the defense.
T.J. Hughes C Michigan
Ranked as the #1 available NCAA free agent. A 24-year-old high-IQ playmaker with over 50 points this season.
Tyson Gross C St. Cloud State
6'3" Alberta native and right-shot center. Plays a responsible 200-foot game; seen as a potential NHL fourth-liner.
Isaiah Norlin D Colgate
6'6" defenseman with significant offensive upside. Identified as a specific fit for Edmonton's defensive needs.
Braden Blace D Quinnipiac
6'3" right-handed defenseman. A strong skater with two-way elements; would help bolster the Oilers' blue-line depth.
Mac Gadowsky D Penn State
24-year-old defenseman heavily rumoured as an Oilers target since last year.
Additional Notable 2026 NCAA Free Agents
Other top players in the 2026 class who may draw interest as the tournament concludes:
Josh Eernisse (RW, Michigan): 6'3", 216-lb power forward and top penalty killer.
Bennett Schimek (LW, Arizona State): Highly creative scorer and Hobey Baker nominee with 42 points this season.
Jake Livanavage (D, North Dakota): Highly mobile and intelligent undersized defenseman.
Lawton Zacher (G, Northeastern): One of the top available goaltenders, known for his poise and technical skill
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