Josh Samanski’s Wild NHL Rise | Edmonton Oilers News

Josh Samanski, the Oilers’ surprise No. 3 prospect, is a German center who never got drafted but’s already making waves—24 NHL games, 2 goals, 2 assists, and a two-year $975K deal. His rise from OHL to top German leagues, then a breakout 18→40 point leap between 2022-2024, led to his ELC. First year in North America? Solid: 8 goals, 31 points in 45 AHL games, then 24 NHL games and 5 playoff appearances. Skating is his secret weapon—fluid, explosive, elite edge work for his size. He’s a transition threat, fearless with the puck, and a two-way asset with penalty kill potential. Projected as a fourth-line spark plug this season, he’s proving you don’t need a draft pedigree to become a legit NHL contributor. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-2026-prospect-countdown-no-3-josh-samanski More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31969443fc1ff91e Report issues to [email protected].