Oilers Draft Big Latvian Center

The Oilers pulled off a savvy trade-down to snag 18-year-old Latvian behemoth Rudolfs Berzkalns at 58th overall — a big, bruising center who dominated the USHL and already reps Latvia internationally. Scouts rave about his two-way grit and physical presence, calling him a potential bottom-six workhorse who’ll make opponents pay. Picked later than some expected, he’s a steal — and the Oilers got an extra fifth-round pick to boot. With Berzkalns joining Swedish forward Malcom Gästrin in their draft haul, Edmonton’s clearly building depth with size and toughness in mind. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a5fafd9cfc37e62