Oilers Draft Latvian Star Berzkalns

The Oilers snagged a gem at 58th overall, selecting Latvia’s Rudolfs Berzkalns — a dynamic, clutch-scoring center who lit up the USHL and stunned Canada with an OT winner at the 2026 WJC. A national champ with his academy and a Clark Cup winner with Muskegon, Berzkalns jumped 19 spots in final NHL Central Scouting rankings and joins a rare trio of Latvian Oilers picks. His all-around game, reminiscent of Zach Hyman, makes him a perfect fit — and he’s headed to Boston College this fall, with rookie camp in Edmonton this summer. 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/b0225797ec5dd7aa