# Edmonton Oilers roster injury challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/edmonton-oilers-roster-injury-challenges > Updated: 2026-08-29T01:07:05.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. The Edmonton Oilers are facing roster challenges ahead of their upcoming training camp due to several key player injuries. Goaltender Frederik Andersen and winger Matthew Savoie sustained injuries during off-season training, with Andersen potentially sidelined until late October. Additionally, forward Mattias Janmark and defenseman Alec Regula are recovering from medical procedures performed at the end of the 2025-26 season. In response to these absences, particularly the loss of Janmark and Savoie, the team is considering seeking offensive reinforcements. General Manager Stan Bowman may look to sign an unrestricted free agent with penalty-killing experience, with names such as Curtis Lazar, David Kampf, Adam Henrique, and Philipp Kurashev being discussed. However, pursuing a player like Kurashev may present financial challenges, as a projected contract could exceed the team’s current salary cap margin of less than $2 million. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-29: Edmonton Oilers eye roster reinforcements amid training camp absences The Edmonton Oilers are exploring roster additions like Philipp Kurashev due to training camp absences, while the Canadiens and Canucks face trade rumors involving key prospects and players. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edmonton-oilers-eye-roster-reinforcements-amid-training-camp-absences ### 2026-08-26: Edmonton Oilers players to miss training camp due to injuries Four Edmonton Oilers players, including goaltender Frederik Andersen and winger Matthew Savoie, will miss training camp due to various off-season and recovery-related injuries. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edmonton-oilers-players-sidelined-for-start-of-training-camp --- Cite as: Edmonton Oilers roster injury challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/edmonton-oilers-roster-injury-challenges