Oilers Sign Michaels, Dach Returns, Injuries Test Squad

0:00It's April 7th. This is NHL News today, AI-powered stories from inside your team. The Emmett and Oilers are grinding hard to snag the Pacific Division title as the 2025-26 season wraps up, chasing that elusive, Stanley Cup since their last winback in 1990. They're staying aggressive for the long haul, locking in prospects and managing injuries to keep the course strong. They just signed 23-year-old forward Owen Michaels to a one-year entry-level deal right out of Western Michigan University where he dropped 13 goals and 13 assists in 39 games. He jumps straight into practice and sticks with a big club since he can't head to the A-Chail yet. Meanwhile, Colton Doc is back from a 12-game injury layoff, suiting up tonight against the Utah mammoth and what could preview a first round. Playoff clash. It's only his fourth game since the trade deadline swap, adding depth just in time. From the flip side, star injuries are testing the squad. Zach Hyman's his precautionary, but would lace up for playoffs while Leon Drys Idol

1:04skips the final road trip, eyeing skates this week though, he might miss game 1 if they push deep. With these moves and updates, the Oilers are stacking the deck for contention, blending fresh talent with battle-tested vets as the postseason heat.