Oilers re-call Noah Philp from the Bakersfield Condors
The second half of the NHL season is upon, and the Edmonton Oilers are getting their ducks in a row for another playoff push. Just now, the team announced that they have re-called prospect Noah Philp from the Bakersfield Condors.
The 26-year-old made his NHL debut on Oct. 31 against the Nashville Predators during his first stint with the club and recorded his first NHL point with an assist over 11:54 of ice time in a 5-1 victory for the Oilers at Bridgestone Arena.
Philp was reassigned to the Condors on Nov. 4 and has recorded 17 points (nine goals) in 28 AHL games with Bakersfield this season.
The Canmore, AB product signed as a free agent with the Oilers on July 1, 2024 after taking a hiatus from professional hockey during the 2023-24 NHL season.
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Noah Philp should get a stretch of games to prove that he should stick on the roster, while Jeff Skinner and Derek Ryan are trying to keep their spot on the roster.
This roster move should also hint towards the Oilers sending down Josh Brown to the AHL in the coming days, or perhaps placing Jeff Skinner or Derek Ryan on waivers. If Noah Philp can prove himself to be part of the team's future, he will make an older veteran expendable.
Regardless, Noah Philp has earned his shot, and it should be interesting how the you prospect adjusts to NHL level competition.
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