Rodrigue signed a one-year contract with KHL HC Barys Astana on Thursday, according to RDS.ca,
Rodrigue played a pair of games with Edmonton during the 2024-25 regular season but he was not given a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. Rodrigue was unable to garner a contract with an NHL team in the last six weeks, finally signing with the Kazakhstan team. Rodrigue was 18-16-7 with a 3.12 GAA and an .897 save percentage across 41 regular-season appearances with AHL Bakersfield in 2024-25.
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Olivier Rodrigue: Set to hit open market Tuesday
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The Oilers did not extend a qualifying offer to Rodrigue on Monday, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Rodrigue appeared in two regular-season games with the Oilers last season, going 0-1-0 with an .862 save percentage and a 3.10 GAA. The 24-year-old also registered an 18-16-7 record, .897 save percentage and 3.12 GAA over 41 outings with AHL Bakersfield. The 2018 second-round pick will look to link up with a new organization when free agency opens Tuesday.
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Oilers' Olivier Rodrigue: Sent back to minors
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Rodrigue was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.
Rodrigue's demotion could be an indication that Stuart Skinner (head) will be available for Friday's clash with the Sharks -- though the move could be undone prior to puck drop. With the available cap space, the Oilers brought up Cam Dineen from the minors to give them six healthy blueliners.
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Oilers' Olivier Rodrigue: First NHL start on tap
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Rodrigue will make his first NHL start on the road against Anaheim on Monday, Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels reports.
Rodrigue made his NHL debut in relief against Seattle on March 27 and turned aside seven of eight shots (.875 save percentage). He's made 40 appearances for AHL Bakersfield this year, going 18-15-7 with a 3.05 GAA and .899 save percentage. The 24-year-old will have a favorable opponent for his first NHL start, as the Ducks are averaging just 2.68 goals per game, which is tied for the fifth-worst mark in the league.
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Oilers' Olivier Rodrigue: Recalled from AHL
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Rodrigue was summoned from AHL Bakersfield on Thursday on an emergency basis.
The Oilers loaned Derek Ryan to the minors in a corresponding move. Rodrigue will probably be Calvin Pickard's backup in Thursday's road game versus Seattle after Stuart Skinner (head) sustained an injury in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Dallas.
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Oilers' Olivier Rodrigue: Lands on waivers
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Rodrigue was placed on waivers Sunday.
Rodrigues supplied a 19-12-5 record with a 2.73 GAA and a .916 save percentage in 37 appearances for AHL Bakersfield during the 2023-24 regular season. The 24-year-old netminder will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.
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Oilers' Olivier Rodrigue: Inks two-way deal with Edmonton
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Rodrigue signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Oilers on Tuesday.
Rodrigue wrapped up his entry-level deal while posting a 14-14-1 record, a 2.77 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 29 games with AHL Bakersfield last season. He'll remain with the Oilers' organization for now, though it's likely he again spends the bulk of 2023-24 in the minors.
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Oilers' Olivier Rodrigue: Up with Oilers
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Rodrigue was summoned from AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.
Rodrigue posted a 14-14-1 record at the AHL level this season with a 2.77 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 29 appearances. He is slated to serve as Edmonton's third goaltender in the playoffs behind Stuart Skinner and Jack Campbell.
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Oilers' Olivier Rodrigue: Recalled to taxi squad
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Rodrigue has been recalled from the Austrian League and will join Edmonton's taxi squad, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
With Mike Smith (undisclosed) being placed on long-term injured reserve, Rodrigue will serve as insurance behind Mikko Koskinen and Stuart Skinner. The 20-year-old was a second-round pick by Edmonton in 2018 and spent last season in the QMJHL. He'll need to quarantine upon arrival in Canada prior to joining the team.
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Oilers' Olivier Rodrigue: Loaned to Austrian club
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The Oilers have loaned Rodrigue to the Graz99ers of the Austrian Hockey League.
Rodrigue spent the 2019-20 season with the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL, compiling a 31-7-1 record while posting a 2.32 GAA and .918 save percentage. He'll likely be recalled ahead of Edmonton's training camp, but he's still at least a few years away from making an impact at the NHL level.
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Oilers' Olivier Rodrigue: Released from camp
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Rodrigue has been released from Edmonton's training camp roster, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
The Oilers wanted Rodrigue to attend training camp because the team's development camp and fall rookie tournament were both cancelled due to COVID-19, but he was never expected to still be with the club for its qualifying round matchup with the Blackhawks. The 2018 second-round pick posted a 31-7-1 record while registering a 2.32 GAA and .918 save percentage in 39 appearances with his QMJHL team this year.
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Oilers' Olivier Rodrigue: Joining training camp
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Rodrigue will take part in the Oilers' return to play training camp, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
Rodrigue won't be getting into any playoff games, barring a real bad run of injuries, but the opportunity to practice with NHL players will no doubt help his long-term development. The 19-year-old went 31-7-1 with a .918 save percentage and 2.32 GAA in 39 appearances for QMJHL Moncton this year.
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Oilers' Olivier Rodrigue: Busy in loss to Flames prospects
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Rodrigue stopped 40 of 42 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Flames' prospects.
The Oilers' rookies didn't help their 19-year-old goalie much, as only Evan Bouchard was able to get the puck behind Flames goalie Dustin Wolf. Rodrigue's strong play kept the Oilers in striking distance for a majority of the contest. Expect Rodrigue to spend another year with QMJHL Drummondville, where he posted a 2.80 GAA and an .895 save percentage over 142 games in the last three seasons. Rodrigue is likely three-plus years away from having an impact at the NHL level.
Rodrigue agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Edmonton on Wednesday.
Rodrigue -- who was selected by the club with the 62nd overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft -- went 35-9-1 with a .902 save percentage in 48 appearances with QMJHL Drummondville this season. The 18-year-old netminder figures to spend at least another year in juniors before getting a shot with AHL Bakersfield, though the organization's lack of goalie depth could force it to fast-track the youngster's development.
