Hamblin scored twice on three shots in AHL Bakersfield's 5-4 overtime loss to Colorado on Tuesday.
Hamblin has gotten on the scoresheet in just two of six games for the Condors this season, but both instances have been multi-point efforts. The 26-year-old is a potential call-up for the Oilers whenever they need to add a little grit to the bottom six. The Edmonton native has three points over 41 career NHL outings, though he didn't get into a game with the big club last season.
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Oilers' James Hamblin: Earns three points in AHL win
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Hamblin scored twice on four shots and added an assist in AHL Bakersfield's 5-4 overtime win over Coachella Valley on Sunday.
Hamblin was held off the scoresheet in the Condors' first two games before this breakout effort. The 26-year-old had 19 goals and 45 points in 51 regular-season AHL outings last year. He's earned 41 appearances for the Oilers at the NHL level, but with just three points in those games, he's unlikely to have much of a scoring presence if he gets a call-up in 2025-26.
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Oilers' James Hamblin: Returned to minors
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Hamblin was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday.
In a corresponding move, the Oilers recalled Isaac Howard from the minors. Hamblin collected 19 goals and 45 points over 51 games with AHL Bakersfield during the 2024-25 regular season.
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Oilers' James Hamblin: Elevated from minors
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Hamblin was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday.
Hamblin looks set to make the Opening Night lineup after Isaac Howard and David Tomasek were sent down to the minors in a corresponding move. While the 26-year-old Hamblin will get the first crack at the NHL roster against the Flames on Wednesday, his spot on the roster is far from guaranteed, and fantasy managers should probably expect him to be sent back to the minors at some point.
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Oilers' James Hamblin: Up from minors
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Hamblin was summoned by Edmonton on Wednesday.
Hamblin is expected to play in Wednesday's preseason game against Seattle. He'll probably be returned to the minors after the tilt. The 26-year-old had 19 goals and 45 points in 51 regular-season outings with AHL Bakersfield in 2024-25.
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Oilers' James Hamblin: Waived Saturday
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Hamblin was put on waivers by Edmonton on Saturday, per PuckPedia.
Hamblin had 19 goals and 45 points in 51 regular-season appearances with AHL Bakersfield in 2024-25. Hamblin is expected to clear waivers and report to Bakersfield.
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Oilers' James Hamblin: Signs two-way deal
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Hamblin signed a two-year, two-way contract with Edmonton on Monday.
Hamblin had two goals and one assist in 31 regular-season games with the Oilers in 2023-24. He also notched four goals and four helpers in 13 regular-season contests for AHL Bakersfield this past campaign. Hamblin will compete for a bottom-six spot during Edmonton's training camp.
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Oilers' James Hamblin: No-show on offense
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Hamblin is stuck in an 11-game point drought.
Hamblin's last point was a helper Nov. 28 versus the Golden Knights. The 24-year-old has maintained a steady spot on the Oilers' fourth line, but his limited usage and nonexistent offense makes him a non-factor in fantasy. For the season, he has three points, 12 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 22 appearances. Hamblin may lose his place in the lineup once Sam Gagner (undisclosed) or Dylan Holloway (lower body) is ready to play.
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Oilers' James Hamblin: Finds twine Sunday
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Hamblin scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Ducks.
Hamblin tallied on a big rebound in the second period to put the Oilers ahead 5-2. The goal was his second of the season, with both coming over the last five games. Hamblin has yet to provide an assist while adding six shots on net, nine blocked shots, two hits and a plus-1 rating through 10 appearances.
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Oilers' James Hamblin: Up with Oilers
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Hamblin was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday.
Hamblin didn't have a point in 10 games with the Oilers during the regular season. He is slated to be an extra forward for Edmonton during the playoffs.
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Oilers' James Hamblin: Heads to AHL
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Hamblin was loaned to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.
Hamblin was a healthy scratch for the past three games. He has registered 12 shots on goal, one block and two hits in 10 appearances with the Oilers this season. The 23-year-old forward averaged just 8:52 of ice time and was unable to post his first career NHL point.
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Oilers' James Hamblin: Seeking first point
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Hamblin has not registered a point in 11 games this season.
Hamblin has been in and out of the lineup as a depth forward while the Oilers battle a handful of injuries. He took the spot held by Leon Draisaitl (undisclosed) in Friday's 7-2 win over the Kraken, but Hamblin still managed to finished with a minus-1 rating and one shot on goal in 10:33 of ice time. The 23-year-old has 13 shots on net, two hits, two PIM and a minus-4 rating this season -- he's not doing enough to be on the fantasy radar in the vast majority of formats.
