Haas agreed to terms on a five-year deal with Swiss club EHC Biel-Bienne on Thursday.
Haas returns to Biel-Bienne, a team with which he came up through the youth ranks and previously served as an assistant captain for three seasons from 2014-17. In two years with Edmonton, the 29-year-old center appeared in 92 games in which he registered seven goals, six assists and 89 hits while averaging 10:19 of ice time. Given his age and the length of his contract, this likely will mark the end of Haas' time in the NHL.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Returning for regular-season finale
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Haas (foot) will return to the lineup for Saturday's regular-season finale against the Canucks, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Haas will make his first appearance since May 1, skating with James Neal on a fourth line that's likely to have a rotating cast of options on the other wing, as Edmonton's going with 11 forwards and seven defensemen. The veteran center will likely fill a defense-first fourth-line role if he cracks the lineup in the playoffs, and Saturday's game will serve as an opportunity to knock off the rust prior to the postseason.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Not playing Wednesday
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Haas (foot) is not in the lineup Wednesday against Montreal.
Haas will miss his sixth straight game with the foot issue, and with just two regular-season games left after Wednesday, it's unclear if he'll return prior to the playoffs.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Out again Monday
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Haas (foot) will not suit up for Monday's tilt with Montreal, NHL.com reports.
Haas has now missed the last five games and hasn't scored a point since March 17. He'll be questionable for Wednesday's game against the Canadiens.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Absence continues Saturday
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Haas (foot) won't play Saturday against the Canucks but should be ready by the playoffs, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
The cause of Haas' injury was previously unknown, but it was revealed that he was injured by taking a shot to the foot. Edmonton has three more regular-season games left after Saturday, and it sounds like Haas could miss some or all of those as well, though he's yet to be ruled out officially beyond Saturday.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Remains out
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Haas (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday versus the Canucks, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Haas will miss a second straight game with the injury. Kyle Turris is in the lineup in a bottom-six role to fill the void.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Out with undisclosed issue
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Haas will not be in the lineup against Vancouver on Monday after sustaining an undisclosed injury, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.
Given Haas hasn't scored a point since March 17 versus Calgary, a run of 16 games without a point, few fantasy players will notice the center's absence. Even once given the green light to play, he could still find himself watching from the press box given the veteran depth on the club.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: No luck on scoresheet
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Haas is in an 11-game point drought.
Haas has just seven shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-5 rating in that span. The Swiss center isn't a big source of offense, but he keeps a regular spot in the lineup thanks to his steady defense. He has three points, 30 hits and a minus-5 rating through 28 appearances overall.
Haas recorded an assist in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Flames.
Haas set up Zack Kassian on the Oilers' seventh goal. The 29-year-old Haas has two goals and a helper through 17 games this year. Expect the Swiss center to remain in a bottom-six role, although he could take on more ice time while Jujhar Khaira (upper body) is out.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Posts insurance goal
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Haas scored a goal on two shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Friday's 6-2 win over the Senators.
Haas contributed the Oilers' sixth and final goal of the game. The 29-year-old has just two tallies and 11 shots on net through 14 appearances. Haas mainly works as a defensive presence on the fourth line, so his scoring chances will likely be limited.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Tallies first goal of season
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Haas scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Friday's 2-1 win over the Flames.
Haas cleaned up a rebound near the crease at 17:55 of the second period. His tally stood as the game-winner Friday. It was the Swiss center's first point in four appearances this year. Haas is expected to bring penalty-killing skill and a little depth scoring to the Oilers' bottom six. He'll have to fend off challenges from Devin Shore and Kyle Turris to stay in the lineup.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Activated Wednesday
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The Oilers activated Haas (undisclosed) off injured reserve Wednesday.
Haas has missed the past five games with the undisclosed injury, but as evidenced by this news, he'll have an opportunity to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Jets. The 29-year-old has only suited up in two games this season, averaging 14:23 of ice time and going pointless over that span.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Returns in fourth-line role
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Haas (undisclosed) blocked three shots and skated 10:15 in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Jets.
Haas returned from a five-game absence to center the Oilers' fourth line between Kyle Turris and Alex Chiasson. The 29-year-old Haas was second among Oilers skaters with 4:10 of shorthanded ice time, providing a boost to their penalty-killing ranks. He's still looking for his first point, but he has seven blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in three games. There's little reason for fantasy managers to have interest in the Swiss center.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Placed on IR
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Haas (undisclosed) was designated for injured reserve Monday.
Haas will miss a second straight game. Since his IR designation is retroactive to Feb. 2, Haas is eligible to return Tuesday against the Senators. The 29-year-old dressed for just two games this season, recording four blocked shots and no points.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Unavailable Saturday
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Haas (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game versus the Flames, Jack Michaels of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Haas had been in the lineup for the last two games, but his mystery injury will cost him time. The Swiss center usually works in the bottom six -- Jujhar Khaira reenters the lineup in a similar role, although the Oilers are deploying seven defensemen and 11 forwards for Saturday's contest. Haas will try to be ready for Monday's game in Ottawa.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: May not play Saturday
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Haas (undisclosed) didn't skate Friday and may not play Saturday against the Flames, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.
If Haas is unable to go, Jujhar Khaira will likely draw into the lineup against Calgary. Check back for another update on the 29-year-old pivot prior to puck drop.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Removed from protocol list
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Haas was lifted from the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list Friday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.
Haas tested positive for the virus in December but went back to practice for the first time Friday. It's unclear when he'll be ready to suit up for a game, but his first chance will be Saturday against Montreal.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Resumes skating
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Haas (COVID-19) resumed skating Friday.
Haas tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 21 and remains without a timetable for his return to game action, but he's clearly making progress in his recovery. Nonetheless, the 28-year-old forward is likely still at least a week away from joining Edmonton's active roster. Once cleared, Haas will hope to settle into a spot on the Oilers' fourth line.
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Oilers' Gaetan Haas: Facing lengthy absence
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Haas (COVID-19) will miss Wednesday's season opener versus the Canucks and at least the first week of the season, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.
Per Gregor, James Neal (undisclosed) could return to the Oilers next week, but Haas will be out longer than that. The 28-year-old Haas is recovering from COVID-19 -- his positive test was revealed Dec. 21. The Swiss center could eventually work his way into a fourth-line role which will be handled for now by Jujhar Khaira.
