Today, the Edmonton Oilers have announced they have released 7 players just days before training camp begins. The Edmonton Oilers continue preparations for the upcoming 2025-26 season and many fans have expected them to add players as camp invites. Instead, the Oilers have decided to release seven players cutting down their overall roster heading into training camp and potentially providing new spots for free agents. <h3>Edmonton Oilers Release 7 Players Before Training Camp Begins</h3> This afternoon, the Oilers announced that they have released 7 players who were on amateur tryout contracts playing in the prospects games for the team. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/edmontonoilers/status/1967664563928940906'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Most notably, the Oilers released Dru Krebs brother of Buffalo Sabres forward Peyton Krebs as well as defenseman Parker Von Richter who impressed throughout the tournament. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/mikekarafilidis/status/1967553686311494010'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> While these players were likely not going to make the Edmonton Oilers opening night roster they were fighting for opportunities to play in the AHL in Bakersfield as they develop into potential NHLers. These releases now open up potential spots for pro tryout contracts to be signed which could mean <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/former-oiler-klim-kostin-makes-a-strong-statement-regarding-rumors-of-his-potential-return-to-edmonton' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>a reunion with former Oiler Klim Kostin</a> after all. While additions this late before training camp are unlikely Bowman and the front office could see someone on the open market that is worth landing and giving an NHL opportunity over the players who were released. As training camp gets underway, it will be up to Stan Bowman and Kris Knoblauch to build the roster that can finally get over the mountain and become Stanley Cup Champions.