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Oilers Place Noah Philp on LTIR, Recall Hard-Hitting Connor Clattenburg
The Oilers placed Noah Philp on LTIR and recalled physical forward Connor Clattenburg. Clattenburg will bring a boost of much needed energy.
The Edmonton Oilers announced Friday that forward Noah Philp has been placed on long-term injured reserve, prompting the team to recall rugged winger Connor Clattenburg from the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL. It’s a tough break for Philp as he tried to maintain a regular spot in the lineup, but it’s an opportunity for Clattenburgh, who brings boatloads of energy to an Oilers team that has been lacking it of late.
Philp, who has two goals and one assist through 15 games this season, is now sidelined indefinitely. The Oilers haven’t disclosed the nature of the injury, but an LTIR designation suggests this is more than a minor setback.
To fill the roster spot, Edmonton turned to one of its most physical prospects. Clattenburg, a fifth-round pick in 2024, has made his presence felt in the AHL with 59 penalty minutes, one goal, and one assist in 15 games. Known far more for his edge than his scoring touch, the 20-year-old brings a “loud game,” as Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer described, adding that the former Flint Firebirds captain “hits everything that moves.”
With the Oilers coming off a draining contest in Tampa and preparing to close out their seven-game road trip Saturday in Florida, Clattenburg’s arrival could inject some much-needed energy into a struggling lineup. If he plays or acts as the extra forward, it will be something worth watching.
For a team battling inconsistency and searching for identity, the timing might be right for a player built to stir things up.
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