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: Reassigned to AHL
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Hamblin was loaned to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.
Hamblin has two goals and three points across 31 games in a bottom-six role with Edmonton this season. The 24-year-old forward has three goals and five points in six AHL outings this campaign . Dylan Holloway was recalled in a corresponding move.
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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: Picks up first helper
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Hamblin notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights.
Hamblin set up a Sam Gagner tally in the first period. The helper was Hamblin's first of the season to go with two goals over 11 appearances. All three of his points have come in the last six games, though he remains in a fourth-line role with minimal ice time. The 24-year-old has added 10 blocked shots, three shots and six shots on goal.
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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.
