Tyler Benson News

Tyler Benson will make his season debut Wednesday vs. Chicago.

Benson had two assists and two PIMs in three games with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) prior to his callup to the Oilers. The 24-year-old will be making his season debut after Klim Kostin was announced out due to visa issues. In 36 career NHL games played, he has one goal and two assists with a -6 plus/minus.

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Benson will make his NHL debut on Thursday.

Benson was a second-round pick in 2016 and among the Oilers' top prospects. The 21-year-old winger had a great season going with Bakersfield (AHL), posting 35 points (9G / 26A) in 42 games before being called-up. Benson will make his NHL debut on the fourth line with Gaetan Haas and Alex Chiasson.

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The Oilers have recalled Tyler Benson from Bakersfield (AHL).

Benson, 21, was a second-round pick in 2016 and is expected to make his NHL debut with Joakim Nygard going on IR with a broken bone in his hand. Benson has been terrific in his AHL career, posting 24 goals with 77 assists (101 points) 110 games over the last two seasons.

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