Greater depth at centre in Oilers’ org poses a problem for this promising pivot

2024 Edmonton Oilers prospects #10 C Jayden Grubbe Previously: #8 in 2023 age 21, 6’3, 203 lbs., acquired by trade 2023 May 31 When Noah Philp announced his retirement after the 2022-23 season, the Edmonton Oilers suddenly had a big hole in their feeder system, and at a key position. Ken Holland filled the hole that same spring, making a trade-and-sign with New York Rangers to acquire the rights to Jayden Grubbe on May 31, then signing the then-20-year-old to a three-year Entry Level Contract that same day. In acquiring the #65 pick from 2021, the Oilers gave up the #152 selection in 2023, a very reasonable exchange. For the Rangers, it was a late act to salvage something of substance from what for them was an unsigned draft pick.