Today the Edmonton Oilers have announced the return of one of their top prospects back to the NHL.
Edmonton Oilers Call Up Star Prospect
The Edmonton Oilers officially announced that they have recalled forward prospect Raphael Lavoie from AHL Bakersfield. Lavoie was the 38th pick in 2019 and remains one of the team's top prospects.
Forward Raphael Lavoie has been recalled from the @Condors on an emergency basis. Defenceman Ben Gleason has been loaned to Bakersfield.
In a corresponding move defenseman Ben Gleason was loaned to Bakersfield. With this call up Lavoie has earned his second NHL opportunity this season. In his first stint in the big leagues, Lavoie played 6 games but did not record a point.
Lavoie's first opportunity to play and obtain that coveted first NHL point will be tonight against the Los Angeles Kings.