Music: {allcanada} Training Camp Buzz: Edmonton Oilers

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

{allcanada} Training Camp Buzz: Edmonton Oilers

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Mike Smith failed his physical and will be placed on long-term injured reserve, Oilers general manager Ken Holland said.

The goalie, who is in the final season of a two-year contract, was 21-6-2 with a 2.31 goals-against average and .923 save percentage in 32 regular-season games last season (30 starts) and helped the Oilers advance to the Western Conference Final.

Smith previously had said he hadn't decided if he would play this season, and Mikko Koskinen, Edmonton's other goalie last season, signed to play in Europe. The Oilers signed Jack Campbell to a five-year contract July 13.

Holland said defenseman Cody Ceci has a hamstring injury that will keep him out of training camp for at least three days and defenseman Slater Koekkoek (personal) will be away from the team indefinitely.

Holland also was hopeful that forward Ryan McLeod, who is a restricted free agent, would be signed soon.

"He took physicals today, talked to his agent yesterday, we're going to talk again this afternoon, so I am hopeful we're going to find a solution," Holland said. "I'm hoping he is going to be on the ice tomorrow."

McLeod had 22 points (nine goals, 12 assists) in 71 games last season.

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