Head coach Kris Knoblauch was disappointed to cut this prospect
As the Edmonton Oilers highly anticipated regular season is right around the corner, it's crunch time for head coach Kris Knoblauch.
The Oilers have one preseason game left against the Vancouver Canucks, indicating that the team's roster is almost finalized. With that in mind, it doesn't negate the fact that Kris Knoblauch's job has been extremely difficult during this year's training camp.
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Knoblauch pointed to Ben Gleason as a player who had great training camps and are close to being NHL players, but the Oilers do not have a spot for them.
- Coach Knoblauch
Despite the heartbreak for Knoblauch, the Hockey Writers indicate that Gleason could be considered for a mid season call up.
As hard as it is to send hard working players home, it's the nature of the business. Ben Gleason will look to be a breakout player for the Condors this season to earn his stripes in hopes of getting another shot with the Oilers.
source: The hockey writers - Oilers Daily
Oilers Coach Knoblauch Disappointed To Make Recent Roster Cuts
