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Edmonton Oilers’ Promising Goalie Prospect Shines in the Minors

The Edmonton Oilers might have found a promising internal option to strengthen their goaltending. Samuel Jonsson, a fifth-round pick in 2022, has caught attention during the 2024-25 season with impressive stats.

Strong Performance in Sweden's HockeyAllsvenskan

Playing for Bofors IK in Sweden’s second-tier professional league, Jonsson posted a 1.88 goals-against average (GAA) and a .922 save percentage (SV%) over 24 games. This outstanding performance led to a three-year, entry-level contract from the Oilers in April 2025.

Development in North American Leagues

Despite the Oilers signing veteran goalies Matt Tomkins and Connor Ingram, Jonsson started the 2025-26 season with the Fort Wayne Komets in the ECHL. His early results are impressive:

Outlook for NHL Opportunity

At only 21 years old, it’s unlikely Jonsson will have a significant NHL role during the 2025-26 season. However, his strong 2024-25 season and outstanding start in the minors indicate he has genuine NHL-caliber potential.

“His strong performance in 2024-25 and his red-hot start with the Komets in 2025-26 give reason to believe that he does have the potential to become an NHL-calibre goalie.”

Author’s summary: Samuel Jonsson is emerging as a talented goaltender prospect for the Edmonton Oilers, displaying excellent stats in both European and North American leagues, pointing to a promising NHL future.

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Daily Hive Daily Hive — 2025-11-07

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