DRAFT: All content from the 2026 NHL Draft

The Edmonton Oilers made five selections on Day 2 of the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft on Saturday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo to round out the club's newest class of prospects.

Before making their first pick in the second round, the Oilers traded pick No. 52 to Tampa Bay for picks No. 58 (second round) and No. 133 (fifth round) and used the 58th-overall pick to select Latvian centre Rudolfs Berzkalns of the USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks.

"As we came closer to the pick, we also were cognizant that we were absent a fourth and fifth round pick, so we had a long stretch between 84 in the third and 180 in the sixth," Oilers Director of Amateur Scouting Rick Pracey said following the Draft.

"We set an opportunity to move back a handful of slots. We moved back to 58 and gained 133, an early fifth-round pick, and that was pure strategy. We felt we were maybe looking at the same type of player, and we could gain something by doing so."

The Oilers then took forward Malcom Gästrin from MoDo Hockey in Sweden's U20 Nationell in the third round at 84th overall before using their fifth- and sixth-round picks to select a pair of Windsor Spitfires in defenceman Andrew Robinson (133rd overall) and forward Caden Harvey (180th overall).

In the seventh round, the Oilers selected goalie Ryan Cameron of the USHL's Sioux Falls Stampede with their final pick at 212th overall to close their draft with a goalie, three forwards and a defenceman.

• 60-second recap of all Oilers 2026 Draft picks

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DAY 2 COVERAGE

The Oilers traded their 52nd-overall pick (second round) to the Tampa Bay Lightning for the 58th-overall pick (second round) and 133rd-overall pick (fifth round).

ROUND 2: 58th overall - Rudolfs Berzkalns - C - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)

• After acquiring the 58th-overall pick in a trade with Tampa Bay, the Oilers used their first selection on the 2026 NHL Draft on centre Rudolfs Berzkalns of the USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks.
• The 6-foot-4, 203-pound centre from Cesis, Latvia recorded 13 goals and 12 assists in 48 games during his second USHL season in 2025-26 to go along with four goals and six assists in 16 playoff games.
• Had five goals and three assists in 43 games in his rookie season with Muskegon in 2024-25, winning the Clark Cup with the Lumberjacks as USHL champions before failing to repeat in 2026 in a five-game defeat to Sioux Falls in the Final.
• In addition to being a strong shooter, Berzkalns is a two-way threat who can play physical with his pro-level size, contribute on both sides of special teams and win important face-offs as a left-shot centre.
• "A big centre, that was important for us, to add some size in the middle of the ice," Rick Pracey said. "We think his game is raw and has tremendous upside. A little raw, but it's in there, and getting size in the middle of the ice was a priority, so that checked a big box for us."

• "Berzkalns is a 6-foot-4, left-shot, two-way centre whose game scouts describe as a modern power forward. He pairs his size and long reach with real skill: he protects pucks, wins board battles, deflects shots, takes faceoffs in most situations, and flashes high-end carries and give-and-go sequences from a solid skating base. He’s also a hard forechecker whose puck pursuit is one of his most consistent traits." - Dobber Prospects
• “For his size, he’s really smooth. A lot of guys his age at 6-foot-4, they’re a little clunky at times or not as coordinated, but Rudy’s an athlete. We’re trying to put that all together and work to use that size to his advantage... Just find ways to keep offensive posture around the net, so he can get second and third chances, and be a little heavier underneath the dots. I think we’re starting to see what Rudy is going to be. It’s great to see.” - Muskegon head coach Colten St. Clair.

• Has represented Latvia twice at the World Juniors, scoring a crucial late-tying goal against Canada in the first game of the 2026 tournament to force overtime before Latvia fell in an eventual 2-1 defeat.
• The 18-year-old is committed to play for Boston College (NCAA) next season.
• Was ranked 30th on NHL Central Scouting's list for North American skaters.
• Lists Vegas’ Mitch Marner and Florida’s Alexander Barkov as role models.

ROUND 3: 84th overall - Malcom Gästrin - F - MoDo Hockey (U20 Nationell)

• The Oilers then took Swedish forward Malcom Gästrin of MoDo Hockey in Sweden's U20 Nationell junior league with the 84th-overall pick in the third round.
• The 6-foot-0, 174-pound forward played across the U18, U20 and senior levels with MoDo in 2025-26 and was a point-per-game player last season with MoDo's U20 side, posting 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) in 25 games and recording a further two goals and two assists in five playoff games. 
• Was ranked 60th on NHL Central Scouting's list for European Skaters.
• "An ability-based selection who played all over the place," Oilers Director of Amateur Scouting Rick Pracey said. "Sense, skill and compete were the boxes we were looking for with that selection. We think there's potential for top-nine upside that needs to be filled out. It's a sort of thinner frame right now, but we think there's growth there, so we're curious to see what his next stage in development is. But having experience at three different levels, we'll see where he cements himself in the Fall."

• "Gästrin’s offensive success comes down to two main things: off-puck instincts around the slot and playmaking flashes from the boards. He shows a projectable knack for timing his movements for rebounds and deflections. Never stationary, herotates in and out of the slot, then pops in just at the right time for a one-timer." - 2026 Elite Prospects Draft Guide
• Gästrin made his professional debut with MoDo as a 17-year-old in 2025-26, playing four games in HockeyAllsvenskan (Sweden's second division) and playing over 12 minutes in his debut after injury forced him into a top-line role.
• "He showed that he is a smart, proactive forechecker who can turn the puck over, but also often gets to the puck first. He is a competitive player who won battles and could make an impact at this level. He shows that he is strong on the puck and has the skills to protect the puck well. He showed a willingness to be involved and to want to make an impact." - 2026 Elite Prospects Draft Guide
• Malcom's brother Milton was drafted in the second round, 27th overall, by the Washington Capitals at the 2025 NHL Draft and was traded to the St. Louis Blues after also playing for MoDo in 2025-26.

ROUND 5: 133rd overall - Andrew Robinson - D - Windsor Spitfires (OHL)

• With the 133rd overall pick they acquired from the Lightning, the Oilers took their first defenceman in Andrew Robinson of the OHL's Windsor Spitfires in the fifth round.
• The 6-foot-0, 190-pound blueliner put up 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) to go with 19 penalty minutes and a +36 plus/minus in 63 games for the Spitfires during his rookie season, being named to the OHL’s Second All-Rookie Team.
• Posted a hat trick in an 8-2 win over the London Knights on Mar. 15, 2026, before going on to record two goals and six assists in 13 OHL playoff games for Windsor.

• Spent the 2024-25 season with the OJHL’s Georgetown Raiders, posting three goals and 31 assists in 53 games.
• Was ranked 205th on NHL Central Scouting's list for North American skaters.
• "He played all over, from an offensive to a shutdown role," Rick Pracey said. "We really like his feet; we like his length in terms of stick. We like his 190-pound frame, and if the second half is an indication of his offensive potential, we believe in it."
• Robinson is committed to play for Providence College (NCAA) next season.
• "He's going to play another year in Windsor and then eventually end up at the NCAA," Pracey added. "As of right now, it's Providence. We like the path. We think he's going to be a featured player at the Canadian Hockey League level and will really explore the offensive side of his game."

• “Robinson picked up his first career OHL hat trick in this one, and what a game it was. Two of his goals came off impressive activations. He joined the rush, adjusted his speed as he entered space, and beat the goaltender in tight. He activated into the zone, passed from the corner to find an option in the slot, and instead of retreating back to the point, he recognized a point shot was coming and made a move to the front of the net, tipping the puck down to prevent the goalie from gloving it down, and then backhanding it into the empty cage. - OHL Scout Lauren Kelly, Elite Prospects

ROUND 6: 180th overall - Caden Harvey - F - Windsor Spitfires (OHL)

• After drafting Robinson with the previous pick, the Oilers went back to the Windsor Spitfires and selected forward Caden Harvey with the 180th-overall pick in the sixth round.
• "We believe his identity is that of an offensive player," Rick Pracey said. "A quick thinker, quick stick, collateral quickness, playmaker, so third-round or fourth-round value in terms of skill and sense. We were convinced this was an ability-based kid that we couldn't let go by in the sixth round."
• The 18-year-old stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs 183 pounds, having been ranked 188th on NHL Central Scouting's list of North American skaters.
• Harvey had 11 goals and 23 assists in 68 games for the Spitfires in his rookie OHL season after moving from the U.S. NTDP Juniors to begin the previous year.

• "It’s on the walls where Harvey is at his best, digging pucks and sliding them into pockets in the opposition’s coverage. There’s a level of forethought in his game, as he actively looks to invite pressure to create space for teammates." - 2026 Elite Prospects Draft Guide
• Recorded two goals in five games for Team USA to help his nation earn a gold medal at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
• Committed to play for Penn State University (NCAA) next season.
• A product of Beaver, PA, Harvey posted 95 points (41 goals) in 53 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U Program in 2024-25.

ROUND 7: 212th overall - Ryan Cameron - G - Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)

• With their final pick, the Oilers took their first and only goalie of the 2026 NHL Draft by selecting Ryan Cameron from the USHL's Sioux Falls Stampede.
• Cameron is a 6-foot-2, 183-pound netminder who hails from Berwyn, PA and was ranked 33rd on NHL Central Scouting's list for North American goalies.
• "He's a kid who grew two inches in the last two years, so we think there's a little bit of growth there in terms of size, potential, and we like him from an ability standpoint," Rick Pracey said. "He moves well, he's quick, we like his pushes, the structure in his game, and we believe there's value here."
• Posted a 24-11-5 record with a .882 save percentage and 2.92 goals-against average in 40 appearances for Cedar Rapids in 2025-26, backstopping them to a Clark Cup playoff appearance in his rookie USHL season.

• The 18-year-old was traded to the Sioux Falls Stampede from the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders back in May and is expected to return to the USHL next year.
• Led the NAHL's Lone Star Brahmas to the Robertson Cup championship series in 2025 and was named the Dave Peterson Goaltender of the Year with a 21-6-1 record, 1.24 GAA and .948 save percentage in 30 regular-season games.
• Posted a further 8-2-0 record, 1.67 GAA and .939 save percentage in the postseason with Cedar Rapids.
• Committed to play at Boston College (NCAA) in 2027-28 alongside fellow Draft Class prospect & Oilers second-round pick Rudolfs Berzkalns.
• "Ryan’s obviously a special player. He’s one of the most mature goalies that we’ve ever had here, and he was the youngest player on the team. He’s a really athletic, calm — he’s kind of like a Carey Price kind of goalie. He’s just so calm in everything he does, his movement. But on the inside, he’s really a competitor, he wants to win and is very confident in himself to win.” - Lone Star Brahmas head Coach Dan Wildfond