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After diminishing returns in the previous two years with the Canucks, Podkolzin got things back on track in his first year with the Oilers. He had 24 points, 211 hits, 114 shots on net and 48 PIM over 82 regular-season games, and he chipped in another 10 points in 22 playoff outings. Podkolzin will be a restricted free agent next summer, and the challenge for him now is to find year-to-year consistency offensively while maintaining a healthy level of physicality without crossing the line on penalties too often. It's tough for a depth forward in Edmonton to make a fantasy impact, but Podkolzin saw some time on the second line, and if he can be there regularly, he's got a path to at least a bench spot for virtual squads. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a three-year, $8.85 million contract extension with the Oilers in September of 2025.
Offers helper in win
Podkolzin notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.
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The helper was Podkolzin's first point in two games this season. He's added four shots on net, eight hits and a minus-1 rating while filling a third-line role. Podkolzin had 24 points in 82 regular-season contests in 2024-25, often featuring in a second-line spot alongside Leon Draisaitl, but that's not something that's currently available with Draisaitl playing on the first line. As such, don't expect much offense from Podkolzin this year unless the Oilers shake up their lineup in a significant way.
The helper was Podkolzin's first point in two games this season. He's added four shots on net, eight hits and a minus-1 rating while filling a third-line role. Podkolzin had 24 points in 82 regular-season contests in 2024-25, often featuring in a second-line spot alongside Leon Draisaitl, but that's not something that's currently available with Draisaitl playing on the first line. As such, don't expect much offense from Podkolzin this year unless the Oilers shake up their lineup in a significant way.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Podkolzin has struggled at the NHL level in his last two seasons, after scoring 14 goals and adding 12 assists in 79 regular-season appearances as a 20-year-old rookie in 2021-22. The Russian forward has only four goals and five assists in 58 games in the prior two seasons, regressing to only two assists in 19 contests last year. Podkolzin had 28 points in 44 AHL games with Abbotsford, which likely factored into Edmonton's decision to bring him in via trade. Originally selected him 10th overall in 2019, his new team should be willing to wait on him as power forwards sometimes take longer to develop. He is probably not worth a fantasy spot at this time but might be worth a stash in dynasty or keeper formats.
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Set to rejoin team Wednesday
Head coach Kris Knoblauch said Sunday that Podkolzin (personal) is expected to return to Edmonton on Tuesday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
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Stepping away from team
Podkolzin is stepping away from the Oilers on Wednesday for a leave of absence following the unexpected death of his father.
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Locked up by Edmonton
Podkolzin inked a three-year, $8.85 million contract extension with the Oilers on Tuesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
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Gets team's only goal in loss
Podkolzin scored a goal in a 5-1 loss to Florida on Tuesday in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Two-point effort in win
Podkolzin scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, doled out five hits and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Might play in Game 5
Podkolzin might draw into the lineup for Thursday's Game 5 against Edmonton, per Farhan Lalji of TSN on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Podkolzin had two assists in 19 regular-season contests with the Canucks. He hasn't played for Vancouver in the 2024 playoffs. If Podkolzin is utilized against the Oilers, it will likely be in a bottom-six capacity.
Podkolzin had two assists in 19 regular-season contests with the Canucks. He hasn't played for Vancouver in the 2024 playoffs. If Podkolzin is utilized against the Oilers, it will likely be in a bottom-six capacity.