The Edmonton Oilers have announced a roster move, recalling defenceman Phil Kemp from their AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. Kemp, who was selected as the Oilers' 7th round pick and drafted 208th overall in 2017, is set to make his NHL debut in a game against Montreal, leading the Oilers onto the ice. While it is unclear who will be removed from the lineup to make space for Kemp, it is noted that Ryan McLeod did not participate in the morning skate due to illness. Kemp has recorded 0 goals, 5 assists, and a +5 rating in 26 games with the Condors this season. The Oilers will be playing with 11 forwards and 7 defencemen in the upcoming game.
Phil Kemp took a rookie lap for the Oilers tonight. Drafted 208th in 2017, heβs making his NHL debut
Philip Kemp will make his NHL debut for the @EdmontonOilers tonight. He was EDM's 7th round pick in 2017. He has 0-5-5/26 GP/+5 with @Condors this season. Ryan McLeod is not on ice (Illness) Oilers going 11-7
Philip Kemp will make his NHL debut for the @EdmontonOilers tonight. He was EDM's 7th round pick in 2017. He has 0-5-5/26 GP/+5 with @Condors this season. Oilers going 11-7
Phil Kemp leads the Oilers onto the ice in Montreal. Heβs in for his NHL debut. Unsure who comes out of the lineup. Important to note that McLeod did not take morning skate. Will confirm when we can. #Oilers https://t.co/m5wtcuSTJJ
Philip Kemp will make his NHL debut tonight for the @EdmontonOilers tonight. He was EDM's 7th round pick in 2017. Oilers going 11-7
π #Oilers roster move π Defenceman Phil Kemp has been recalled from the @Condors. #LetsGoOilers https://t.co/x0FyUrrJ1I