The Edmonton Oilers took a gamble when they placed forward Raphael Lavoie on waivers yesterday. Unfortunately, it’s one that didn’t pay off.
With teams around the NHL making their final roster cuts, Lavoie, 24, was claimed by the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday.
As per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Vegas nabbed the 6-foot-4 centre, while simultaneously claiming Cole Schwindt from the Calgary Flames.
Vegas claims Schwindt & Lavoie
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 7, 2024
Lavoie, a Chambly, Quebec, native, was drafted 38th overall by the Oilers back in 2019. Over the past few seasons, he’s suited up for seven NHL games but was unable to produce a single point.
He netted 28 goals and 50 points with the Bakersfield Condors in 2023-24.
Along with Lavoie, Edmonton also placed defenceman Josh Brown, forward Drake Caggiula, and goaltender Olivier Rodrigue on waivers over the weekend — all of whom cleared and will report to the AHL.
With their roster solidified, the Oilers will officially kick off their 2024-25 campaign at home on Wednesday with a game against the Winnipeg Jets.