This isn’t a bad problem for the team to have, by any means. All of this depth on defence only indicates promise for the future. However, they have to consider the situation when it comes to balancing ice time for their free agent signees and up-and-coming prospects.
Here’s a list of all the defenders set to enter the Oilers organization this season:
Free Agent Signings: Yohann Auvitu, Ryan Stanton, Keegan Lowe and Eric Gryba (re-signed)
Prospects: Ethan Bear, Caleb Jones, Ryan Mantha and Ziyat Paigan
In Bakersfield: Mark Fayne, Ben Betker and Dillon Simpson (re-signed)
A Look at the Depth Chart
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Last season, Bakersfield didn’t have as much depth on the blue line.