Oilers sign German forward Josh Samanski to 2-year entry-level contract

Closeup of Edmonton Oilers logo on sweater worn by Evander Kane May 23, 2024, in Dallas. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

By Sportsnet Staff

Posted April 2, 2025 10:37 am.

The Edmonton Oilers have gone overseas to add some depth.

German forward Josh Samanski agreed to a two-year entry level contract with the team beginning next season, the Oilers announced on Wednesday.

Samanski, 23, spent the past four years mostly playing with the Straubing Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).

He made 193 appearances with the Tigers in that span, posting 40 goals and 53 assists. Through 30 playoff games with the team, Samanski logged five goals and six helpers.

The left-shot forward suited up in 52 games for Straubing this season, racking up a team-high 14 goals to go with 26 assists.

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