Oesterle, who has zero points and a -2 plus/minus rating through three games this season, is expected to be a healthy scratch on Thursday. The Michigan-born defenseman, in his first season with the Flames, will be replaced by Ilya Solovyov, who is making his NHL debut.
Oesterle played the last two seasons with the Red Wings, finishing with a combined 19 points (4G / 15A) across 97 games. Oesterle operated as the No.6 defenseman for Detroit last season, averaging just 15:39 TOI/gm. Expect similar deployment in his first season with the Flames.
Oesterle hasn't played since February 28th with an undisclosed injury and has been activated off the injured reserve Thursday. The 30-year-old had two assists, five points, and eight PIMs through 38 games prior to his injury.
Oesterle hasn't played since February 28th and has been placed on the injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old had two assists, five points, and eight PIMs through 38 games prior to his injury.
Oesterle has two goals, three assists, 40 SOG, and eight PIMs across 38 games played but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday as Detroit takes on Washington. Robert Hagg will be Oesterle's replacement in Detroit's lineup.
Oesterle has two goals, two assists, 38 SOG, six PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 35 games but will be a healthy scratch Thursday vs. Calgary. The 30-year-old defensemen will be replaced by Robert Hagg in Detroit's lineup.
Oesterle was a healthy scratch for the Red Wings' previous game Wednesday but will draw back into the lineup Thursday for Gustav Lindstrom vs. Toronto. The 30-year-old has two goals, one assist, 26 SOG and six PIMs through 27 games played this year.
Oesterle has two goals, one assist, 26 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 26 games but will be a healthy scratch vs. Florida.
Oesterle missed Thursday's game in Vancouver and will likely sit out of Saturday's game in Edmonton as well. Kyle Capobianco was called up from the AHL to take Oesterle's spot on the roster.
Oesterle missed two games but will be back in vs. the Wild. Oesterle has some offensive ability but plays a limited role. He has turned that into three assists in eight games this season.
Oesterle missed six games while in concussion protocol but will play Saturday vs. the Avalanche. Aaron Ness or Ilya Lyubushkin will sit and Oesterle returns with two assists in six games this season.
Oesterle was questionable for Saturday’s game but his move to IR rules him out for at least one week. Aaron Ness was recalled to take Oesterele’s spot on the roster.
Oesterle took a puck in the back of the head on Thursday night and is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Senators. If Oesterle can’t play, Ilya Lyubushkin will draw into the lineup.
