James Hamblin
LW EDM
Sat 1/17/26 12:54 AM

Hamblin scored two goals in AHL Bakersfield's 5-1 win over Calgary on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Hamblin has four goals and two assists over his last six outings. The 26-year-old forward is up to 11 goals, four assists and 20 PIM through 29 appearances this season. He's nowhere near the pace he had when racking up 45 points in 51 regular-season outings last year, but he has been fairly productive.

James Hamblin
LW EDM
Thu 1/1/26 12:06 AM

Hamblin scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Bakersfield's 7-3 win over Coachella Valley on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hamblin had one of his best games of the season, ending a skid of five contests without a point. Over 24 outings this season, he's earned 12 points, 35 shots on net and a plus-10 rating. Hamblin brings a bit of grit, but the Oilers may not turn to him for toughness with Connor Clattenburg also an option if the team wants to change up its fourth-line mix at the NHL level.

James Hamblin
LW EDM
Wed 10/29/25 3:17 AM

Hamblin scored twice on three shots in AHL Bakersfield's 5-4 overtime loss to Colorado on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hamblin has gotten on the scoresheet in just two of six games for the Condors this season, but both instances have been multi-point efforts. The 26-year-old is a potential call-up for the Oilers whenever they need to add a little grit to the bottom six. The Edmonton native has three points over 41 career NHL outings, though he didn't get into a game with the big club last season.

James Hamblin
LW EDM
Sun 10/19/25 11:28 PM

Hamblin scored twice on four shots and added an assist in AHL Bakersfield's 5-4 overtime win over Coachella Valley on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Hamblin was held off the scoresheet in the Condors' first two games before this breakout effort. The 26-year-old had 19 goals and 45 points in 51 regular-season AHL outings last year. He's earned 41 appearances for the Oilers at the NHL level, but with just three points in those games, he's unlikely to have much of a scoring presence if he gets a call-up in 2025-26.

James Hamblin
LW EDM
Tue 10/7/25 5:34 PM

Hamblin was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
In a corresponding move, the Oilers recalled Isaac Howard from the minors. Hamblin collected 19 goals and 45 points over 51 games with AHL Bakersfield during the 2024-25 regular season.

James Hamblin
LW EDM
Mon 10/6/25 1:47 PM

Hamblin was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Hamblin looks set to make the Opening Night lineup after Isaac Howard and David Tomasek were sent down to the minors in a corresponding move. While the 26-year-old Hamblin will get the first crack at the NHL roster against the Flames on Wednesday, his spot on the roster is far from guaranteed, and fantasy managers should probably expect him to be sent back to the minors at some point.

James Hamblin
LW EDM
Thu 10/2/25 5:03 PM

Hamblin was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Hamblin was called up and played in Wednesday's preseason game versus the Kraken. The 26-year-old forward is expected to be an organizational depth option in 2025-26, though he didn't get any regular-season NHL games last year in a similar capacity.

James Hamblin
LW EDM
Wed 10/1/25 12:51 PM

Hamblin was summoned by Edmonton on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hamblin is expected to play in Wednesday's preseason game against Seattle. He'll probably be returned to the minors after the tilt. The 26-year-old had 19 goals and 45 points in 51 regular-season outings with AHL Bakersfield in 2024-25.

James Hamblin
LW EDM
Sat 9/27/25 3:25 PM

Hamblin was put on waivers by Edmonton on Saturday, per PuckPedia.
EDGE Analysis
Hamblin had 19 goals and 45 points in 51 regular-season appearances with AHL Bakersfield in 2024-25. Hamblin is expected to clear waivers and report to Bakersfield.

James Hamblin
LW EDM
Fri 9/26/25 6:09 PM

Hamblin will be waived Friday for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Bakersfield.
EDGE Analysis
The Oilers made a big round of cuts, mostly involving players on their AHL team's roster. Hamblin requires waivers, but assuming the 26-year-old isn't claimed by another club, he'll be sent down to the farm team, though he could be brought up again for future preseason games.