Oleksiak recorded an assist, four hits, two shots on net and a fighting major in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak took down John Hayden in a first-period scrap while the game was scoreless. The Kraken got a power play out of that situation and scored five seconds after it ended. Oleksiak made a more direct contribution to the offense by setting up Jaden Schwartz for the empty-netter in the third. Through 11 contests, Oleksiak has four helpers, 22 PIM, 38 hits, nine blocked shots and 11 shots on net. He's been a tone-setter physically while playing a top-four role on defense.

Oleksiak notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak helped out on Carson Soucy's tally late in the second period. Through 10 games, Oleksiak has produced three assists in a mainly defensive role in the top four. The physical blueliner has added 34 hits, 17 PIM and a minus-1 rating. His lack of scoring typically limits the Ontario native's fantasy value to deeper formats that reward his heavy playing style.

Oleksiak recorded two assists, three hits and a plus-3 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak helped out on first-period tallies by Jordan Eberle and Brandon Tanev, the latter's goal standing as the game-winner. It's been a tough start to the year for Oleksiak, who isn't known for his scoring contributions. He's produced seven shots on net, 24 hits, 17 PIM and a minus-2 rating in seven contests in addition to his two assists Tuesday.

Oleksiak has cleared COVID-19 protocols and is eligible to play Tuesday versus the Golden Knights, Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak was initially expected to miss the Kraken's first regular-season game, but he was able to clear virus protocols in time to play. Expect the 28-year-old blueliner to serve in a top-four role, although he remains much more of a physical and defensive presence rather than a scorer.

Oleksiak (COVID-19 protocols) won't be an option for Tuesday's clash with Vegas, Ryan S. Clark of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak isn't exactly an offensive powerhouse considering he has never reached the 20-point threshold. As such, few fantasy players should be impacted by his absence, though netminder Philipp Grubauer could see more shots without the towering blueliner in front of him.

Oleksiak was placed in COVID-19 protocols Monday, Marisa Ingemi of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Seattle has five skaters currently in protocols, including Oleksiak, ahead of Tuesday's contest in Vegas. The 28-year-old blueliner will be considered questionable until more information is available but will likely miss Tuesday's game.

Oleksiak agreed to a five-year contract with the Kraken on Wednesday that's worth about $4.6 million per year, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak spent the past two-plus seasons with the Stars and set a career high in ice time last season at 20:29 per contest. The 28-year-old will join the expansion franchise in Seattle and will fill a major role after totaling 14 points (six goals, eight assists) on 84 shots and 148 hits in 56 games during the 2020-21 campaign for Dallas.

Oleksiak scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak opened the scoring at 5:50 of the first period with his career high sixth goal of the season. The 28-year-old defenseman has been a modest contributor on offense with 14 points and 79 shots on net through 54 outings. He's added 144 hits, 86 blocked shots and 35 PIM in a top-four role.

Oleksiak managed an assist and seven hits in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak was as physical as ever and picked up a helper on Joel Kiviranta's third-period tally as a bonus. Through 52 games, Oleksiak has 13 points, 74 shots on net, 142 hits, 83 blocked shots and 35 PIM as a defensive-minded top-four blueliner.

Oleksiak recorded an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Oleksiak was credited with the secondary helper on Mark Pysyk's third-period tally. The 28-year-old Oleksiak has made modest contributions lately with four points in his last eight outings. The big defenseman has 12 points, 70 shots on net, 121 hits, 72 blocked shots and 35 PIM in 47 contests overall.