Overview
- Edmonton announced it will place David Tomasek on unconditional waivers Sunday once the NHL’s holiday roster freeze lifts, clearing the way for a contract termination.
- Värmlands Folkblad reports Tomasek has left Edmonton and returned to Sweden with an expected signing at Färjestad BK.
- Ending the one-year, $1.2 million deal will remove his cap hit, with Pro Hockey Rumors projecting Edmonton’s available space to rise to roughly $1.81 million while LTIR usage limits accrual.
- Tomasek appeared in 22 games for the Oilers with three goals and two assists, averaged 10:46 of ice time, and had been a healthy scratch in six straight games after Dec. 13.
- The SHL’s 2024–25 MVP signed with Edmonton in April, was briefly assigned to AHL Bakersfield, then debuted in the NHL with an opening-night recall and recorded an assist.