RAPHAEL LAVOIE NEWS

Heading to minors Lavoie was assigned to AHL Henderson on Friday since the Golden Knights were the only team to submit a waiver claim for him, per PuckPedia reports.

Impact Lavoie has racked up the frequent flyer miles over the past week, as he was shuffled between Edmonton and Vegas via waivers. He was claimed off waivers by the Oilers on Wednesday, but he wasn't able to be sent to the minors since another team put in a claim for him. However, the Golden Knights were the lone team to put in a claim for him Friday after Edmonton waived him Thursday, so he'll now prepare to suit up for Henderson.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Waiver cycle continues Lavoie was claimed off waivers by Vegas from Edmonton on Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Lavoie was also taken off waivers by the Golden Knights from the Oilers on Monday. Vegas then tried to send him to the minors by waiving him Tuesday, but Edmonton reclaimed him Wesnesday. Typically when a player heads back to his original team via waivers, that franchise can then simply send him to the minors, but that couldn't happen in Lavoie's case because a third team put in a claim. Edmonton consequently put Lavoie on waivers yet again Thursday. If Vegas was the only team to claim Lavoie this time, then he can be reassigned to the AHL, but if that third team put in a claim again, then Vegas will be back in the position of either keeping him in the NHL or placing him on waivers.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers...again Lavoie was put on waivers by Edmonton on Thursday, per Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

Impact Let us tell the tale of Lavoie. The saga began Sunday when the Oilers waive him with the dream of reassigning him to AHL Bakersfield, but that fantasy was snatched by Vegas, which claimed him. The Golden Knights evidentially had similar aspirations for Lavoie and consequently waived him Tuesday. Edmonton, not satisfied to let Vegas succeed where it had failed, reclaimed Lavoie on Wednesday. Typically, such a move would have allowed the team doing the reclaiming -- Edmonton in this case -- to send the player to the minors, bringing an end to the cycle, but this is no ordinary story, for you see, a mysterious third team also attempted to claim Lavoie on Wednesday, so while Edmonton got him back, he had to remain in the NHL. Thus, Lavoie is once more on waivers, and only time will tell if he clears and heads to the minors or if there is another chapter to come.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Still in NHL Although Edmonton successfully claimed Lavoie off waivers from Vegas on Wednesday, another team put in a claim for him, according to PuckPedia. Consequently, the Oilers can't reas...

Impact Lavoie was originally with Edmonton before Vegas claimed him off waivers Monday. Because the Oilers were reclaiming their former player, had they been the only team to put a claim on him this time, he could have been simply assigned to the minors without going through waivers again, but another team putting in a claim means he has to stay on the NHL roster for now. Edmonton does have the option to put Lavoie on waivers yet again, and he can be sent to the minors should he clear that time. The 24-year-old had 28 goals, 50 points and 64 PIM in 66 regular-season appearances with Bakersfield in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Reclaimed off waivers Lavoie was claimed off waivers by the Oilers from Vegas on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Because it was Edmonton that originally waived Lavoie on Sunday, the Oiler...

Impact Lavoie didn't end up playing for Vegas during his brief tenure with the Golden Knights. The 24-year-old had 28 goals, 50 points and 64 PIM in 66 regular-season contests with Bakersfield in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back on waivers Lavoie was placed on waivers Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Vegas claimed Lavoie off waivers from Edmonton on Monday and will try to sneak him down to AHL Henderson if he clears this time. The 24-year-old forward produced 28 goals and 50 points over 66 games with AHL Bakersfield in the 2023-24 regular season.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers notebook: Raphael Lavoie claimed off waivers by Vegas Golden Knights Edmonton Oilers’ winger Raphael Lavoie may be looking at a change of scenery after division rival Vegas Golden Knights claimed him Monday.

OCTOBER 7 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Headed for Sin City Lavoie was picked up off waivers by Vegas from Edmonton on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Lavoie has just seven games of NHL experience, all of which came last season. In those outings, the 24-year-old center notched four shots, 13 hits and two PIM while failing to get onto the scoresheet. Even with the move to Vegas, Lavoie is far from a lock for the lineup on a nightly basis and will have to compete with the likes of Keegan Kolesar and Victor Olofsson for minutes.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Lavoie was placed on the waiver wire Sunday.

Impact Lavoie collected 28 goals and 50 points in 66 games with AHL Bakersfield in the 2023-24 regular season. If he starts the 2024-25 campaign in the minors, he could still see NHL action at some point.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Lavoie (upper body) will return Saturday against Seattle, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Impact Lavoie will reenter the Oilers' lineup after leaving practice earlier in the week with an injury. The 24-year-old forward is competing for a depth role in Edmonton after he was held without a point in seven contests last season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to injury Lavoie will be kept off the ice for a couple of days because of a lower-body injury, per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic on Tuesday.

Impact After leaving Tuesday's practice early, Lavoie won't play in Wednesday's preseason contest versus Winnipeg. He registered 28 goals and 50 points in 66 regular-season outings with AHL Bakersfield in 2023-24. If healthy, Lavoie could be back in the minors for the start of the upcoming campaign.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers notebook: Raphael Lavoie reaches a tipping point in Edmonton At what point does the Edmonton Oilers farmhand get past the “tweener” stage?

SEPTEMBER 22 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Oilers notebook: Podkolzin and Lavoie renew acquaintances with Edmonton Vasily Podkolzin and Raphael Lavoie had a rare fight in the AHL last season when Podkolzin was with Abbotsford and Lavoie in Bakersfield.

SEPTEMBER 20 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Edmonton Oilers re-sign Raphael Lavoie after big season in Bakersfield Raphael Lavoie, who led AHL affiliate Bakersfield Condors in goals, has inked a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $775,000.

JULY 8 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Grabs two-way deal Lavoie inked a one-year, two-way contract with Edmonton on Monday.

Impact Lavoie played in seven NHL regular-season games this past year in which he registered zero points, four shots and 13 hits while averaging 7:17 of ice time. Even with a new deal in hand, the 23-year-old center is unlikely to start the season on the NHL roster, instead playing the bulk of his games with AHL Bakersfield in the minors.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Lavoie, Lane Pederson, Adam Erne, Cam Dineen, Ben Gleason, Phil Kemp and Olivier Rodrigue were recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.

Impact The Condors have been eliminated from the playoffs, so all seven will be depth players for the Oilers. Lavoie was without a point in seven NHL regular-season games in 2023-24.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lowetide: Is Oilers prospect Raphael Lavoie a tweener? Lavoie has received some NHL games this season and could have a chance to join the Oilers full-time in 2024-25.

MARCH 3 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns to AHL Lavoie was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.

Impact Lavoie had two PIM, one shot on goal and one hit in his lone appearance during his time with the big club. The 23-year-old was reassigned since Evander Kane was able to play Sunday versus the Ducks after missing a game with a lower-body injury.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Lavoie was promoted from AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.

Impact Lavoie appeared in six games with Edmonton from Nov. 4-15, recording no points, three shots, 10 hits and a block while averaging 7:36 of ice time. With Bakersfield this year, he has 10 goals, 14 points and 33 PIM in 19 outings.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to AHL Lavoie was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Lavoie played in six straight games for the Oilers, but Connor Brown's return from injury Saturday saw Lavoie end up as a scratch. The 23-year-old forward is still looking for his first NHL point, but he'll have to wait until his next call-up to continue the quest.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rises to top level Lavoie was recalled by the Oilers on Wednesday.

Impact Mattias Janmark (shoulder) and Dylan Holloway (lower body) were both placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday, so Lavoie is likely in for an extended stay with the big club. He's gone scoreless through seven appearances with Edmonton this year.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Lavoie was sent down to AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday.

Impact Lavoie has been credited with three shots on goal, one blocked shot and seven hits in five NHL outings this season. He also has four goals and seven points over five AHL contests this campaign. Lavoie's demotion could mean that Connor Brown (knee) is ready to return to the lineup.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted from AHL Lavoie was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Friday.

Impact Lavoie is off to a hot start at the AHL level this year, tallying four goals and seven points in five games. This comes after he scored 25 goals and 45 points in 61 contests last year. A second-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Lavoie is expected to make his NHL debut Saturday against Nashville.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lowetide: Can the Oilers make room for Raphael Lavoie? Lavoie is a volume shooter with a terrific release and is scoring well in the AHL at this time.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why Raphael Lavoie didn't make the Oilers and other roster questions Markus Niemelainen's injury means the Oilers will begin the season with 11 forwards and eight defencemen on the roster.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM