James Hamblin - NHL News & Rumors

Heading to Anaheim Hamblin signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Ducks on Wednesday.

Impact Hamblin made 31 regular-season appearances with the Oilers during the 2023-24 campaign, but he's spent the entirety of the last two seasons in the minors. He recorded 27 goals, 14 assists and 32 PIM across 64 regular-season appearances with AHL Bakersfield last year, and he'll get a fresh start with the Ducks on a two-year deal.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Hamblin was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday.

Impact Hamblin was called up Tuesday, but he didn't end up playing in Edmonton's 5-2 win over Utah before returning to the minors. He has 24 goals and 37 points in 54 outings with Bakersfield this campaign.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Hamblin was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday under emergency conditions.

Impact Hamblin will be an option for Tuesday's matchup against Utah, but it's unclear if he will be in the lineup. He has generated 23 goals and 37 points in 54 AHL appearances this season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Three points for Bakersfield Hamblin scored twice and added an assist in AHL Bakersfield's 4-3 overtime win over Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Hamblin has had a great February for the Condors, earning seven goals and five assists over 12 outings. The 26-year-old forward has 20 goals and 33 points over 45 appearances this season. He's one goal away from a career high, though the Oilers don't have the cap space to reward him with a call-up at this time.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in AHL win Hamblin scored two goals in AHL Bakersfield's 5-1 win over Calgary on Friday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three points Wednesday Hamblin scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Bakersfield's 7-3 win over Coachella Valley on Wednesday.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pots pair for Bakersfield Hamblin scored twice on three shots in AHL Bakersfield's 5-4 overtime loss to Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns three points in AHL win Hamblin scored twice on four shots and added an assist in AHL Bakersfield's 5-4 overtime win over Coachella Valley on Sunday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Hamblin was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Hamblin was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Hamblin was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Hamblin was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Hamblin was summoned by Edmonton on Wednesday.

Impact Hamblin is expected to play in this evening'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.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Saturday Hamblin was put on waivers by Edmonton on Saturday, per PuckPedia.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Going on waivers Hamblin will be waived Saturday for the purposes of reassignment to AHL Bakersfield.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James Hamblin looking to stick this time with hometown Edmonton Oilers Hamblin's work on the penalty kill in the minors could be what ends up pushing him over the top in training camp in Edmonton.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Edmonton Oilers' James Hamblin pays tribute to late mom with number change James Hamblin, who played 31 Oilers games last season before returning to Bakersfield, changed from 57 to 52 to honour his late mum Gina.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Signs two-way deal Hamblin signed a one-year, two-way contract with Edmonton on Monday.

Impact Hamblin had two goals and one assist in 31 regular-season games with the Oilers in 2023-24. He also notched four goals and four helpers in 13 regular-season contests for AHL Bakersfield this past campaign. Hamblin will compete for a bottom-six spot during Edmonton's training camp.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Hamblin was loaned to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Hamblin had two goals and three points across 31 games in a bottom-six role with Edmonton. The 24-year-old center will return to the AHL, where he'll remain a depth option for the Oilers. Dylan Holloway was recalled in a corresponding move.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No-show on offense Hamblin is stuck in an 11-game point drought.

Impact Hamblin's last point was a helper Nov. 28 versus the Golden Knights. The 24-year-old has maintained a steady spot on the Oilers' fourth line, but his limited usage and nonexistent offense makes him a non-factor in fantasy. For the season, he has three points, 12 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 22 appearances. Hamblin may lose his place in the lineup once Sam Gagner (undisclosed) and Dylan Holloway (lower body) are able to play.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers forward James Hamblin honours late mom with first-ever NHL goal Edmonton Oilers hold Hockey Fights Cancer game against Vegas Golden Knights

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Picks up first helper Hamblin notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Hamblin set up a Sam Gagner tally in the first period. The helper was Hamblin's first of the season to go with two goals over 11 appearances. All three of his points have come in the last six games, though he remains in a fourth-line role with minimal ice time. The 24-year-old has added 10 blocked shots, three shots and six shots on goal.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PRE-RAW | James Hamblin 11.28.23 | Edmonton Oilers James speaks on Hockey Fights Cancer night

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • NHL.COM

PRE-RAW | James Hamblin 11.28.23

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Finds twine Sunday Hamblin scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Hamblin tallied on a big rebound in the second period to put the Oilers ahead 5-2. The goal was his second of the season, both of which have come over the last five games. He's yet to provide an assist while adding six shots on net, nine blocked shots, two hits and a plus-1 rating through 10 appearances.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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