Joshua Brown - NHL News & Rumors

Placed on waivers Brown was placed on waivers by the Oilers on Friday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Bakersfield.

Impact Brown made 10 regular-season appearances with the Oilers during the 2024-25 campaign but spent the entirety of last year with the Condors. Across his 57 regular-season outings with Bakersfield last season, he recorded two goals, 11 assists and 78 PIM. He appears to be on track to spend the majority of the year in the minors once again during the 2026-27 season.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Waived for AHL demotion Brown was placed on waivers Saturday for the purpose of assigning him to AHL Bakersfield.

Impact Brown had one assist, nine shots on goal, 18 blocked shots and 21 hits across 10 regular-season outings with the Oilers in 2024-25. He could be among the first call-ups this year should injuries occur.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from minors Brown was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday, Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown has one assist, five shots on goal, 13 hits and 11 blocked shots over eight NHL appearances this season. The 31-year-old Brown will replace Troy Stecher (undisclosed) in Monday's lineup versus the Kings.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Brown was loaned to AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.

Impact Brown has one assist, five shots on goal, 11 blocked shots, 13 hits and nine PIM in eight NHL appearances this season. He has played in five of the last seven games. If Edmonton leaves Brown in the minors ahead of Tuesday's game versus Washington, Jeff Skinner or Kasperi Kapanen could return to the lineup.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare point in win Brown picked up an assist and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

Impact The helper was Brown's first at the NHL level over seven appearances this season. The 30-year-old is getting a chance to compete for playing time with Troy Stecher, though neither defenseman is likely to do enough to be of interest in fantasy. Brown has added five shots on net, nine PIM, 13 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating this season.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to NHL Brown was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Saturday, according to Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton.

Impact The Oilers are down to six healthy defenseman, so it's likely that Brown will be a healthy scratch Saturday in Seattle. Brown had three assists and 54 PIM across 20 games at AHL Bakersfield before his recall and has played three games with the Oilers this season, accumulating seven PIM.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Brown was sent to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday.

Impact Brown was called up Friday, but he ended up being a healthy scratch in Edmonton's 6-3 win over Vegas on Saturday. He has three assists and 50 PIM in 16 appearances with Bakersfield this campaign.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NHL Brown was called up from AHL Bakersfield on Friday.

Impact Brown was sent down Nov. 23 after Darnell Nurse returned from an injury. The 30-year-old Brown is back in the NHL to provide extra defensive depth since Evan Bouchard (lower body) is questionable to play Saturday against the Golden Knights.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Brown has been sent to AHL Bakersfield on Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Brown has yet to pick up a point in three games this season. The 30-year-old had two assists in 12 AHL games before his recall.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Brown was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.

Impact Brown was sent down Wednesday, which seemed to indicate the Oilers would have a full complement of blueliners for Thursday's matchup with the Wild but it seems that isn't the case. Darnell Nurse (upper body) has already been ruled out, which means Brown will serve as an emergency depth option should something else come up before puck drop.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Wednesday Brown was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Brown has no points, three hits, four blocked shots and seven PIM over two appearances. The 30-year-old defenseman will return to Bakersfield as the Oilers seem likely to go back to a traditional six-defensemen lineup once winger Kasperi Kapanen is ready to make his team debut after being plucked off waivers from the Blues.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Edmonton debut Brown had two hits and two PIM in Monday's 3-0 loss to Montreal.

Impact Brown was called up over the weekend after Darnell Nurse (upper body) suffered an injury during Saturday's game against Toronto. Edmonton gave a five-to-10 day timeline for Nurse, so Brown could stick around for the rest of the week.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Brown was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.

Impact Brown has two assists and 46 PIM in 12 minor-league appearances this season. He could make his Edmonton debut in Monday's game against Montreal after Darnell Nurse (upper body) sustained an injury in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Brown was put on waivers Sunday.

Impact Brown signed a three-year, $3 million contract with the Oilers in July. He produced three goals, 10 points, 75 PIM, 112 hits and 85 blocked shots in 51 contests with the Coyotes in the 2023-24 regular season. If he begins the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Bakersfield, he will probably be among the first call-ups for the Oilers if reinforcements on defense are needed.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers Notes: Josh Brown looks to provide size, grit in Oilers third D pairing Right-handed defenceman Josh Brown is looking to fill the void left with the departure of Vincent Desharnais, including on the penalty kill

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

RAW | Josh Brown 09.21.24 | Edmonton Oilers Josh speaks with media members on Saturday morning after a training camp skate.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • NHL.COM

Gets three-year deal Brown signed a three-year, $3 million contract with the Oilers on Monday.

Impact Brown had three goals, 10 points, 75 PIM, 112 hits and 85 blocks in 51 contests with the Coyotes in 2023-24. The 30-year-old might end up frequently serving as a healthy scratch with Edmonton, but Brown will provide some grit on the third pairing when he is in the lineup.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deals helper in loss Brown notched an assist, three shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Flames.

Impact Brown has four points over his last nine outings, by far his most productive stretch of the campaign. The veteran defenseman is at 10 points, 111 hits, 83 blocked shots, 75 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 50 contests overall. He's likely to finish the year in a third-pairing role.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Wednesday Brown scored a goal, added three hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Brown has three goals this season, two of which have come over the last four games. The 30-year-old blueliner is up to a career-high nine points with 40 shots on net, 106 hits, 80 blocked shots, 75 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 48 appearances. The Coyotes aren't carrying any extra defensemen, so Brown's playing time appears safe to close out the campaign.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in comeback win Brown scored a goal on three shots, doled out eight hits, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Friday's 7-4 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Brown put the Coyotes up 6-4 in the third period with the fifth of the team's six goals in a frenetic final frame. He has two points over his last four contests, an unusually productive run for the defenseman. Brown's at eight points, 91 hits, 74 blocked shots, 73 PIM and 37 shots on net through 45 appearances. If he can earn one more point, he'll set a career high despite his limited third-pairing role.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up empty-netter Brown posted an assist, six hits, six blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Predators.

Impact Brown snapped a 10-game point drought when he set up a Logan Cooley tally late in the third period. Brown doesn't add much on offense, but he remains a strong physical presence on the Coyotes' third pairing. For the season, he has seven points, 78 hits, 73 blocked shots, 69 PIM and 33 shots on net through 42 appearances.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at it Brown (illness) will return to action Tuesday against Columbus, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Brown should return to a third-pairing role following his one-game absence. He's picked up six points and 64 PIM through 40 contests this season.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Brown (illness) will not dress Sunday against Dallas, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Brown has been limited to jsut six points in 40 games this season, including one point in his last 13 appearances. His next chance to play will be Tuesday against Columbus. Rookie Cameron Crotty will make his NHL debut in Brown's absence.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up helper in loss Brown notched an assist, three shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Brown has played in three straight games after being scratched for five straight contests to begin February. The 30-year-old has displaced Travis Dermott from the lineup. Brown is up to six points, 27 shots on net, 53 hits, 53 blocked shots, 45 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 31 outings. Even when he plays, he's limited to a third-pairing role, and he's generated too little offense to make a splash in fantasy.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags another helper Brown notched an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Lightning.

Impact Brown has two helpers over his last three games. He's starting to get more of a regular run in the lineup after seeing minimal ice time as a seventh defenseman early in January. Brown has five points, 48 blocked shots, 45 PIM, 41 hits and 23 shots on net through 27 outings. While he may stick in the lineup until Matt Dumba (upper body) returns, Brown is unlikely to see much more than bottom-four usage.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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