Ty Emberson: Oilers’ Under-the-Radar Defensive Gem…
The Edmonton Oilers made a key offseason move by acquiring defenseman Ty Emberson, which is being praised as a smart, under-the-radar addition. After trading Cody Ceci to the San Jose Sharks for Emberson, analysts at *The Hockey News* consider the deal a major win for the Oilers. Despite being just 24 years old with only 30 NHL games under his belt, Emberson is expected to make a significant impact in Edmonton.
Scouting reports highlight his solid two-way play, which allowed him to excel even on a struggling San Jose team. Emberson tallied 10 points in 30 games and demonstrated a strong ability to make breakout passes. His physicality is another asset, as he delivered 94 hits last season, a rate that would have made him the Oilers’ leading hitter over a full season.
Emberson also averaged over a minute of penalty kill time per game, and with Edmonton’s losses of Vincent Desharnais and Ceci, he may see increased special teams duties. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch, who worked with Emberson in the AHL, has expressed confidence in his penalty-killing abilities.
In a trade that helped Edmonton shed salary while gaining a promising young defenseman, Emberson is expected to be a key player to watch in the upcoming preseason, giving fans an exciting reason to tune in.
