James Hamblin could benefit from the opportunity to replace Ryan McLeod in the Oilers' lineup.

James Hamblin, a forward for the Edmonton Oilers, signed a two-year, two-way contract after splitting time between the NHL and AHL affiliate Bakersfield Condors. Hamblin showed promise on the ice, scoring two goals and an assist in 31 NHL games and four goals and four assists in 13 AHL games.

James Hamblin, a forward for the Edmonton Oilers, was sidelined with an injury in March after splitting the season between the Oilers and their AHL affiliate in Bakersfield, Calif. Hamblin had a solid performance in both leagues, scoring goals and assisting on plays.

James Hamblin, a forward for the Edmonton Oilers, signed a two-year, two-way contract. Hamblin split the season between the Oilers and their AHL affiliate in Bakersfield, showing promise with a total of six goals and five assists in 44 games.

The Edmonton Oilers made a qualifying offer to forward James Hamblin.