Watch: Edmonton Oilers' Nate Corbet & Canucks' Joseph Arntsen face ejection after dropping gloves in Young Stars Classic

Edmonton Oilers' Nate Corbet and Vancouver Canucks' Joseph Arntsen got into a fight during the Young Stars Classic on Friday. The referees stepped after both players exchanged a few blows to stop it before things got any worse. The brief bust-up subsequently led to both players getting ejected from the game.

The Oilers beat the Canucks in the 2023-24 playoffs in a series that started somewhat of a rivalry between both teams. Though the game on Friday was made up of prospects and AHL players, notable Canucks players on the ice included Aatu Raty, Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Danila Klimovich.

The Oilers’ lineup featured Sam O'Reilly and Matt Savoie on the top line, with Nathaniel Day and Connor Ungar in goal. Although it wasn't a star-studded match, it was exciting for fans to see hockey return after a long offseason.

In another Young Stars Classic game, the Winnipeg Jets edged out the Calgary Flames 4-3 in overtime. Colby Barlow and Dmitry Kuzmin teamed up for the game-winning goal, with Kuzmin finishing a setup pass. Goalie Thomas Milic had a solid performance, stopping 20 of 23 shots, though he is expected to rest for the Jets' next game.

The Jets will play the Canucks next on Sunday where they will hope to continue their strong performance.

Edmonton Oilers add Tobias Salmelainen, Andreas Karlsson and Vincent Malts to player development staff

The Edmonton Oilers recently brought in three new members to their player development staff: Tobias Salmelainen, Andreas Karlsson and Vincent Malts. These hires show the team’s focus on improving player development – especially with limited cap space – and a roster relying on top talent.

Salmelainen, who will handle European player acquisition and development, brings strong experience from Finland. He was the general manager of HIFK, leading the team to consistent playoff appearances and helping develop players like Miro Heiskanen.

Karlsson, the new player development coach, has 10 years of coaching experience under his belt. He has worked in the OHL and Sweden, developing players like Pierre Engvall and Mason McTavish. His hire is a step toward improving the Oilers' system for developing prospects.

Meanwhile, Malts joins as a mental performance coach. He runs Bloodline Hockey, which focuses on mental coaching and holistic development. His work with the Oilers will support the team’s growing focus on mental health and performance.

How do you think the Edmonton Oilers will fare next season? Can they go one step further than last season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.