Former University of Alberta Golden Bear centre Noah Philp is relishing the chance to keep battling for a roster spot.

Noah Philp is on the verge of making his NHL debut. Philp has been very good in training camp and the preseason. The Oilers placed four more players on waivers yesterday — Collin Delia, Ben Gleason, Phil Kemp and Lane Pederson and loaned James Hamblin to Bakersfield — and Philp remains one of 15 forwards still in camp.

The Edmonton Oilers have two more preseason games on tap before they open up their regular-season schedule next week.

The Edmonton Oilers are a veteran team, designed for a long run with the Stanley Cup as an attainable goal. The roster looked set entering training camp, but some lingering injuries on defence, some impressive performances up front and an unfortunate goaltender injury have opened up opportunities.