Seravalli says the Oilers are the \u201cbetting favourite\u201d to sign Oswald, who is drawing interest from a handful of teams.<\/p>\n
Development path<\/p>\n
Hailing from Landshut \u2014 also the hometown of former Oiler Tobias Rieder \u2014 Oswald comes from strong hockey roots as the son of former defenceman and DEL legend G\u00fcnter Oswald.<\/p>\n
While he drew some draft attention between 2021 and 2022, Oswald ultimately went unselected and has remained exclusive to the German league development path.<\/p>\n
His emergence began in 2021\u201322, when he dominated the German U20 circuit. He recorded 28 goals and 51 points in just 31 games as a 17-year-old, co-leading the league and posting one of the top U20 seasons of all time (top-10).<\/p>\n
Despite that strong season, he entered his first draft ranked just 114th among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting and ultimately went undrafted. He stepped into the spotlight the following season as a draft re-entry option, delivering a strong showing at the World Junior Championship,<\/a> where he led Germany with five points.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, it wasn\u2019t enough to warrant a look at the podium.<\/p>\n While he was again passed over at the draft, he did earn an invite to the Toronto Maple Leafs\u2019 development camp<\/a> in 2024. It never amounted to a contract, but it was a clear sign that NHL interest remained and teams could circle back on him, depending on how his development tracked.<\/p>\n Now in his fourth DEL season, Oswald has finally taken that step forward that teams were waiting for. Despite a midseason injury, he led all U22 players in scoring during the regular season and is currently part of a Red Bull M\u00fcnchen squad that is pushing deep into the playoffs.<\/p>\n As an August birthday, he\u2019ll be 22 by the time the 2026-27 season rolls around, and it sounds like his dream of playing in NHL games may turn into an attainable reality.<\/p>\n Plays with speed<\/p>\n The appeal in Oswald\u2019s game starts with his skating, and to be specific, it\u2019s his dashing speed. He\u2019s a high-end skater with explosive acceleration, capable of blowing past defenders in transition and leaving them in the dust. His feet rarely stop moving, and he\u2019s able to handle the puck at top speed while still making plays.<\/p>\n He\u2019s a constant threat off the rush and has a knack for slipping behind coverage and attacking with pace to force defenders to turn and react under pressure. With fluid edges and quick directional changes, he can catch defenders flat-footed and create separation in an instant.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n When he\u2019s in motion, he\u2019s dangerous. The concern is when the game slows down.<\/p>\n Despite standing 6-foot-2, Oswald has long played with a lighter frame. While he has added strength over the years, he still stands around 179 pounds and can struggle in physical areas \u2014 particularly along the boards and in contested puck battles.<\/p>\n To his credit, the effort is there. He\u2019s willing to engage and compete, but the question is whether that will translate against stronger, more physical competition in North America. His ability \u2014 or willingness \u2014 to consistently get inside and win those battles will be a key factor in determining his ceiling. Driving into the interior through traffic is already a slight limitation in the DEL, and could easily cap his upside throughout his path toward the NHL.<\/p>\n But make no mistake, there\u2019s clear offensive intrigue here, and it\u2019s driven by speed and skill.<\/p>\n At the very least, Oswald profiles as an intriguing swing for teams, and the type of player who could bring value as an AHL contributor with upside. For Edmonton, it would represent a low-risk bet on a high-speed, offensive talent that could keep pace with some of the team\u2019s top skaters.<\/p>\n PRESENTED BY LeaseBusters![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775608462_319_image.webp\"\/)
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