Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Jack Roslovic

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Darnell Nurse, and now we turn our attention to Jack Roslovic.

Roslovic signed a one-year deal with the Oilers on Oct. 8 after going the entire offseason without signing a contract. He didn’t get what he was looking for on the open market, so he circled back to Edmonton and signed a team-friendly deal with a $1.5 million cap hit. This was a win-win situation for both parties. Edmonton got a cheap middle-six forward, and Roslovic was given a chance to raise his value for next offseason. The 29-year-old forward did exactly that and should get a nice payday this summer. This was a mutually beneficial agreement which worked out for everyone involved. Let’s take a look at Roslovic’s impact with the Oilers.

2025-26 Performance

Roslovic moved up and down the lineup and provided much-needed secondary scoring. In 69 games, he recorded 21 goals and 36 points, with a minus-9 rating, averaging 15:46 per game. More importantly, he was productive at even strength, scoring 15 goals and registering 28 points at 5-on-5. He was also a road warrior, scoring 15 of his 21 goals away from Rogers Place, including all three of his multigoal performances.

He got more power-play time down the stretch in Leon Draisaitl’s injury absence, recording four goals and six points on the man advantage. The Columbus, Ohio, native was also clutch, tied for the team lead with five game-winning goals.

He was an extremely streaky player. He would go on hot streaks, but then cool off significantly and would be invisible for multiple games in a row. He caught fire in November, scoring nine goals and 14 points in the month. It’s no coincidence that November was the month he played the most alongside Draisaitl. Unfortunately, he couldn’t sustain that. He struggled in the postseason, recording just one assist in six games. He was unable to find that hot streak when the games mattered the most.

His longest goalless drought of the season was nine games. That included the last three games of the regular season and all six playoff games. He also had two seven-game goalless droughts, including the first seven games of the season. Plus, another two separate six-game goalless droughts. He struggled to find that consistency.

Roslovic was a versatile player. He played on the wing, but also stepped in at centre. The Oilers were looking for a third-line centre until the trade deadline, so they experimented with him up the middle. They tried different options. However, that didn’t work out as hoped, so they moved him back to the wing, where he found more success. The right-shot forward also didn’t kill penalties, and was only on the ice for 10 seconds shorthanded. Despite that, he still found a role on this team and fit in nicely.

Roslovic sustained a significant injury during the first half of the season. He missed 11 games after blocking a shot against the Dallas Stars on Nov. 25. He required surgery for his groin, but returned on Dec. 21, which was remarkably fast. That injury affected his play upon his return. He was red-hot until that injury derailed his momentum, and he was unable to get back to that level. He was still solid, but he fell off a bit.

Overall Grade

Roslovic provided incredible value given his cap hit. His 21 goals ranked tied for fourth on the team with Evan Bouchard. He was just behind Zach Hyman, Draisaitl, and Connor McDavid, the three best forwards on the team.

While he was streaky, his highs were worth it. He was a goal scorer, but when he wasn’t contributing offensively, he didn’t hurt the team. His defensive game wasn’t fantastic, but he didn’t make egregious errors that made people scratch their heads. Therefore, he deserves a solid B+ for his season. Roslovic likely priced himself out of Edmonton, especially with the poor free agent market. This was probably his only season in Edmonton, but it was a productive one.

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