Getting to Know Connor Clattenburg: Edmonton’s Call-Up Shaking Up the Locker Room 

Getting to Know Connor Clattenburg: Edmonton’s Call-Up Shaking Up the Locker Room

Connor Clattenburg came up from the AHL and made a big impression—more than anyone expected. The 21-year-old forward, who plays tough and speaks his mind, is already creating buzz all over Oil Country. Fans are excited, experienced players are paying attention, and experts are debating whether the Oilers have found their next shining star or taken a big risk.

Clattenburg’s rise to the main team happens at a tricky time for Edmonton, as they struggle with getting enough goals from their depth players and tensions are rising behind the scenes. His promotion isn’t just about filling a spot; it sends a clear message. The Oilers are looking for someone with energy and determination, ready to shake things up. And that’s Clattenburg’s specialty. Coaches admire his boldness, but some insiders worry he might clash with the calmer veterans who prefer a more peaceful environment.

In the AHL, Clattenburg earned his status as a player who never gives up and causes others to make mistakes, always willing to get physical. He doesn’t play it safe—he plays to disrupt the other team. That’s what Edmonton needs right now, but it could also lead to division in the locker room if things don’t go well.

The biggest debate? Some fans think he’s getting a spot that should go to other players who have worked harder. Others say he’s just what this team has been waiting for. One thing is for sure: everyone has their take, and Clattenburg’s first game is becoming one of the most divisive choices for the team this season.

Whether he emerges as Edmonton’s surprise star or an experiment that fizzles out quickly, Clattenburg’s entry has brought in a fresh, unpredictable energy that the Oilers have been lacking. In a season full of doubts, his arrival might just be the story that wakes the team up.