CALGARY, AB - NOVEMBER 13: Scottie Upshall #9 of the St Louis Blues in action against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on November 13, 2017 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Oilers release Upshall from professional tryout offer

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Scottie Upshall's shot at joining the Edmonton Oilers is over, as the veteran forward has been released from his professional tryout offer.

Training camp got off to a tough start for Upshall. He failed his camp physical, which later revealed a knee injury. Although it was initially believed that the ailment would effectively end his camp tryout, Upshall was later cleared to resume participation.

The 34-year-old spent the past three seasons with the St. Louis Blues. He wrapped up the 2017-18 campaign with 19 points in 63 games.

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