Minnesota claimed Dermott off waivers from Edmonton on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Dermott was placed on waivers by the Oilers on Thursday.
Dermott (illness) is available to draw back into the lineup Saturday versus the Rangers, per Tony Brar of Oilers TV.
Dermott is a late scratch for Thursday's game against Minnesota due to an illness, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Dermott signed a one-year, two-way contract with Edmonton on Tuesday.
Dermott (upper body) signed a professional tryout agreement with the Oilers on Tuesday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.
Dermott (upper body) is not expected to return this season, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports Tuesday.
Dermott (upper body) left Sunday's 5-2 win over San Jose in the second period and didn't return, according to Alan Robinson of NHL.com.
Dermott (illness) will play Tuesday against the Wild.
Dermott (illness) won't be in the lineup Sunday against Chicago, according to Patrick Brown of the Coyotes' official site.