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Oilers re-sign Sam Gagner for two years
Sam Gagner will remain an Oiler as he re-signed with the team for two years and a reported 2.275 million cap hit. At only 21-years-old Gagner looks primed to continue playing in the NHL as he already potted 131 points in his NHL career. Last year the second generation center finished second on the team [...]
Continue reading...Most Likely to Succeed: Edmonton Oilers
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Most likely to Succeed is our newest series which points out one player from every team and explains why that player is poised to increase their point totals. While some teams may have more than one player likely to breakout and some none, we will focus on the ones who actually should improve with a [...]
Continue reading...Martin Gerber Returns to the NHL with Edmonton
Sunday, August 8, 2010
With Nikolai Khabibulin, Jeff Deslauriers and Devan Dubnyk already under contract for next season, the Edmonton Oilers signed free agent netminder Martin Gerber. Gerber may serve as a depth signing or thrust his way into a starting role. Outside of Khabibulin, who may not play at all next season, this Swiss goaltender has played in [...]
Continue reading...Oilers Resign Top Goaltender on Depth Chart
Sunday, August 1, 2010
The Edmonton Oilers and impromptu starter Jeff Deslauriers agreed to a one-year contract worth 1.05 million. Since the status of Nikolai Khabibulin remains questionable, Deslauriers will enter the season as the more experienced netminder. Unless the Oilers have a major boost in their overall play, rostering a goaltender who will split time on an expected [...]
Continue reading...Teams Lining up to Settle Before Arbitration
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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A few weeks ago we released an arbitration list which named the players ready to do battle with their employers. From that list a vast majority settled with the exception of Stanley Cup winner Antti Niemi. Let’s take a short look at who settled and who is still prepared to go to war: James Wisniewski [...]
Continue reading...Oilers Continue to Open Spots for Kids
Friday, July 23, 2010
Ethan Moreau, check. Steve Staios, check. Patrick O’Sullivan, check. Now Shawn Horcoff, errr Robert Nilsson has left the team with both another open spot after being bought out by the Oilers earlier this season. According to Jim Mathieson of the Edmonton Journal, Nilsson will leave for Salavat Yulaev in Ufa, Russia, in the Kontinental League. [...]
Continue reading...Arbitration List: Niemi Leads 30 Others to Battle
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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Exactly 31 players filed for salary arbitration today, excluding the playoff hero Jaroslav Halak. Antti Niemi should get his due raise and the Hawks certainly prepared for it by shipping most of their bottom six to the Eastern Conference. With Halak settling for under four million a season the Finnish rookie probably has no other [...]
Continue reading...Edmonton Locks in Future Star
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
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Taylor Hall recently signed with the Edmonton Oilers, ensuring he will play in NHL training camp this season. He should be the number one pick or close to it in any Keeper league at this point. Although scouts claim he will not be a generational player like Steven Stamkos or John Tavares, the 18-year-old should [...]
Continue reading...Kurtis Foster Proving His Price is Right
Thursday, July 1, 2010
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Despite Pierre McGuire believing Kurtis Foster made too much, the 28-year-old will don the Copper and Blue for a 1.8 million annual fee. One thing is entirely certain: Kurtis Foster can score goals. He scored on Minnesota and playing with an incredibly talented powerplay unit in Tampa Bay he scored eight goals and finished with [...]
Continue reading...Oilers Pare Moreau, O’Sullivan and Potulny From Their Roster
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
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The Edmonton Oilers have made a flurry of moves the last couple of days in order to shed payroll (and some dead weight) and make room for their young players. Now most of these guys don’t have much in the way of fantasy value, but I figured I should put together a little something for [...]
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Monday, August 30, 2010
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