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"Hemsky is doing fine and will take warm ups and wants to play tonight, I don't see that being a problem" - Renney
Hemsky remains a game-time decision to play tonight. The crafty winger has scored 10 goals and 35 points in 66 games.
Ales Hemsky News
Injury
Ales Hemsky (sore shoulder) will not return to tonight's game.
With nothing left to play for, the Oilers can afford to rest Hemsky.
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Expect to see Linus Omark & Ales Hemsky with Sam Gagner, Ryan Smyth and Ryan Whitney on PP2 tonight.
Hemsky moves back onto the second PP unit. Nine of his 29 points have come with the man advantage.
Injury
Ales Hemsky is an issue.
Sounds like Hemsky could miss tonight's game. The recently-re-signed right wing has five goals and 29 points in 52 games.
Signing
Ales Hemsky agrees to contract with Oilers. 2 years, $10 mil total.
Nice signing by the Oilers, who lock up a top-six forward. Through 47 games, he scored five goals and 26 points.
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#Oilers now working on PP: 1st unit - Smyth, Horcoff, Hemsky, Hall, Potter
Hemsky moves up to the top PP unit. Four of his 14 points have come with the man advantage.
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Ales Hemsky sinus issue now spread to Eric Belanger. They went for CAT SCAN in NY..couldn't make it in time for practice.Except both to play
Hemsky will play tomorrow if all checks out. He has three goals and 11 points through 23 games while playing on the second line.
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Ales Hemsky is taking the warm-up and will likely draw in for tonight’s game.
Slot him into your lineup.
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"I think he feels good. It will be a game time decision. He thinks he can play." -Tom Renney on Hemsky's return.
Hemsky is hoping to get into the lineup for the first time since December 19th. Check back later for a further word on his status.
Injury
Losing my balance and don't see straight sometimes. Couldn't even see on the ice in Vancouver. Day to day. Every day is feeling better.
Sounds like Hemsky is coming along slowly but he should miss at least another game. The star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
Injury
Hemsky (sinus infection) are out for tonight's game as per Renney.
No Hemsky tonight. The star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
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Ales Hemsky leaves the morning skate early. No lines were run today for the #Oilers as practice wraps up.
Hemsky not making it through practice is certainly not a good sign. The star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
Injury
#Oilers Ales Hemsky taking morning skate. Sat out previous game with an illness.
Sounds like Hemsky will be healthy enough to play tonight. The star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
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Hemsky is doubtful for tonight as per Renney
Despite practicing with his normal line, Hemsky is not guaranteed to play tonight. The star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
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Ales Hemsky with the team for morning skate.
Sounds like Hemmer has kicked the flu bug and will play with his normal linemates. The star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
Injury
Hemsky is ill, the medical staff didn't want him spreading the cold
The Oilers have a spare forward on the roster so they could allow Hemsky to rest. Their star right wing has struggled this season with only three goals and 11 points over 22 games.
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Paajarvi-Gagner-Hemsky
Hemsky moves down to the third line. The Czech forward has posted only four assists in seven games and finished the last game with a minus-3 rating.
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Ales just confirmed he will play with Horc-Smyth.
Hemsky returns to the lineup following his 11 game absence. Expect the highly skilled RW to play with Ryan Smyth and Shawn Horcoff.
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Barker & Hemsky could both play tomorrow: "I'll contemplate that. Their [drop-off test] results are very important to me." - Renney
Both player's return would bolster the Oilers' lineup. Hemsky has an assist through his first two games and likely can help out the team's power play.
Injury
Ales Hemsky been cleared for contact. With three games in four days Tues-Mtl, Thurs-Boston and Fri-Detroit we'll see when he returns.
Look for Hemsky to get back into the lineup at some point this week. The highly skilled winger posted an assist through his first two games. Expect him to get into the second line upon his return.