Oil lose Jones
ROBERT TYCHKOWSKI
Newly acquired winger Ryan Jones is likely done for the season after the Derek Boogaard cheap shot in the first period of Jones’s first home game with the Oilers.
He has a second-degree tear in the MCL of his right knee and will miss about four weeks. With only five weeks left in the season, it doesn’t look good for a return.
Eberle may get the call
Edmonton Journal With the Regina Pats out of the running to make the Western Hockey League playoffs, Edmonton Oilers prospect Jordan Eberle is available to join the team.
But he'll most likely head to the Springfield Falcons, the Oilers' American Hockey League affiliate, which is what he did last season when he had nine points in nine AHL games.
Depleted Oilers lose to Hawks
Remember 2007?
The day of the NHL trade deadline when the Edmonton Oilers dealt Ryan Smyth and proceeded to go on the worst slide in team history, losing 18 of their last 20 games. Remember how they were so decimated by injuries on the blue-line, they had to call up a junior player on emergency relief just to fill out the lineup?
Oilers done dealin'?
GM Tambellini in a tough spot
By ROBERT TYCHKOWSKI
One and done?
Not necessarily.
Steve Tambellini is famous for taking his time on the trade front, but he says there’s still time enough left to make another move or two.
Sunday 'could be last game' as Oiler: Moreau
By ROBERT TYCHKOWSKI At some point before Sunday night’s game, or maybe as time winds down in the third period, Ethan Moreau and Steve Staios will take one last look around Rexall Place.
Slumping Penner typical of what ails Oilers
By DEREK VAN DIEST, QMI Agency
Depending on Sam Gagner’s status, Edmonton Oilers head coach Pat Quinn has a couple of cards to play heading into Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Coyotes.
With 14 forwards to choose from, Quinn has some option when it comes to his lineup.
On Saturday, Robert Nilsson and Gilbert Brule were healthy scratches. Nilsson has sat out three consecutive games while Gilbert has been in the press box for the past two games.
Oft-injured Pisani a tough sell for GM Tambellini
Jim Matheson, Edmonton Journal If Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini is trying to trade Fernando Pisani, the NHL scouting reports will be on how the Edmonton Oilers forward looks going up and down the pressbox rather than the wing.
TAMBELLINI HAS LIST OF SIX TEAMS SOURAY WOULD GO TO
TSN is reporting Sources tell TSN Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini has a list of at least six teams Sheldon Souray would waive his no-trade clause to join, assuming one of these teams is willing to accept the gamble presented in Souray's surgically-repaired hand.
Players on full alert
Know deal is possible
Joanne Ireland, Edmonton Journal Change is coming, it's just a matter of when -- and it is the "when" that has the Edmonton Oilers pondering, particularly on the heels of Sunday's blockbuster deal.
The Toronto Maple Leafs, who like the Oilers have taken up residence in the bottom of their respective conference, were restructured in the three-team trade.
Who wants Souray the most?
Oilers blue-line big gun likely on the move before trade deadline
By Jim Matheson, Edmonton Journal Edmonton Oilers defenceman Sheldon Souray isn't saying what clubs he would play for and waive his no-trade clause, but you can bet these teams are on his list -- Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and New York Rangers.