Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
38-35-9, 4th Northwest
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Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day
Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL day
IRA PODELL,
Jul 2, 2009
Just when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again. And instead of taking a discount on a one-year deal to take a shot at a Stanley Cup title, Hossa cashed in a megadeal with the up-and-coming Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday. ...More |
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Oilers Team Report
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Oilers Team Report Jul 1, 2009
The Oilers tried hard to move up in the draft, hoping to trade their 10th pick and a warm body to move into fourth spot, but they couldn't close the deal and wound up taking Swedish prospect Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson 10th overall.
The six-foot-one, 201-pound winger just turned 18 and has been playing against men in the Swedish Elite League for two seasons. Despite his modest point totals (17 points last year in 50 games), he was ranked the second highest European by NHL Central Scouting and is considered a brilliant skater and puck handler.
The Oilers don't expect to see him for a while, though. He'll stay in Sweden for at least another year before coming to North America. Edmonton left the draft with seven players, which helps replenish a stockpile that had grown ...More |
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The Copper & Blue
