Post by Edmonton Oilers on Jun 20, 2007 20:02:08 GMT -5
New Look Oilers looking for a repeat performance
Yes its that time of year again when trade-talk is looming and draft approaching. The Oilers have made many roster changes in the off-season to not only make themselves younger and more cost efficient but also stay on track for a repeat performance of last years Presidents cup performance. Most notably gone are Martin Brodeur, Martin St-Louis, Wade Redden, Mike Fisher, and Lubomir Visnovsky. In are J-S Giguere, Andrew Raycroft, Ryan Whitney, Dan Boyle, Marion Gaborik, Justin Williams, Maxim Talbot, and a top 10 draft pick. Other new notables to the team are Alexei Ponikarovsky, Ryan Craig, Taylor pyatt and Braydon Coburn. G.M Lafrance said this earlier at a press conferance "We are extremely happy with the way the team is shaping up for next season. We got alot of talent and still feel we can be a force in the western conference." The roster looks as follows.
Left Wing Center Right Wing
Frolov Richards Gaborik
Dumont Williams Hemsky
Pyatt Horcoff Craig
Torres Talbot Ponikarovsky
Defence
Boyle Whitney
Phillips Beauchemen
Hanan Coburn
Goalie
J.S Giguere
Raycroft
Trade Talk
In terms trading the team is looking for a defensman so Braydon Coburn can develop the way they want to. Rumor has it that the Oilers are talking to the New York Islanders about acquiring one of his young dmen. In other trade news the Oilers have acquired forwards Owen Nolan and Jordan TooToo for two second round draft picks in 07. Nolan brings experiance to a young club and will be able to help out some new comers while TooToo was added for some toughness and depth in the minors system. The trade will be announced once the roster freeze is over.
Draft Day
When the draft is concerned the Oilers GM Lafrance has two first rounders and plans to use them. He mentioned that "I may go off the top ten projected list with my 9th overall pick. We got a guy in mind and would love to pick him up at that pick. With our 23rd overall, we still havent decided what to do with it. We're thinking of drafting a defensman with that pick."
Yes its that time of year again when trade-talk is looming and draft approaching. The Oilers have made many roster changes in the off-season to not only make themselves younger and more cost efficient but also stay on track for a repeat performance of last years Presidents cup performance. Most notably gone are Martin Brodeur, Martin St-Louis, Wade Redden, Mike Fisher, and Lubomir Visnovsky. In are J-S Giguere, Andrew Raycroft, Ryan Whitney, Dan Boyle, Marion Gaborik, Justin Williams, Maxim Talbot, and a top 10 draft pick. Other new notables to the team are Alexei Ponikarovsky, Ryan Craig, Taylor pyatt and Braydon Coburn. G.M Lafrance said this earlier at a press conferance "We are extremely happy with the way the team is shaping up for next season. We got alot of talent and still feel we can be a force in the western conference." The roster looks as follows.
Left Wing Center Right Wing
Frolov Richards Gaborik
Dumont Williams Hemsky
Pyatt Horcoff Craig
Torres Talbot Ponikarovsky
Defence
Boyle Whitney
Phillips Beauchemen
Hanan Coburn
Goalie
J.S Giguere
Raycroft
Trade Talk
In terms trading the team is looking for a defensman so Braydon Coburn can develop the way they want to. Rumor has it that the Oilers are talking to the New York Islanders about acquiring one of his young dmen. In other trade news the Oilers have acquired forwards Owen Nolan and Jordan TooToo for two second round draft picks in 07. Nolan brings experiance to a young club and will be able to help out some new comers while TooToo was added for some toughness and depth in the minors system. The trade will be announced once the roster freeze is over.
Draft Day
When the draft is concerned the Oilers GM Lafrance has two first rounders and plans to use them. He mentioned that "I may go off the top ten projected list with my 9th overall pick. We got a guy in mind and would love to pick him up at that pick. With our 23rd overall, we still havent decided what to do with it. We're thinking of drafting a defensman with that pick."
