2007–08 Edmonton Oilers season
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The 2007–08 Edmonton Oilers
season began on October 4, 2007. It was the Oilers' 36th
season
, 29th in the National Hockey League
. This season also marks the debut of the Edmonton Oil Kings
, a Western Hockey League
expansion team purchased by the Oilers after the team spent several years attempting to buy and relocate any existing WHL team to the Alberta capital.
and Jason Smith to the Philadelphia Flyers
for defencemen Joni Pitkanen
, left winger Geoff Sanderson
and a third round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
. http://oilers.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=326892&page=NewsPage&service=page
Petr Sykora, having become a free agent, left the Oilers franchise and signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jan Hejda, also a free agent, left for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Oilers made a call to Ryan Smyth's agent early in the morning on July 1 stating they were interested in making an offer. Smyth wound up signing with the Colorado Avalanche.
Netminder Mathieu Garon
was signed on July 3, 2007, as the backup goaltender to Dwayne Roloson.
It has also been reported that the Oilers had agreed to a contract with free agent Michael Nylander
through his agent. While the Oilers were expecting a signed contract from Nylander and his agent, they later found out that he had signed with the Washington Capitals
. The Oilers are currently pursuing their legal options on the matter. http://oilers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=327124
Matt Greene
signed a two year contract, Raffi Torres
signed for three.
On July 5, the Edmonton Oilers Offered restricted free agent Thomas Vanek
from the Buffalo Sabres
a 7 year contract worth $50 million. The Buffalo Sabres quickly matched the Oilers offer. http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=212929&hubname=
On July 12, the Edmonton Oilers signed unrestricted free agent
Sheldon Souray
to a 5 year deal worth $27 million dollars.
On July 20, the Oilers signed Newly acquired defenceman Joni Pitkanen
to a one year, 2.4 million deal.
On July 26, the Oilers offered Anaheim Ducks Forward Dustin Penner
, a restricted free agent $21.25 million over 5 years. This is the second restricted free agent the Oilers have attempted to sign this off-season. The Ducks declined to match the offer, officially making Penner an Oiler.
On October 2, 2007, the Oilers announced Ethan Moreau as the 15th Captain in team history.
On February 26, 2008, the Edmonton Oilers set a new NHL
record for 13 shootout wins in a season, previously held by the Dallas Stars
at 12 wins. Oilers goalie Mathieu Garon
has stopped 30 of 32 shots and is 10 – 0 in shootouts.
On March 4, 2008, Gilbert surpassed Paul Coffey
and Marc-Andre Bergeron
for the Oilers' franchise record for most goals scored by a rookie defencemen with his 10th goal on the power play against the Nashville Predators
goalie Dan Ellis
.
On March 18, 2008, the Oilers scored eight goals for the first time in five years in an 8–4 win over the Phoenix Coyotes.
April, 2008, Oilers fail to place in the playoffs.
during the 2007–08 season.
* Later traded to the New York Islanders
in Columbus
, Ohio
. The Oilers have three first round selections in this draft: 6th overall, the 15th pick, acquired in the Ryan Smyth
trade, and the 30th pick, acquired in the Chris Pronger
trade.
to be their American Hockey League
affiliate in 2007–08
. The Falcons will be the Oilers first full time AHL affiliate since the Edmonton Road Runners
were suspended following the 2004–05 season
.
of the ECHL
remain Edmonton's secondary affiliate.
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....
season began on October 4, 2007. It was the Oilers' 36th
Edmonton Oilers seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Edmonton Oilers professional ice hockey club. This list documents the records and playoff results of the Oilers' 35 year history in both the World Hockey Association and later, the National Hockey League ....
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
, 29th in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. This season also marks the debut of the Edmonton Oil Kings
Edmonton Oil Kings
This article refers to the original Oil Kings franchises that existed until 1978. For the current team that began play in 2007, see Edmonton Oil Kings...
, a Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
expansion team purchased by the Oilers after the team spent several years attempting to buy and relocate any existing WHL team to the Alberta capital.
2007 off-season
With major rebuilding necessary, the Oilers began the NHL free agency period on July 1, trading Joffrey LupulJoffrey Lupul
Joffrey Douglas Sheldon Lupul is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
and Jason Smith to the Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
for defencemen Joni Pitkanen
Joni Pitkänen
Joni Pitkänen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, left winger Geoff Sanderson
Geoff Sanderson
Geoff M. Sanderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger, most notably for the Hartford Whalers and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . Sanderson is currently a scout for the New York Islanders...
and a third round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
. http://oilers.nhl.com/team/app?articleid=326892&page=NewsPage&service=page
Petr Sykora, having become a free agent, left the Oilers franchise and signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jan Hejda, also a free agent, left for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Oilers made a call to Ryan Smyth's agent early in the morning on July 1 stating they were interested in making an offer. Smyth wound up signing with the Colorado Avalanche.
Netminder Mathieu Garon
Mathieu Garon
Mathieu Garon is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Garon is a goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Garon has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Garon was a member...
was signed on July 3, 2007, as the backup goaltender to Dwayne Roloson.
It has also been reported that the Oilers had agreed to a contract with free agent Michael Nylander
Michael Nylander
Michael Nylander is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre who is currently a free agent.- Playing career :Nylander was drafted by the Hartford Whalers in the third round in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft...
through his agent. While the Oilers were expecting a signed contract from Nylander and his agent, they later found out that he had signed with the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
. The Oilers are currently pursuing their legal options on the matter. http://oilers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=327124
Matt Greene
Matt Greene
Matt Greene is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. Greene currently serves as an alternate captain for Los Angeles.-Edmonton Oilers:...
signed a two year contract, Raffi Torres
Raffi Torres
Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,...
signed for three.
On July 5, the Edmonton Oilers Offered restricted free agent Thomas Vanek
Thomas Vanek
Thomas Vanek is an Austrian professional ice hockey left winger, an alternate captain for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League...
from the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
a 7 year contract worth $50 million. The Buffalo Sabres quickly matched the Oilers offer. http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=212929&hubname=
On July 12, the Edmonton Oilers signed unrestricted free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
Sheldon Souray
Sheldon Souray
Sheldon Sharik Souray is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . He has previously played for the Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, who originally drafted him 71st overall in 1994, and the Montreal Canadiens...
to a 5 year deal worth $27 million dollars.
On July 20, the Oilers signed Newly acquired defenceman Joni Pitkanen
Joni Pitkänen
Joni Pitkänen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
to a one year, 2.4 million deal.
On July 26, the Oilers offered Anaheim Ducks Forward Dustin Penner
Dustin Penner
Dustin Penner is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Penner was never drafted by a team in the NHL. He was discovered and signed as a free agent by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim after playing college hockey for the...
, a restricted free agent $21.25 million over 5 years. This is the second restricted free agent the Oilers have attempted to sign this off-season. The Ducks declined to match the offer, officially making Penner an Oiler.
On October 2, 2007, the Oilers announced Ethan Moreau as the 15th Captain in team history.
2007–08 regular season
On February 19, 2008, Denis Grebeshkov scored the 8000th goal in the Oilers' franchise history.On February 26, 2008, the Edmonton Oilers set a new NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
record for 13 shootout wins in a season, previously held by the Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
at 12 wins. Oilers goalie Mathieu Garon
Mathieu Garon
Mathieu Garon is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Garon is a goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Garon has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Garon was a member...
has stopped 30 of 32 shots and is 10 – 0 in shootouts.
On March 4, 2008, Gilbert surpassed Paul Coffey
Paul Coffey
Paul Douglas Coffey is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League. Known for his speed and scoring prowess, Coffey ranks second all-time among NHL defencemen in career goals, assists, and points, behind Ray Bourque.-Playing career:Coffey was drafted 6th...
and Marc-Andre Bergeron
Marc-André Bergeron
Marc-André Bergeron is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently under contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Career:...
for the Oilers' franchise record for most goals scored by a rookie defencemen with his 10th goal on the power play against the Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
goalie Dan Ellis
Dan Ellis
Daniel Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League...
.
On March 18, 2008, the Oilers scored eight goals for the first time in five years in an 8–4 win over the Phoenix Coyotes.
April, 2008, Oilers fail to place in the playoffs.
October
Record: 5–8–0; Home: 3–3–0; Road: 2–5–0| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 1 | October 4 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 3 | Edmonton | SO | Roloson Dwayne Roloson Albert Dwayne Roloson is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League . He has previously played for the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders during his professional career... |
16,839 | 1–0–0 | 2 |
| 2 | October 6 | Philadelphia Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 – 5 | Edmonton | Garon Mathieu Garon Mathieu Garon is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Garon is a goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Garon has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Garon was a member... |
16,839 | 2–0–0 | 4 | |
| 3 | October 8 | Edmonton | 2 – 4 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
Roloson | 16,913 | 2–1–0 | 4 | |
| 4 | October 10 | Edmonton | 0 – 2 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Roloson | 18,568 | 2–2–0 | 4 | |
| 5 | October 12 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
5 – 2 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 2–3–0 | 4 | |
| 6 | October 13 | Edmonton | 1 – 4 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
Roloson | 18,630 | 2–4–0 | 4 | |
| 7 | October 18 | Edmonton | 4 – 2 | Phoenix Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
Roloson | 10,448 | 3–4–0 | 6 | |
| 8 | October 20 | Edmonton | 1 – 4 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
Roloson | 19,289 | 3–5–0 | 6 | |
| 9 | October 23 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
4 – 2 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 3–6–0 | 6 | |
| 10 | October 25 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
4 – 5 | Edmonton | SO | Roloson | 16,839 | 4–6–0 | 8 |
| 11 | October 27 | Edmonton | 1 – 4 | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Roloson | 16,173 | 4–7–0 | 8 | |
| 12 | October 28 | Edmonton | 3 – 2 | Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
SO | Garon | 17,174 | 5–7–0 | 10 |
| 13 | October 30 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
2 – 1 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 5–8–0 | 10 |
November
Record: 6–6–1; Home: 4–4–0; Road: 2–2–1| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 14 | November 2 | Nashville Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
4 – 1 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 5–9–0 | 10 | |
| 15 | November 5 | Edmonton | 2 – 5 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Roloson | 18,568 | 5–10–0 | 10 | |
| 16 | November 7 | Edmonton | 3 – 4 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
SO | Roloson | 15,877 | 5–10–1 | 11 |
| 17 | November 10 | Edmonton | 4 – 2 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
Garon | 19,289 | 6–10–1 | 13 | |
| 18 | November 14 | Edmonton | 1 – 0 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
SO | Garon | 18,630 | 7–10–1 | 15 |
| 19 | November 15 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
4 – 2 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 7–11–1 | 15 | |
| 20 | November 17 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
3 – 1 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 7–12–1 | 15 | |
| 21 | November 20 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
4 – 5 | Edmonton | SO | Garon | 16,839 | 8–12–1 | 17 |
| 22 | November 22 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
3 – 2 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 8–13–1 | 17 | |
| 23 | November 24 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
2 – 3 | Edmonton | SO | Roloson | 16,839 | 9–13–1 | 19 |
| 24 | November 26 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 – 3 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 10–13–1 | 21 | |
| 25 | November 28 | Edmonton | 2 – 4 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
Roloson | 15,128 | 10–14–1 | 21 | |
| 26 | November 30 | Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 – 5 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 11–14–1 | 23 |
December
Record: 5–6–3; Home: 1–4–1; Road: 4–2–2;| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 27 | December 2 | Edmonton | 4 – 0 | Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Garon | 17,174 | 12–14–1 | 25 | |
| 28 | December 3 | Edmonton | 4 – 3 | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
SO | Garon | 14,193 | 13–14–1 | 27 |
| 29 | December 5 | Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
4 – 2 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 13–15–1 | 27 | |
| 30 | December 7 | St. Louis | 4 – 3 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 13–16–1 | 27 | |
| 31 | December 10 | Edmonton | 4 – 5 | Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
OT | Garon | 17,833 | 13–16–2 | 28 |
| 32 | December 11 | Edmonton | 5 – 4 | St. Louis | SO | Garon | 14,329 | 14–16–2 | 30 |
| 33 | December 13 | Edmonton | 4 – 3 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
SO | Roloson | 18,859 | 15–16–2 | 32 |
| 34 | December 15 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
1 –2 | Edmonton | SO | Garon | 16,839 | 16–16–2 | 34 |
| 35 | December 18 | Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
2 – 1 | Edmonton | SO | Roloson | 16,839 | 16–16–3 | 35 |
| 36 | December 21 | New Jersey New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 – 1 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 16–17–3 | 35 | |
| 37 | December 23 | Edmonton | 2 – 3 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
Garon | 20,151 | 16–18–3 | 35 | |
| 38 | December 27 | Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 – 1 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 16–19–3 | 35 | |
| 39 | December 29 | Edmonton | 4 – 5 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
OT | Roloson | 18,568 | 16–19–4 | 36 |
| 40 | December 31 | Edmonton | 2 – 4 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Garon | 16,774 | 16–20–4 | 36 |
January
Record: 7–5–1; Home: 4–2–0; Road: 3–3–1;| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 41 | January 2 | Edmonton | 3 – 2 | St. Louis | OT | Garon | 14,465 | 17–20–4 | 38 |
| 42 | January 3 | Edmonton | 2 – 5 | Nashville Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Garon | 12,676 | 17–21–4 | 38 | |
| 43 | January 5 | NY Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
2 – 3 | Edmonton | SO | Garon | 16,839 | 18–21–4 | 40 |
| 44 | January 7 | NY Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
0 – 4 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 19–21–4 | 42 | |
| 45 | January 10 | Phoenix Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
2 – 5 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 20–21–4 | 44 | |
| 46 | January 13 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
1 – 2 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 21–21–4 | 46 | |
| 47 | January 15 | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 – 1 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 21–22–4 | 46 | |
| 48 | January 17 | Edmonton | 4 – 5 | Washington Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
SO | Roloson | 13,399 | 21–22–5 | 47 |
| 49 | January 18 | Edmonton | 2 – 7 | Carolina Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... |
Garon | 16,868 | 21–23–5 | 47 | |
| 50 | January 20 | Edmonton | 4 – 2 | Atlanta Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
Roloson | 16,683 | 22–23–5 | 49 | |
| 51 | January 22 | Edmonton | 3 – 4 | Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
Roloson | 16,799 | 22–24–5 | 49 | |
| 52 | January 24 | Edmonton | 4 – 3 | Florida Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
SO | Garon | 12,322 | 23–24–5 | 51 |
| 53 | January 29 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 – 0 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 23–25–5 | 51 |
February
Record: 7–5–0; Home: 6–1–0; Road: 1–4–0;| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 54 | February 1 | Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
4 – 1 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 23–26–5 | 51 | |
| 55 | February 4 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
0 – 5 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 24–26–5 | 53 | |
| 56 | February 6 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
1 – 4 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 25–26–5 | 55 | |
| 57 | February 9 | Edmonton | 1 – 4 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
Garon | 19,289 | 25–27–5 | 55 | |
| 58 | February 12 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
2 – 4 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 26–27–5 | 57 | |
| 59 | February 14 | Edmonton | 3 – 2 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Garon | 17,496 | 27–27–5 | 59 | |
| 60 | February 16 | Edmonton | 2 – 4 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
Garon | 18,630 | 27–28–5 | 59 | |
| 61 | February 19 | Edmonton | 4 – 5 | Nashville Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Garon | 13,466 | 27–29–5 | 59 | |
| 62 | February 22 | Edmonton | 2 – 5 | Dallas Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
Garon | 18,564 | 27–30–5 | 59 | |
| 63 | February 24 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
2 – 3 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 28–30–5 | 61 | |
| 64 | February 26 | Detroit Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
3 – 4 | Edmonton | SO | Garon | 16,839 | 29–30–5 | 63 |
| 65 | February 28 | Los Angeles Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
4 – 5 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 30–30–5 | 65 |
March
Record: 10–4–1 ; Home: 5–2–0 ; Road: 5–2–1 ;| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 66 | March 2 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 – 4 | Edmonton | SO | Garon | 16,839 | 31–30–5 | 67 |
| 67 | March 4 | Nashville Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
5 – 1 | Edmonton | Garon | 16,839 | 31–31–5 | 67 | |
| 68 | March 7 | Edmonton | 2 – 1 | Columbus Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
OT | Garon | 17,289 | 32–31–5 | 69 |
| 69 | March 9 | Edmonton | 6 – 5 | Chicago Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
OT | Garon | 18,859 | 33–31–5 | 71 |
| 70 | March 11 | St. Louis | 3 – 4 | Edmonton | OT | Garon | 16,839 | 34–31–5 | 73 |
| 71 | March 13 | Edmonton | 1 – 5 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
Garon | 18,007 | 34–32–5 | 73 | |
| 72 | March 15 | Edmonton | 5 – 2 | Phoenix Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
Roloson | 15,698 | 35–32–5 | 75 | |
| 73 | March 16 | Edmonton | 2 – 1 | San Jose San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
SO | Roloson | 16,987 | 36–32–5 | 77 |
| 74 | March 18 | Phoenix Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
4 – 8 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 37–32–5 | 79 | |
| 75 | March 20 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
4 – 1 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 37–33–5 | 79 | |
| 76 | March 22 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
5 – 7 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 38–33–5 | 81 | |
| 77 | March 24 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
3 – 5 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 39–33–5 | 83 | |
| 78 | March 26 | Edmonton | 1 – 3 | Minnesota Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
Roloson | 17,978 | 39–34–5 | 83 | |
| 79 | March 28 | Edmonton | 4 – 5 | Colorado Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
SO | Roloson | 17,846 | 39–34–6 | 84 |
| 80 | March 29 | Edmonton | 2 – 1 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
Roloson | 16.984 | 40–34–6 | 86 |
April
Record: ; Home: ; Road: ;| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Record | Pts |
| 81 | April 1 | Calgary Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
3 – 2 | Edmonton | Roloson | 16,839 | 40–35–6 | 86 | |
| 82 | April 3 | Edmonton | 2 – 1 | Vancouver Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
Roloson | 18,630 | 41–35–6 | 88 |
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Ales Hemsky Ales Hemsky Aleš Hemský is a Czech professional ice hockey forward and alternate captain currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-HC Pardubice:... |
74 | 20 | 51 | 71 | 34 | |||||||
| Shawn Horcoff Shawn Horcoff Shawn Horcoff is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was selected in the fourth round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, 99th overall, by the Oilers, the team with which he has spent his entire NHL career... |
53 | 21 | 29 | 50 | 30 | |||||||
| Sam Gagner Sam Gagner Sam William Gagner is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Oilers in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.... |
79 | 13 | 36 | 49 | 23 | |||||||
| Dustin Penner Dustin Penner Dustin Penner is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Penner was never drafted by a team in the NHL. He was discovered and signed as a free agent by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim after playing college hockey for the... |
82 | 23 | 24 | 47 | 45 | |||||||
| Andrew Cogliano Andrew Cogliano Andrew Cogliano is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He formerly played for the Edmonton Oilers.- Junior :... |
82 | 18 | 27 | 45 | 20 | |||||||
| Robert Nilsson Robert Nilsson Robert Åke Nilsson is a Canadian-born Swedish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the Kontinental Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
71 | 10 | 31 | 41 | 22 | |||||||
| Jarret Stoll Jarret Stoll Jarret Stoll is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League... |
81 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 74 | |||||||
| Tom Gilbert Tom Gilbert Thomas Kelly "Tom" Gilbert is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
82 | 13 | 20 | 33 | 20 | |||||||
| Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He was selected by in the 7th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, 214th overall by the Oilers after being passed over in the 2002 draft.-Junior career:Brodziak spent... |
80 | 14 | 17 | 31 | 33 | |||||||
| Joni Pitkanen Joni Pitkänen Joni Pitkänen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
63 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 56 | |||||||
| Marty Reasoner Marty Reasoner Martin Reasoner, is an American professional ice hockey center for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He has also played for the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers and Atlanta Thrashers... |
82 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 50 | |||||||
| Curtis Glencross Curtis Glencross Curtis Jack Glencross is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . Undrafted by any team, he signed with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks as a free agent in 2004 and made his NHL debut with the team in 2007... |
62 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 53 | |||||||
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | SO | SV% | GAA | GP | TOI | W | L | GA | SO | SV% | GAA | ||
| Mathieu Garon Mathieu Garon Mathieu Garon is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Garon is a goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Garon has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Garon was a member... |
47 | 2658 | 26 | 18 | 1 | 118 | 4 | .913 | 2.66 | ||||||||||
| Dwayne Roloson Dwayne Roloson Albert Dwayne Roloson is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League . He has previously played for the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders during his professional career... |
41 | 2222 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 115 | 0 | .900 | 3.11 | ||||||||||
Records
- 18 Years, 55 Days: New Oilers records for the youngest player ever played and earned his first NHL point, assisting on Tom GilbertTom GilbertThomas Kelly "Tom" Gilbert is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
's goal, by Sam GagnerSam GagnerSam William Gagner is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Oilers in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft....
on October 4, 2007.- Note: Wayne GretzkyWayne GretzkyWayne Douglas Gretzky, CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League , and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters,...
had an unofficial Oilers record for the youngest player ever played in franchise history, including WHA, at age 17 Years, 281 Days on November 3, 1978.
- Note: Wayne Gretzky
- 18 Years, 71 Days: A new Oilers record for the youngest player ever scored by Sam Gagner on October 20, 2007.
- 4: A new NHL record for most consecutive shootouts on December 18, 2007.
- 8: A new Oilers record for most consecutive game assist for rookies by Sam Gagner on February 22, 2008.
- 15: NHL record for most shootout wins in a season.
- 13: A new NHL team record for most shootout wins in a season on February 26, 2008.
- 13: Oilers record for most goals for a rookie defenseman by Tom Gilbert.
- 10: A new Oilers record for most goals for a rookie defenseman on March 4, 2008.
- 3: A new NHL record for most consecutive overtime goals by Andrew CoglianoAndrew CoglianoAndrew Cogliano is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He formerly played for the Edmonton Oilers.- Junior :...
on March 11, 2008. - 33: A new Oilers record for most points for a rookie defenseman by Tom Gilbert on March 28, 2008.
- 19: A new NHL record for most shootouts in a season on March 28, 2008.
Milestones
| Regular season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Andrew Cogliano Andrew Cogliano Andrew Cogliano is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League . He formerly played for the Edmonton Oilers.- Junior :... Sam Gagner Sam Gagner Sam William Gagner is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Oilers in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.... |
1st NHL Game 1st NHL Assist 1st NHL Point |
October 4, 2007 |
| Shawn Horcoff Shawn Horcoff Shawn Horcoff is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was selected in the fourth round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, 99th overall, by the Oilers, the team with which he has spent his entire NHL career... |
300th NHL PIM | October 6, 2007 |
| Marty Reasoner Marty Reasoner Martin Reasoner, is an American professional ice hockey center for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He has also played for the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers and Atlanta Thrashers... |
100th NHL Assist | |
| Andrew Cogliano | 1st NHL Goal | October 8, 2007 |
| Geoff Sanderson Geoff Sanderson Geoff M. Sanderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger, most notably for the Hartford Whalers and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . Sanderson is currently a scout for the New York Islanders... |
500th NHL PIM | October 13, 2007 |
| Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He was selected by in the 7th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, 214th overall by the Oilers after being passed over in the 2002 draft.-Junior career:Brodziak spent... |
1st NHL Assist | October 18, 2007 |
| Sam Gagner | 1st NHL Goal | October 20, 2007 |
| Ales Hemsky Ales Hemsky Aleš Hemský is a Czech professional ice hockey forward and alternate captain currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-HC Pardubice:... |
200th NHL Point | October 25, 2007 |
| Marty Reasoner | 400th NHL Game | November 10, 2007 |
| Steve Staios Steve Staios Steven Staios is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is an alternate captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. He has played both right wing and defence in the NHL.-Playing career:... |
700th NHL Game | November 24, 2007 |
| Ales Hemsky Raffi Torres Raffi Torres Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,... |
300th NHL Game | November 28, 2007 |
| Zack Stortini Zack Stortini Zachery "Zack" Stortini is a Canadian professional ice hockey right wing for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1st NHL Assist | |
| Liam Reddox Liam Reddox Liam Reddox is a Canadian ice hockey player currently playing for the Växjö Lakers Hockey of the Elitserien . He has dual citizenship in both Canada and Scotland.-Playing career:... |
1st NHL Game | December 7, 2007 |
| Ladislav Smid Ladislav Smid Ladislav "Laddy" Šmíd is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
100th NHL Game | December 11, 2007 |
| Steve Staios | 1,000th NHL PIM | December 18, 2007 |
| Jarret Stoll Jarret Stoll Jarret Stoll is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League... |
200th NHL PIM | January 5, 2008 |
| Shawn Horcoff | 100th NHL Goal | January 7, 2008 |
| Denis Grebeshkov Denis Grebeshkov Denis Sergeyevich Grebeshkov is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing in the Kontinental Hockey League . He last played for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1st NHL Goal | January 10, 2008 |
| Zack Stortini | 200th NHL PIM | |
| Ethan Moreau Ethan Moreau Ethan Byron Moreau is a professional ice hockey left winger who is currently playing with the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. Prior to this, he was a alternate captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League... |
700th NHL Game | January 29, 2008 |
| Robert Nilsson Robert Nilsson Robert Åke Nilsson is a Canadian-born Swedish professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the Kontinental Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
100th NHL Game | |
| Jarret Stoll | 100th NHL Assist | February 4, 2008 |
| Joni Pitkanen Joni Pitkänen Joni Pitkänen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
100th NHL Assist | February 6, 2008 |
| Dustin Penner Dustin Penner Dustin Penner is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Penner was never drafted by a team in the NHL. He was discovered and signed as a free agent by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim after playing college hockey for the... |
100th NHL PIM | February 9, 2008 |
| Fernando Pisani Fernando Pisani Fernando Antonio Pisani is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who is currently a free agent.-Playing career:... |
300th NHL Game | February 12, 2008 |
| Geoff Sanderson | 1,100th NHL Game | February 26, 2008 |
| Mathieu Roy Mathieu Roy Mathieu Roy also known as Matt Roy is a professional ice hockey defenceman with the Carolina Hurricanes organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1st NHL Assist | February 28, 2008 |
| Geoff Sanderson | 700th NHL Point | |
| Theo Peckham Theo Peckham Theo "Teddy" Peckham is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-Professional:Peckham was drafted 75th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.... |
1st NHL Game | March 7, 2008 |
| Matt Greene Matt Greene Matt Greene is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. Greene currently serves as an alternate captain for Los Angeles.-Edmonton Oilers:... |
200th NHL PIM | March 22, 2008 |
| Denis Grebeshkov | 100th NHL Game | March 26, 2008 |
| Zack Stortini | 300th NHL PIM | March 29, 2008 |
Transactions
The Oilers have been involved in the following transactions2007–08 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2007–08 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which players or draft picks, if applicable.-Free agency:Note: This does not...
during the 2007–08 season.
Trades
| June 22, 2007 |
To Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... 1st round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... - Nick Ross Nick Ross (ice hockey) Nick Ross is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League . He was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes with the 30th pick of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.... 2nd round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... - Joel Gistedt Joel Gistedt Joel Alf Ivar Gistedt is a professional Swedish ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for the Swedish team Rögle BK of the Allsvenskan... |
To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... 1st round pick in 2007 2007 NHL Entry Draft The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007... - Riley Nash Riley Nash Riley Nash is a Canadian ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League. He was originally selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1st round, 21st overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.... |
| July 1, 2007 |
To Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Jason Smith Joffrey Lupul Joffrey Lupul Joffrey Douglas Sheldon Lupul is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Geoff Sanderson Geoff Sanderson Geoff M. Sanderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger, most notably for the Hartford Whalers and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . Sanderson is currently a scout for the New York Islanders... Joni Pitkanen Joni Pitkänen Joni Pitkänen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... 3rd round pick in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... - Cameron Abney |
| July 5, 2007 |
To New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... 2nd round pick in 2008 2008 NHL Entry Draft The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008... - Travis Hamonic Travis Hamonic Travis Hamonic is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League... |
To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Allan Rourke Allan Rourke Allan Rourke is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Krefeld Pinguine of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga until last year.- Playing career :... *3rd round pick in 2008 2008 NHL Entry Draft The 2008 NHL Entry Draft was the 46th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 20–21, 2008... - Kirill Petrov Kirill Petrov Kirill Andreyevich Petrov is a Russian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk of the Kontinental Hockey League . Petrov was drafted by the New York Islanders in the third round, 73rd overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft... |
| February 1, 2008 |
To Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Dick Tarnstrom Dick Tärnström Dick Tärnström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing in AIK of the Elitserien.-Playing career:Tärnström started his professional career in AIK... |
To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... Curtis Glencross Curtis Glencross Curtis Jack Glencross is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . Undrafted by any team, he signed with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks as a free agent in 2004 and made his NHL debut with the team in 2007... |
* Later traded to the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| G Mathieu Garon Mathieu Garon Mathieu Garon is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Garon is a goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League . Garon has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Garon was a member... |
Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 years, $2.2 million |
| D Sheldon Souray Sheldon Souray Sheldon Sharik Souray is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . He has previously played for the Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, who originally drafted him 71st overall in 1994, and the Montreal Canadiens... |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
5 years, $27 million |
| F Ryan Flinn | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $0.45 million |
| F Dustin Penner Dustin Penner Dustin Penner is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League . Penner was never drafted by a team in the NHL. He was discovered and signed as a free agent by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim after playing college hockey for the... |
Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
5 years, $21.25 million |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| F Petr Sykora Petr Sýkora Petr Sýkora is a Czech professional ice hockey right winger for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League . Sýkora has previously played in the NHL for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Minnesota Wild. He is a two-time Stanley Cup... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
2 years, $5.0 million |
| D Jan Hejda Jan Hejda Jan Hejda is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $1.0 million |
| F Toby Petersen Toby Petersen Tobias Emanuel Petersen is an American professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League... |
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
1 year |
| F Brad Winchester Brad Winchester Brad Winchester is a professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He was selected in the second round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, 35th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers.... |
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
1 year, $0.475 million |
Players re-signed
| Player | Contract terms |
| F Ethan Moreau Ethan Moreau Ethan Byron Moreau is a professional ice hockey left winger who is currently playing with the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. Prior to this, he was a alternate captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League... |
4 years, $10 million (Extension) |
| D Steve Staios Steve Staios Steven Staios is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is an alternate captain for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. He has played both right wing and defence in the NHL.-Playing career:... |
4 years, $10.8 million (Extension) |
| D Denis Grebeshkov Denis Grebeshkov Denis Sergeyevich Grebeshkov is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing in the Kontinental Hockey League . He last played for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1 year, $0.95 million |
| F Raffi Torres Raffi Torres Raphael "Raffi" Torres is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New York Islanders fifth overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. He has additionally played in the NHL for the Edmonton Oilers,... |
3 years, $6.75 million |
| D Matt Greene Matt Greene Matt Greene is an American professional ice hockey defenseman who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League. Greene currently serves as an alternate captain for Los Angeles.-Edmonton Oilers:... |
2 years, $2.3 million |
| D Joni Pitkanen Joni Pitkänen Joni Pitkänen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1 year, $2.4 million |
| D Mathieu Roy Mathieu Roy Mathieu Roy also known as Matt Roy is a professional ice hockey defenceman with the Carolina Hurricanes organization of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
2 years, $1.0 million |
| F Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak Kyle Brodziak is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. He was selected by in the 7th round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, 214th overall by the Oilers after being passed over in the 2002 draft.-Junior career:Brodziak spent... |
2 years, $0.995 million |
Draft picks
Edmonton's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft2007 NHL Entry Draft
The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus, Ohio, United States on June 22, 2007. The draft consisted of seven rounds with rounds two through seven taking place on June 23, 2007...
in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. The Oilers have three first round selections in this draft: 6th overall, the 15th pick, acquired in the Ryan Smyth
Ryan Smyth
Ryan Alexander Gordon Smyth is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League...
trade, and the 30th pick, acquired in the Chris Pronger
Chris Pronger
Christopher Robert Pronger is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and captain for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Originally selected 2nd overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, Pronger has played for Hartford, the St...
trade.
| Round | # | Player | Nationality | NHL team | College/junior/club team (league) |
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| 1 | 6 | Sam Gagner Sam Gagner Sam William Gagner is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Oilers in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.... (C/W) |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
London Knights London Knights The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 1 | 15 | Alex Plante Alex Plante Alexandre Plante is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League. He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers 15th overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft and made his National Hockey League debut in 2009–10... (D) |
Edmonton Oilers (from New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... ) |
Calgary Hitmen Calgary Hitmen The Calgary Hitmen are a major junior ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Hitmen play in the Central Division of the Western Hockey League . They play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a local-born professional wrestler, was a founding owner... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 1 | 21 | Riley Nash Riley Nash Riley Nash is a Canadian ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League. He was originally selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1st round, 21st overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.... (C) |
Edmonton Oilers (from Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... via Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... ) |
Salmon Arm Silverbacks Salmon Arm Silverbacks The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are a Junior "A" ice hockey team from Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada. They are a part of the British Columbia Hockey League.-2010/2011 Player Roster:1 Kris Moore4 Dustin Cave5 Jayson Reardon... (BCHL British Columbia Hockey League The British Columbia Hockey League is a Junior "A" ice hockey league from British Columbia under Hockey Canada, a subsection of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Founded in Vernon in 1961, the BCHL now includes 16 teams. These teams play in two conferences, known as the Coastal and the Interior... ) |
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| 4 | 97 | Linus Omark Linus Omark Linus Karl Heimer Omark is a Swedish professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League... (W) |
Edmonton Oilers | Lulea HF Luleå HF Luleå Hockeyförening is an ice hockey club from Luleå, Sweden. Luleå is the most northern club in the league and has played in Elitserien constantly since the 1984-85 season. They have won the Swedish championships once, in 1996... (SEL Elitserien Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden... ) |
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| 5 | 127 | Milan Kytnar Milan Kytnar Milan Kytnar is a Slovak professional ice hockey player who is currently playing with the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League... (C) |
Edmonton Oilers | Topolcany (Slovak-2) | |
| 6 | 157 | William Quist (W) | Edmonton Oilers | Tingsryd (Sweden-3) | |
Springfield Falcons
After shipping their prospects out across several clubs, the Oilers have signed a deal with the Springfield FalconsSpringfield Falcons
The Springfield Falcons are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the MassMutual Center and are the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. The Falcons' two main rivals are the Connecticut Whale and the...
to be their American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
affiliate in 2007–08
2007–08 AHL season
The 2007–08 AHL season is the 72nd season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Chicago Wolves won their second Calder Cup, defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the Calder Cup Final.-Team changes:...
. The Falcons will be the Oilers first full time AHL affiliate since the Edmonton Road Runners
Edmonton Road Runners
The Edmonton Road Runners were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada at Rexall Place.-History:...
were suspended following the 2004–05 season
2004–05 AHL season
The 2004–05 AHL season was the 69th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-eight teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Rochester Americans finished first overall in the regular season...
.
Stockton Thunder
The Stockton ThunderStockton Thunder
The Stockton Thunder are a minor league professional ice hockey team from Stockton, California. The Thunder are a member of the ECHL, and began playing in the 2005–06 season. The Stockton Arena is their home ice, providing a capacity for 9,737 fans...
of the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
remain Edmonton's secondary affiliate.