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In the News
The big news from the heartland. The Edmonton oilers have Picked up former league M.V.P,Hart and Norris trophy
winner Chris Pronger in exchange for Eric Brewer, Doug Lynch and Jeff Woywitka. He wasn't done yet, The following day
kevin lowe sent winger Mike york Back to Newyork but this time to the islander for another Mike, Mike peca. These moves show
that the oiler are changing there style of play from a team based on speed to a physical team. I think we would all agree
that the moves will make us better and its time to try a new system.
In other news.................
The oilers have signed Jussi Markkanen and Igor Ulanov who was an unrestricted free agent. Jussi markkanen had
an outstanding year in russia playing in 58 games and holding down a 1.60 Goal against average.Igor ulanov is a big defenseman
who is physical.
kariya A Oiler?
The rumor around the league was that pual Kariya has met several times with kevin lowe and the edmonton oilers have been
in talks with his agent. A article was published in the edmonton journal and tsn.ca.
Looks more likley that ray whitney will be an oiler. Ray is a hometown boy and would sign for cheap. Only thing that
may halt this move, Another hometown boy, The moose. Kevin lowe made it public that he would love to have mark messier
in his line up. Could the moose be an oiler, this oiler fan sure hopes so!
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