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Oilers Deadline Day

Posted on July 21, 2013 at 09:06 PM.

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3.2.2011

Oilers acquired D-Luca Sbisa from Anaheim in exchange for D-Henrik Tallinder

Oilers acquired C-Emerson Etem & 4th-2011-BUF from Buffalo in exchange for D-Taylor Chorney & 3rd-2011-EDM

Analysis-The Oilers manage to get even younger, shipping off two bottom pairing defensemen for two prospects with big upside.
Sbisa will suit up next season for the Oilers and will likely jump into a big role right out of the gates, he has good size, and good hands, not as physical as one might expect, but he brings a very sound two-way element to his game.
Etem has the potential to break the lineup next season as well. He piled up goals in juniors but his awareness and hockey IQ may need some work if he wants to produce at the next level.
At the end of the day, the Oilers are younger, faster, and cheaper, they got rid of two defenseman with little left to offer and got a couple high potential players in return.

Season Statistics

Oilers finished in 8th place in the Western Conference, with a record of 41-36-5, good for 87pts. They lost in 6 games to the Presidents Trophy winner, Columbus Blue Jackets.

Overall a solid year. Taylor Hall struggled throughout, but had a strong push late, much the same as Logan Couture, who missed 17 games due to injury. Hemsky and Penner had strong seasons, and it was largely a surprise to have Torres and Jones score 20+ goals each. Look for Pietrangelo to be the #1 d-man going forward, rumor has it that Ryan Whitney is on his way out, there could be a logjam on D if he stays, due to the Sbisa acquisition.