| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins  ActiveRyan Nugent-Hopkins might become the first Edmonton Oilers player to win the Calder Trophy. Wayne Gretzky might have won the Calder Trophy in 1979-80, but the NHL decided he was ineligible because he had already completed one season in the WHA. Taylor Hall also might have won the award last season if a high ankle sprain didn't cut his season short. Similarly, Nugent-Hopkins might run into problems because he was limited to 62 games. Apr 21 |
| 2 | Shawn Horcoff ActiveShawn Horcoff (back) returned to action on Wednesday March 28. Horcoff spent four minutes in the sin bin. He also recorded two shots on goal and one hit. Mar 29 |
| 3 | Sam Gagner ActiveSam Gagner registered an assist on Tuesday. Gagner has just two points in his last seven games. His outburst of 16 points over the span of just five contest is something people won't soon forget, but fantasy owners shouldn't let that streak color their perception of Gagner. He recorded between 41 and 49 points in each of his previous four campaigns and he might end up in that range again this season despite his hot streak. Mar 7 |
| 4 | Eric Belanger ActiveEric Belanger returned to action Saturday night against the Flames. He had missed the last week due to a leg injury but took a regular shift and played 15:54 against Calgary and seems fine. Unfortunately, Belanger went minus three in the 6-2 one-sided loss. Jan 22 |
| 5 | Chris Vande Velde ActiveChris Vande Velde has been called up by the Edmonton Oilers. Vande Velde has 22 points and 33 penalty minutes in 65 games with the AHL Oklahoma City Barons this season. He might make his NHL season debut on Sunday. Mar 24 |
| LW | 1 | Taylor Hall  SidelinedAlthough Oilers GM Steve Tambellini won't directly address the possibility of Taylor Hall shifting to center next season, he did say that Hall is capable of playing all three forward positions. "Taylor took a lot of faceoffs and killed penalties in junior in Windsor," Tambellini said in reference to Hall's OHL days. "You watch a guy like (Henrik) Zetterberg and whether he lines up at center or on the wing, it doesn’t matter. The Oilers played Mark Messier at wing, they played him at center. He was the same player. I think guys like Taylor Hall can play anywhere." One of the theories that's been floating around is that if the Oilers draft Nail Yakupov, they might shift Hall to center, so that the two can play alongside Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in a first overall picks-only line. Apr 28 |
| 2 | Ryan Smyth ActiveWhile it appears both sides have agreed on a two-year contract, money is the sticking point in the re-signing of Ryan Smyth by the Edmonton Oilers. Smyth could be behind the eight-ball as both sides know he wants to re-sign and finish his career in Edmonton. The 36-year-old had 46 points this season but after starting the year hot with 24 points in his first 22 games, Smyth had only 22 points in his final 60 games. Stay tuned as it is likely the Oilers and Smyth will come to an agreement before he becomes a UFA on July 1. May 6 |
| 3 | Ben Eager ActiveBen Eager (back)participated in the pre-game skate but did not play Sunday. The Oilers enforcer was deemed not ready to go and has missed two games with the injury. Eager has 11 points and 92 penalty minutes in 54 games this season. He should return at some point this week. Mar 19 |
| 4 | Philippe Cornet ActivePhilippe Cornet registered an assist in his NHL debut on Tuesday. "I felt pretty good out there for the first game," said Cornet. "Playing with players like (Jordan) Eberle and (Sam) Gagner helps. On that first goal, it was great work by Gagner on the cycle and it was great work by Eberle to finish it off. It feels good, I wasn’t expecting to have a point in my first game, but I’ll take it for sure." Cornet logged 10:53 minutes in Edmotnon's 3-2 victory over Colorado. He has 20 goals and 27 points in 38 AHL games this season. Feb 1 |
| 5 | Darcy Hordichuk ActiveDarcy Hordichuk netted his first goal of 2011-12 on Tuesday. Hordichuk has three points and 45 penalty minutes in 35 games this season. He hasn't scored more than a single goal in a season since he got four in 2008-09. Mar 21 |
| RW | 1 | Jordan Eberle ActiveEdmonton Oilers youngsters Jordan Eberle and Devan Dubnyk shined in Team Canada's shootout win against Switzerland. Eberle scored the game-tying goal and the deciding tally in the shootout while Dubnyk was named the player of the game. Apr 29 |
| 2 | Ales Hemsky ActiveAles Hemsky led all Oiler players in shots on goal Saturday night in a 3-0 loss to Vancouver. The team only took 17 total shots on Roberto Luongo and Hemsky had five of them. There is no doubt the Oilers are a talented bunch. However, don't underestimate the amount of time it will take these youngsters to compete for a playoff spot. It could be a couple of seasons yet before they contend for a post-season berth. Apr 8 |
| 3 | Ryan Jones ActiveThe Edmonton Oilers switched up their lines in practice Thursday and Ryan Jones found himself on the third unit with Teemu Hartikainen and Shawn Horcoff. Jones was on the top line with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jordan Eberle but Ryan Smyth took over that spot in practice. Linus Omark was practicing with Ales Hemsky and Sam Gagner. When you throw the injured Taylor Hall into the mix, the Oilers will have a ton of firepower in the future. They have to draft a defenseman in the first round as they are sadly lacking there. Mar 30 |
| 4 | Linus Omark SidelinedLinus Omark said on Twitter that he hopes the Oilers will give him a chance with another team. "I don’t mind," Oilers GM Steve Tambellini said. "The fact that he’s determined to play in the NHL and not just run back to a team in the KHL (in Russia) shows me he wants to stay (in the league)." Omark is scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer. He showed a lot of potential in 2010-11 when he scored five goals and 27 points in 51 games. However, he was limited to just 14 NHL and 18 AHL contests this season. It certainly wouldn't be surprising if the Oilers accommodate his wishes and trade him over the summer. Apr 12 |
| 5 | Lennart Petrell ActiveLennart Petrell (groin) returned to action on Wednesday March 28. Petrell recorded a shot on goal and six hits in his return. He was on the ice for 12:20 minutes. Mar 29 |
| D | 1 | Ryan Whitney ActiveRyan Whitney scored a goal in Edmonton's 3-2 loss Monday. Whitney now has three points in his last four games. Between the injuries and on-ice struggles, this is a season Whitney would probably just as soon forgot. He has 15 points in 38 contests. Mar 13 |
| 2 | Nick Schultz ActiveAlthough Nick Schultz was initially shocked when the Minnesota Wild traded him on Monday, he's looking forward to playing with Edmonton. Schultz was drafted by the Wild in 2000 and he ended up playing in 743 games with Minnesota. He was so surprised to find out that he had been traded, that at first he thought Wild GM Chuck Fletcher was joking. However, Schultz was an Oilers fan as a kid and now he's excited to be part of the young up-and-coming squad. Schultz is a defensive defenseman, which is what the Oilers needed, but he consequently doesn't have any fantasy value in standard leagues. Feb 29 |
| 3 | Ladislav Smid SidelinedLadislav Smid might miss what little is left of the season due to a neck injury. Smid didn't play on Sunday. "Smid needs time to rest up and get himself together because he’s a train wreck," said Oilers coach Tom Renney. "But you know his character, he’s going to want to play." Apr 2 |
| 4 | Cam Barker ActiveDespite the need for a top defenseman, the Edmonton Oilers could be in the market to trade a blueliner. The Oilers have quantity on the blueline with eight capable of playing in the NHL. Cam Barker has been a healthy scratch for the last two games after going minus-eight in his previous five. Theo Peckham could also be available but the Oilers biggest need is a top defenseman and they will not get one unless they deal a top forward like Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Stay tuned as a team picking up either Barker or Peckham is looking for playoff depth. Feb 25 |
| 5 | Theo Peckham SidelinedEdmonton Oilers defenseman Theo Peckham suffered a concussion during today's Edmonton Oilers-Columbus Blue Jackets game and won't return. A Rick Nash hit might have been what injured Peckham. The young blueliner doesn't bring much to the table offensively, but his ability to accumulate penalty minutes and eat up a few other smaller categories makes him at least worth a depth consideration for some fantasy owners. Mar 25 |
| 6 | Corey Potter SidelinedCorey Potter missed Monday's game due to concussion symptoms. Potter has four goals and 21 points in 62 games this season. With less than a week remaining in the 2011-12 campaign, we doubt he'll play in any of the Oilers' remaining contests. Apr 3 |
| 7 | Andy Sutton ActiveAndy Sutton and Cam Barker were healthy scratches for Edmonton Thursday. Just an FYI. Barker has been sitting a lot this season but Sutton has been injured or suspended on many an occasion this season. He has three goals and 10 points in 42 games this season with 66 penalty minutes. Theo Peckham took his spot in the lineup. Mar 9 |
| 8 | Jeff Petry ActiveJeff Petry is expected to be back in Edmonton's lineup Thursday after he was hit in the face by a clearing attempt on Mar. 20. "The puck came off the glass and I couldn't get my hand up quickly enough," he said. "That play (keeping the puck in at the point) happens a thousand times and nothing happens. The puck clipped my visor, right below the eye. I wasn't sure if there were any fractures at the time. I'm fine now. I've still got all my teeth." Petry missed two games because his face was badly swollen. Apr 5 |
| 9 | Taylor Fedun  I.L.Taylor Fedun (broken femur) skated with his teammates for the first time Sunday since his horrific injury in training camp. Fedun suffered the injury when he was racing for the puck during an icing call and then Wild player, Eric Nystrom knocked him awkwardly into the boards during a pre-season game September 30, 2011. It is good news that he is skating with the hope that he could return by the end of season and if not, then be healthy by training camp. Mar 19 |
| G | 1 | Nikolai Khabibulin ActiveNikolai Khabibulan made 28 saves in the 4-1 loss to the LA Kings. Khabibulan has had a nice bounce back year after a very poor showing in 2010/11. However, the games are too crucial at this stage, and one bad performance can bury you. It is advised that you keep all goalies on poor teams such as the Oilers on the bench so you don't run the risk of losing in your playoff round. Mar 31 |
| 2 | Devan Dubnyk ActiveDevan Dubnyk has only played against Team France and Team Kazakhstan in the 2012 IIHF World Championship. Dubnyk has a 1.00 GAA, but neither of those squads measure up to Canada. Team Canada will wrap up the Preliminary round with a match against Belarus on Tuesday. May 12 |
