2011–12 Edmonton Oilers season
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The 2011–12
Edmonton Oilers
season
will be the 33rd
season for the National Hockey League
franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 40th season including their play in the World Hockey Association
.
The Oilers will attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs
for the first time since the 2005–06 NHL season.
, and chose Red Deer Rebels
centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
. With the 19th pick overall (obtained from the Los Angeles Kings
in a trade for Dustin Penner
) the Oilers chose defenceman Oscar Klefbom
.
for the first time since the 2005–06 NHL season.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Oilers. Stats reflect time with Oilers only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Oilers only.
during the 2011–12 season.
in St. Paul, Minnesota.
2011–12 NHL season
The 2011–12 NHL season is the 95th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It is the fifth consecutive season that opens in Europe with NHL Premiere games. As with the previous season, three events are scheduled: two games will be held in Stockholm, Sweden; one game in Helsinki,...
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 ....
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...
will be the 33rd
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 for 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...
franchise that was established on June 22, 1979, and 40th season including their play in the World Hockey Association
World Hockey Association
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926...
.
The Oilers will attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs
Stanley Cup playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League consisting of four rounds of best-of-seven series. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualify for the playoffs based on regular season records...
for the first time since the 2005–06 NHL season.
Off-season
The Edmonton Oilers drafted first overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft2011 NHL Entry Draft
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
, and chose Red Deer Rebels
Red Deer Rebels
The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium....
centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Ryan Jeremy Noel Nugent-Hopkins is a Canadian ice hockey centre for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. He was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.-Hockey career:...
. With the 19th pick overall (obtained from the 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...
in a trade for 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...
) the Oilers chose defenceman Oscar Klefbom
Oscar Klefbom
Oscar Klefbom is a Swedish ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with Färjestads BK in Elitserien. He was selected 19th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.-Career statistics:-External links:...
.
Playoffs
The Oilers will attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffsStanley Cup playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League consisting of four rounds of best-of-seven series. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualify for the playoffs based on regular season records...
for the first time since the 2005–06 NHL season.
Standings
Pre-season
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| 1 | September 20 | Minnesota Wild 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 – 3 | Edmonton Oilers | Khabibulin Nikolai Khabibulin Nikolai Ivanovich Khabibulin is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League... |
15,653 | 0–1–0 | http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011010011&navid=sb:recap | ||
| 2 | September 20 (in Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre Credit Union Centre is an arena, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Situated near the city's northern entrance, the facility opened in February, 1988 with a seating capacity of around 7,800. It was expanded to 11,330 for the World Junior Hockey Championships in 1990... ) |
Edmonton Oilers | 4 – 2 | Chicago Blackhawks 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... |
Dubnyk Devan Dubnyk Devan Dubnyk is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Oilers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... |
12,375 | 1–1–0 | http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011010007&navid=sb:recap | ||
| 3 | September 22 | Vancouver Canucks 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,... |
2 – 1 | Edmonton Oilers | Dubnyk Devan Dubnyk Devan Dubnyk is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Oilers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... |
15,724 | 1–2–0 | http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011010029&navid=sb:recap | ||
| 4 | September 24 | Calgary Flames 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 Oilers | Khabibulin Nikolai Khabibulin Nikolai Ivanovich Khabibulin is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League... |
16,839 | 2–2–0 | http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011010045&navid=sb:recap | ||
| 5 | September 25 | Edmonton Oilers | 3 – 0 | Calgary Flames | Dubnyk Devan Dubnyk Devan Dubnyk is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Oilers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... |
19,289 | 3–2–0 | http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011010055&navid=sb:recap | ||
| 6 | September 27 | 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.... |
2 – 3 | Edmonton Oilers | Khabibulin Nikolai Khabibulin Nikolai Ivanovich Khabibulin is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League... |
16,218 | 4–2–0 | http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011010066&navid=sb:recap | ||
| 7 | September 30 | Edmonton Oilers | 4 – 3 | Minnesota Wild | SO | Dubnyk Devan Dubnyk Devan Dubnyk is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the Oilers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... |
14,544 | 5–2–0 | http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011010088&navid=sb:recap | |
| 8 | October 1 | Edmonton Oilers | 1 – 4 | Vancouver Canucks | Khabibulin Nikolai Khabibulin Nikolai Ivanovich Khabibulin is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League... |
18,860 | 5–3–0 | http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2011010095&navid=sb:recap | ||
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Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Regular season | ||||||
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 22 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 3 | 33 | |
| 22 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 3 | 6 | |
| 22 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 2 | 6 | |
| 21 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 12 | |
| 22 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 2 | |
| 22 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -2 | 8 | |
| 22 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 8 | |
| 11 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -3 | 4 | |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | |
| 15 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
| 15 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | |
| 19 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 21 | |
| 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 46 | |
| 21 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 | |
| 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 25 | |
| 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 2 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 15 | 868 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 1.87 | 420 | .936 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | 460 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2.74 | 227 | .907 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Oilers. Stats reflect time with Oilers only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Oilers only.
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Reached |
| Nikolai Khabibulin Nikolai Khabibulin Nikolai Ivanovich Khabibulin is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League... |
NHL Second Star of the Week | October 31, 2011 |
| Nikolai Khabibulin | NHL Third Star of the Month | October 2011 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Ryan Jeremy Noel Nugent-Hopkins is a Canadian ice hockey centre for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. He was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.-Hockey career:... |
NHL Rookie of the Month | October 2011 |
Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Anton Lander Anton Lander Sven Anton Lander is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League... |
1st NHL Game | October 9, 2011 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Ryan Jeremy Noel Nugent-Hopkins is a Canadian ice hockey centre for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. He was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.-Hockey career:... |
1st NHL Game 1st NHL Goal 1st NHL Point |
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| Lennart Petrell Lennart Petrell Lennart Petrell is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.... |
1st NHL Game | October 13, 2011 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 1st NHL Hat-Trick Hat-trick A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he... |
October 15, 2011 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 1st NHL Assist | October 17, 2011 |
| Lennart Petrell | 1st NHL Assist 1st NHL Point |
October 28, 2011 |
| Colten Teubert Colten Teubert Colten Teubert is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, 13th overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft... |
1st NHL Game | November 3, 2011 |
| Lennart Petrell | 1st NHL Goal | |
| Anton Lander | 1st NHL Assist 1st NHL Point |
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| Colton Teubert | 1st NHL Assist 1st NHL Point |
November 5, 2011 |
| 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.... |
300th NHL Game | November 10, 2011 |
| 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.... |
300th NHL PIM | |
| 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... |
700th NHL Game | November 11, 2011 |
| Anton Lander | 1st NHL Goal | November 17, 2011 |
| Taylor Hall Taylor Hall Taylor Strba Hall is a Canadian ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was the first overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Hall has had a highly successful junior career, helping the Windsor Spitfires to two consecutive Memorial Cup... |
2nd NHL Hat-Trick | November 19, 2011 |
| 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:... |
400th NHL Point | |
| 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:... |
100th NHL PIM | November 22, 2011 |
| Ales Hemsky | 500th NHL Game | |
| Darcy Hordichuk Darcy Hordichuk Darcy Hordichuk is a Canadian professional hockey winger currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League... |
500th NHL Game | November 25, 2011 |
| Magnus Paajarvi | 100th NHL Game | November 28, 2011 |
Transactions
The Oilers have been involved in the following transactions2011–12 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2011–12 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable...
during the 2011–12 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| June 26, 2011 | To Los Angeles Kings Colin Fraser Colin Fraser Colin Fraser is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He is currently playing with the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Fraser was born in Sicamous, but raised in Surrey, British Columbia... 7th-round pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... |
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 .... 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... |
| July 1, 2011 | To Anaheim Ducks Kurtis Foster Kurtis Foster Kurtis Foster is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks 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 .... Andy Sutton Andy Sutton Andrew Cameron "Andy" Sutton is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers. He has previously played with the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild, Atlanta Thrashers, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators and Anaheim Ducks.-Playing career:Sutton was born in... |
| July 12, 2011 | To Anaheim Ducks 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 :... |
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 .... 2nd-round pick in 2013 2013 NHL Entry Draft The 2013 NHL Entry Draft will be the 51st NHL Entry Draft. Date and location are still to be determined. -Traded picks:The order of the 2013 Entry Draft will be finalized upon the conclusion of the 2012–13 NHL season. However, some teams have already exchanged picks for this draft via trade... |
Free agents signed
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Lennart Petrell Lennart Petrell Lennart Petrell is a Finnish professional ice hockey player. He currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.... |
HIFK HIFK (ice hockey) HIFK is an ice hockey team based in Helsinki, Finland. The team plays at Helsinki Ice Hall. It was founded in 1897... |
1 year, $680,000 entry-level contract |
| Antti Tyrvainen Antti Tyrväinen (ice hockey) Antti Tyrväinen , is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League . On June 15, 2011, it was announced that the Edmonton Oilers had signed Tyrvainen to a two-year entry level contract. He previously played for Pelicans of... |
Pelicans Pelicans (ice hockey) Pelicans is an ice hockey team playing in the SM-liiga, and formed in 1996. They play in the city of Lahti, Finland at Isku Arena. The team is partially owned by retired NHL goaltender Pasi Nurminen.-Notable players:* Sean Avery* Jason Bonsignore... |
2 years, $1.14 million entry-level contract |
| Ben Eager Ben Eager Benjamin Eager is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
San Jose Sharks 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 years, $3.3 million |
| Darcy Hordichuk Darcy Hordichuk Darcy Hordichuk is a Canadian professional hockey winger currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League... |
Florida Panthers 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... |
1 year, $825,000 |
| Cam Barker Cam Barker Cameron Barker is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was selected third overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks and spent four seasons with the club before being traded to the Wild in 2010... |
Minnesota Wild 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 .... |
1 year, $2.25 million |
| Eric Belanger Eric Belanger Éric Bélanger is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
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.... |
3 years, $5.25 million |
| Corey Potter Corey Potter Corey Potter is an American ice hockey defenseman, who currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
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... |
1 year, $525,000 |
| Josh Green Josh Green Joshua Green is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Barons, of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
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... |
1 year, $575,000 |
| Yann Danis Yann Danis Yann Danis is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League . He has previously played for the Montreal Canadiens, the New York Islanders, and the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League... |
HC Amur Khabarovsk | 1 year, $650,000 |
| Ryan Keller Ryan Keller Ryan Keller is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Keller is currently a member of the Edmonton Oilers organization, having signed in July 2011 as a free agent after playing for the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League in 2010–11... |
Binghamton Senators Binghamton Senators The Binghamton Senators are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League . Nicknamed the B-Sens, they play in Binghamton, New York at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Along with the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL, the B-Sens are minor league affiliates of the Ottawa Senators... |
1 year, $625,000 |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Brad Moran | Vaxjo Lakers Växjö Lakers Hockey Växjö Lakers Hockey is an ice hockey club from Växjö in Sweden. They play their home games in the Vida Arena. The club makes their debut in the Elitserien , Sweden's top ice hockey league, in the 2011–12 season... |
2 years |
| 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:... |
Vaxjo Lakers Växjö Lakers Hockey Växjö Lakers Hockey is an ice hockey club from Växjö in Sweden. They play their home games in the Vida Arena. The club makes their debut in the Elitserien , Sweden's top ice hockey league, in the 2011–12 season... |
1 year |
| Jim Vandermeer Jim Vandermeer James Patrick "Jim" Vandermeer is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League . Jim was born and raised in Caroline, Alberta.-Playing career:... |
San Jose Sharks 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... |
1 year, $1 million |
| 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... |
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, $1.65 million |
| Richard Petiot Richard Petiot Richard Allan Petiot is a professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League... |
Tampa Bay Lightning 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... |
1 year, $525,000 |
| Alexandre Giroux Alexandre Giroux Alexandre Giroux is a Canadian ice hockey forward currently playing for the Springfield Falcons, of the American Hockey League .- Amateur :... |
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, $825,000 |
| 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:... |
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... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Jean-Francois Jacques Jean-Francois Jacques Jean-François "J. F." Jacques is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
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... |
1 year, $650,000 |
| Jeff Deslauriers Jeff Deslauriers Jeffrey Drouin-Deslauriers is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League... |
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... |
2 years, $1.225 million |
| Martin Gerber Martin Gerber Martin Gerber is a Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Växjö Lakers Hockey of the Elitserien... |
Vaxjo Lakers Växjö Lakers Hockey Växjö Lakers Hockey is an ice hockey club from Växjö in Sweden. They play their home games in the Vida Arena. The club makes their debut in the Elitserien , Sweden's top ice hockey league, in the 2011–12 season... |
2 years |
| Steve MacIntyre Steve MacIntyre Steven MacIntyre is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League... |
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... |
1 year, $600,000 |
Claimed via waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Taylor Chorney Taylor Chorney Taylor Chorney is a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays with the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
St. Louis Blues | November 10, 2011 |
Lost via waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Taylor Chorney Taylor Chorney Taylor Chorney is a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays with the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
St. Louis Blues | October 11, 2011 |
Player signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Ryan Jones Ryan Jones (ice hockey) Ryan Jones is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League . He was drafted in the fourth round, 111th overall, by the Minnesota Wild in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... |
2 years, $3 million |
| 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:... |
2 years, $4.5 million |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Ryan Jeremy Noel Nugent-Hopkins is a Canadian ice hockey centre for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. He was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.-Hockey career:... |
3 years, $2.775 million entry-level contract |
| 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.... |
1 year, $1.075 million |
| Taylor Chorney Taylor Chorney Taylor Chorney is a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays with the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year, $735,000 |
| Ryan O'Marra Ryan O'Marra Ryan O'Marra is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League , the top minor league affiliate for the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers.... |
1 year, $735,000 |
| Ryan Martindale | 3 years, $2.07 million entry-level contract |
Draft picks
Edmonton's picks at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft2011 NHL Entry Draft
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
in St. Paul, Minnesota.
| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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| 1 | 1 | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Ryan Jeremy Noel Nugent-Hopkins is a Canadian ice hockey centre for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. He was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.-Hockey career:... |
C Centre (ice hockey) The centre in ice hockey is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play is the middle of the ice, away from the side boards. Centres have more flexibility in their positioning and are expected to cover more ice surface than any other player... |
Red Deer Rebels Red Deer Rebels The Red Deer Rebels are a Western Hockey League junior ice hockey team based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. They play their home games at the ENMAX Centrium.... (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 | 19 (from Los Angeles) | Oscar Klefbom Oscar Klefbom Oscar Klefbom is a Swedish ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with Färjestads BK in Elitserien. He was selected 19th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.-Career statistics:-External links:... |
D | Farjestads BK Färjestads BK Färjestads Bollklubb is a Swedish professional ice hockey team based in Karlstad. Färjestad has had 18 Swedish Championship final appearances, winning nine times since Elitserien was started in 1975. The team plays in the highest Swedish league, and have done so since 1965... (SEL Elitserien Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden... ) |
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| 2 | 31 | David Musil David Musil David Musil a Canadian-Czech ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Vancouver Giants in the WHL. He was a first round draft pick, selected 12th overall by SKA Saint Petersburg, in the 2010 KHL Junior Draft... |
D | Vancouver Giants Vancouver Giants The Vancouver Giants are a major junior ice hockey team playing in the Western Hockey League . Inaugurated in 2001–02, the Giants have won one President's Cup in 2006 and one Memorial Cup in 2007 in their ten-season history... (WHL) |
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| 3 | 62 | Samu Perhonen | G Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring... |
JYP Jr. (FIN Jr.) | |
| 3 | 74 (from Calgary) | Travis Ewanyk | LW | 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... (WHL) |
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| 4 | 92 | Dillon Simpson | D | North Dakota Fighting Sioux (WCHA Western Collegiate Hockey Association The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference.... ) |
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| 4 | 114 (from Pittsburgh) | Tobias Rieder | C | Kitchener Rangers Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... (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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| 5 | 122 | Martin Gernat | D | Kosice Jr. HC Košice Hockey Club Košice is a professional ice hockey team playing in the Slovak Extraliga and is one of the most successful hockey teams in Slovakia and the former Czechoslovakia.-Honours:* Czechoslovak First Ice Hockey League* 1985–86, 1987–88... (SVK Jr.) |
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| 7 | 182 | Frans Tuohimaa Frans Tuohimaa Frans Tuohimaa is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for Jokerit in the SM-liiga. He was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the 7th round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.-External links:... |
G | Jokerit Jr. Jokerit Jokerit is an ice-hockey team from Helsinki, Finland, playing in the Finnish Elite League, SM-liiga. The team has won 6 league championships... (Finland-Jr.) |