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Benson, 24, was drafted by the Oilers in the second round of the 2016 draft and has appeared in 36 NHL games with the Oilers. Most of that action has come this ...

Benson’s has seen much success in the American Hockey League up to this point in his career appearing in 156 games scoring 34 goals and 141 points. However, it’s worked to his detriment at times taking 18 PIM this season. Most of that action has come this year where he’s appeared in 29 games scoring one goal and one assist.

Evander Kane had a pair of goals and the Edmonton Oilers limped to a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday after having an early 3-0 advantage.

The Red Wings came roaring back with a pair of goals 34 seconds apart early in the third period. The Oilers got off to a quick start with three goals before Detroit got its first shot. Notes: Out with injuries for the Red Wings were without Robby Fabbri (knee), Danny DeKeyser (undisclosed), Carter Rowney (lower body) and Mitchell Stephens (lower body). They were also missing Tyler Bertuzzi, who can’t play in Canada due to his unvaccinated status… We came up short and it stings right now." "We got off to a perfect start, if you will," Kane said. "We played the first five minutes in their end.

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that Tyler Benson has been placed on waivers.

Article content This is not a demotion for him, just a reboot in another key spot. In any case, if Russell is healthy it’s good to see him get a game, see what he still has, before the NHL trade deadline approaches. Article content Article content Article content

In two games against two of the best teams in the NHL, the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Oilers were dominant. Edmonton beat Washington 4 ...

There is not a Big Bobby Clobber among them, save for perhaps Nurse when he’s in a snarly mood, but they can all skate and pass, and a few of them have good shots as well. Compare that to the last two games, with Edmonton hammering 25 5-alarmers, giving up just nine. Article content But it was just two games. Article content Article content

Winger Evander Kane has been the Edmonton Oilers' trade-deadline rental, only a player who came two months early and it didn't cost them any assets.

“I have a lot time and respect for Tyler. I had him for four years but with some of the people coming back (from injury), he’s been put on waivers and we’ll see what happens. Article content A really versatile player,” said Woodcroft. Article content Russell, who has played 20 games, will work with Tyson Barrie in the third pair. Article content He makes us a better team with his physicality and that physicality sometimes is as deterrent but there’s also the little subtle plays in the 50-50 battles and how hard he is off face-offs to establish inside position. Nice to be able to spend a little more time in Edmonton. We’ve had a lot of road games.” Article content Whether he stays past this season’s test drive is anybody’s guess, of course. Article content Article content

The 2022 Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Edmonton Oilers are looking around the league at possible trade partners and players that could fit ...

There’s no point in forcing a deal for a goaltender if a fair offer doesn’t present itself while the Oilers have Stuart Skinner in the minors as an option to back up. The final possibility is if the Oilers were looking at a goaltender in Thomas Greiss to back up Mikko Koskinen. At this point Koskinen is the starter, so they will be possibly looking to add a 1B or a backup for him to close out the season and be able to start fresh in the summer. If you thought that deal was bad for Holland, he made one even worse as a member of the Red Wings in an attempt to grab a defenceman before the deadline in 2012. The Red Wings don’t have many players, if any, who would fit in the Oilers’ lineup and fill a need. Gagner is still with the Red Wings producing and being a valued leader in the locker room for a young team, while both the second-round picks look to be solid future NHL players in Brock Faber and Aatu Raty. On the Oilers’ side, Holland hoped he was bringing over a goalscorer in Athanasiou, who broke out for 30 goals the previous season. The 2022 Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Edmonton Oilers are looking around the league at possible trade partners and players that could fit their needs.