Oilers' Hemsky Could Play Monday: Ales Hemsky (shoulder) could play Monday against the Kings, the Oilers' official site reports. (Updated 04/02/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/27/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Coach Tom Renney noted Monday that "Ales Hemsky is doing fine and will take warm-ups and wants to play tonight, I don't see that being a problem." There's still some doubt concerning Hemsky's status Monday, but based on Renney's comments there are apparently no plans to shut Hemsky down. (Updated 04/02/2012).
03/26/2012 12:02 Neutral Zone Wrap: Down the stretch we come
Who can you count on at this critical point in the Fantasy Hockey season? Evan Berofsky shares his observations on the latest news and top performers in his latest edition of Neutral Zone Wrap.
03/23/2012 11:43 Predators struggling with turnovers, puck management
The Nashville Predators have always been a fundamentally sound, defensive team, but over the past couple of games they seem to be getting away from that recipe and it's hurting them on the scoreboard.
03/22/2012 22:24 Lightning 3, Oilers 2 (SO)
Teddy Purcell scored in the sixth round of a shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night.
03/20/2012 22:58 Oilers' Hemsky notches first hat trick
Ales Hemsky scored three goals for his first hat trick in the NHL, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 6-3 on Tuesday.
03/18/2012 23:07 Coyotes win, improve playoff standing
Ray Whitney scored in the third period and added the shootout winner as the Phoenix Coyotes bounced back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Sunday night.
Hemsky was once untouchable, but after his second straight injury-shortened season the Oilers' patience may be wearing thin. He has offensive talent, very few doubt that, but that talent is not of much use if you can't stay on the ice as he has only managed to play 69 games the past two seasons. Hemsky is only signed through the end of this season and could be a target of trade rumors all season long. For now, Hemsky will once again ride the top line with Taylor Hall and Shawn Horcoff and should be able to post solid numbers, though the injury concern will always be there.
(Updated 10/4/11)
