News: VandeChris Vande Velde has been sent down to the AHL by Edmonton, according to the Oilers web site.
Analysis: VandeChris Vande Velde has yet to tally a point in 11 games so far this season for the Oilers, so his demotion should not come as a surprise.
News: The Oilers have recalled VandeChris Vande Velde.
Analysis: VandeChris Vande Velde was just recalled this past Friday but then reassigned Sunday. He logged over 11 minutes in Saturday's game. He will look to get some more ice time Tuesday against Dallas.
News: VandeChris Vande Velde was assigned to AHL Oklahoma City on Sunday.
Analysis: VandeChris Vande Velde was recalled Friday, and he logged 11-plus minutes in his first game of the season Saturday. This move indicates Eric Belanger (toe) could be back Sunday.
News: VandeChris Vande Velde was recalled from the AHL's Oklahoma City Barons on Friday, the Oilers' official Twitter reports.
Analysis: VandeChris Vande Velde has one career goal and two career assists at the NHL level with the Oilers in 17 games. In 38 games in the AHL this season, he has two goals and eight assists. VandeVelde will likely just provide temporary offensive depth to help the Oilers deal with injuries at forward.
News: VandeChris Vande Velde was sent down to AHL Oklahoma City, Oilers' Radio Network's Dan Tencer reports.
Analysis: VandeChris Vande Velde has recorded nine points in 31 games this season for the Barons in the AHL, and did play five games last year with Edmonton. He will probably spend most of the season in Oklahoma City, but could be a mid-season call up if the Oilers need him.
News: Edmonton has signed VandeChris Vande Velde to a one-year contract, the Edmonton Journal reports.
Analysis: VandeChris Vande Velde has played the vast majority of his career in the AHL, and it appears he will begin next season there as well. He could be a mid-season call up if the need arises.
News: VandeChris Vande Velde received a qualifying offer from the Oilers on Monday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Analysis: VandeChris Vande Velde will battle for a roster spot in training camp, but could once again be a midseason call up when the need arises.
News: VandeChris Vande Velde was assigned to AHL Oklahoma City on Sunday, the Oilers' official Twitter page reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old has 17 career NHL games under his belt, but he spent most of this season in the AHL. He put up 22 points (7G, 15A) in his 65 games in Oklahoma City, and it currently looks like that's where he'll begin the 2012-13 season. However, a lot can change before then.
News: VandeChris Vande Velde scored his first career goal during Sunday's game against Columbus.
Analysis: The goal came in VandeChris Vande Velde's 13th career NHL game. He was just recalled Saturday as an insurance policy in case Shawn Horcoff wasn't able to go. Horcoff indeed missed his first game of the season, and VandeVelde was able to provide the Oilers a scoring boost.
News: VandeChris Vande Velde has been recalled from the AHL, according to the Oilers web site.
Analysis: VandeChris Vande Velde will give the Oilers insurance in case Shawn Horcoff (back) can't play Sunday.
