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Oilers sign Dustin Penner

Staff Writer Edmonton Oilers
Aug 2, 2007, 4:40 PM EDT
The Edmonton Oilers have signed restricted free agent left winger Dustin Penner to a five-year contract.The 6’4”, 245-pound native of Winkler, Manitoba appeared in all 82 games for the Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks in 2006-07, scoring a career-high 29-16-45 with 58 penalty minutes. The 24-year-old forward finished second in goal scoring, fourth in powerplay goals with nine and was eighth on the Ducks scoring list. His 45 points broke the Ducks record for most points in a season by a rookie, and he finished fifth in scoring among NHL rookies. Penner ranked among the league rookie leaders in goals (2nd), powerplay goals (3rd), game-winning goals (3rd) and shots (2nd). He led all rookies with 19 road goals and was tied for 11th in the NHL.During the Ducks drive for the Stanley Cup, Penner scored three goals and added five assists for eight points as he appeared in all 21 playoff games.He made his NHL debut with Anaheim in 2005-06, scoring 4-3-7 with 14 penalty minutes in 19 games and then added 3-6-9 in 13 playoff games as the Ducks were eliminated by the Oilers in five games in the 2006 Western Conference Final. He scored 2-1-3 in five games versus the Oilers.Overall, Penner has scored 33-19-52 with 72 penalty minutes in 101 career NHL games.

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET !

SHELDON SOURAY
he's ours !

http://oilers.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=332587

Free Agents

The Guys !

Greene
Garon
Torres

The Oiler's have been busy this past week first adding Tarnstrom, and Grebeshkov, and then trading for the pre-mentioned Pitkanen, and Sanderson. They were not done, while attempting to sign Michael Nylander, they got foiled when he renegged, and signed with Washington instead. This did not slow them down too much as they inked F.A. goalie Mathieu Garon, and then resigned Oiler's Torres, and Greene. They've spent 29 million out of their 45 million dollar budget, but they've yet to sign Pitkanen out of the new crop ! Joni should cost the team 2.5- 3 million a year , with Torres 2.25 m. that should add up to 34.25 million. Greene's $ has not been made public, but I'd guess 1 million per year. This leaves 10 million to spend, but the Oil usually leave some $5 m. in the bank for the trade dead-line playoff run. Expect a tier 2 aged sniper like Peter Bondra to sign this summer. He would be a reasonablly inexpensive replacement for the loss of Peter Sykora !
Pitkanen

Sanderson

Grebeshkov

Tarnstrom

Finally !!!

Pitkanen and Sanderson

The Oiler's signed U.F.A. Dick Tarstrom and F.A. Denis Grebeshkov, both defensemen, today. Then Kevin Lowe pulled the trigger on a great deal for the coveted puck moving defenseman Joni Pitkanen of the Philadelphia Flyers. They gave up rights to Jason Smith, and Joffrey Lupul, but they also aquired Geoff Sanderson and a 3rd round pick.

I breath a sigh of relief, and trust there will be more trades and signings to come, in order to make our team playoff bound next season.

The Oil would do well to resign Peter Sykora and then go after Robert Lang or Ladislav Nagy.

If they get that done, a trustworthy back-up goalie would be our last chore to back up Dwayne Roloson. Possibly Philippe Sauve or Scott Clemmensen.

Stay tuned this is heating up and getting exciting !

Everything you ever wanted to know about Sam Gagner...

Marc Ciampa edmontonoilers.com Writer / Producer
Jun 25, 2007, 6:03 PM EDT
On Friday night, the Edmonton Oilers made Sam Gagner their first choice, sixth overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Here is some video, audio and other information on one of the newest Oilers... PLAYER PROFILELondon • OHL 5'11", 191 lbs. Center/Wing, shoots right Born: August 10, 1989 in London, Ontario Final Ranking: 6 • Mid-Term Ranking: 3 • North American Skater

Sam GagnerCentral Scouting Report: A skilled forward with the ability to make the big plays…has very good hands and is creative with the puck… has a good wrist shot with a quick release... has high-end passing skill both forehand and backhand…sees the ice very well… reliable in the defensive end and used in critical situations… a good skater, but needs to work on his acceleration and mobility…needs to improve his ability to fight through checks. Hockey Profile: Was the youngest member of Team Canada’s gold medal-winning team at the 2007 World Junior Championships in Sweden… member of the Western Conference All-Stars for the OHL All-Star Classic, tallying five points (1-4-5)… participated in the 2007 CHL Top Prospects Game... finished second in rookie scoring behind teammate Patrick Kane with 118 points in 53 games (35-83-118) in 2006-07… was named the OHL Player of the Week for the week ending on Oct. 15, 2006 – he had 14 points (4-10-14) in four games… played for Sioux City of the USHL, totaling 46 points (11-35-46) in 56 games in 2005-06… was named to the USHL All-Rookie Team in 2005-06… was selected to the Western Conference All-Star Team for the 2006 USHL All-Star Game. Personal Profile: Nickname is Gons, derived from the pronunciation of his last name… his father, Dave, played 15 seasons in the NHL, registered two consecutive 40-goal seasons (1989-90 and 1990-91), had 719 career points and played for Canada at the 1984 Winter Olympics… patterns his game after his favorite player, Peter Forsberg of the Nashville Predators, because “he makes all the players around him better”… says his dad has had the most influence on his career – “he has taught me so much about the game”… most memorable hockey game watched: Game #6 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Finals in 1994 – Messier guaranteed the win the day before the game and then led the Rangers comeback against New Jersey with a hat trick… most memorable hockey game: shootout victory win over Team USA in the 2007 World Junior Championships semi-final game… if he could have dinner with any three people they would be: former NHL All-Stars Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Steve Yzerman… favorites include: Goo Goo Dolls (group), Will Ferrell (actor), Anchorman (movie), NHL 2007 (video game), Family Guy (TV show) and “fake shot, backhand to forehand” (shootout move).

Saturday 16th / Sunday 17

Gabes 2nd fish

This weekend was the Elks annual fishing derby down at Wiliston Lake, and boy it was warm out.
First pull on the ripcord of my boat, and I yanked it out so we fished from shore. Gabes very first cast caught a 16 inch sucker fish which almost held up as the kids winner!
BK and I each caught about 22 fish and had a great time !

Bob Kallis
Emma

On Sunday (after the fishing derby) we went to our friends for a backyard patio visit and weiner roast, it was great thanks guys !

Me
Char
Keith and Seth
Great Friends !

Daddy/kids fishing day !

This was a few days ago already, but as you know I'm a little more busy on facebook lately ! Emma
Avery

Gabe

Sadly we only ended up with one fish, I was really hoping for 3 but we'll go again, at least Gabe got one !

he he

Hubble Homestead with the Beavers !

inside the trappers cabin

Avery watching the bunnies !

Gabe shaking home-made butter !

the blacksmith's shop

inside the general store

my little cuties
the trappers cabin
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Gabe invited Avery as his friend to come to Beavers for their trip to the Hubble Homestead, I went with and we had a good time. The high-lite was the scavenger hunt that took us all around the compound looking for old artifacts !

the doo !

Before
the mop !
after - thanx Dawn !

Fishing 2007 - day 1

Scotty Fish and I went down to Morffee Lake today to test out my boat, and what do you know... it worked! There was only one minor glich, it only ran in trolling speed. While out there I tagged these two nice looking rainbows...life is good ! I will not be skunked at Morffee this year !

good morning !

Isn't they cute !

This is what I came home to this morning...four little peanuts on the couch ! No sleep-inners today !

Come Join !

I love this new cultural phenomenon where you can reacquaint with old pals, sign up and I can find you !

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Happy Mothers Day Hunny !

Dear Jesus thank you for my red hot-smokin wife Charlaine...

... without her I would not have this beautiful brood !

inspiration for my impending tatoo !

Happy Mothers Day !

My momma !

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What makes her special ?

-5 kids (3 boys & 2 girls)

-10 grandkids (5 boys & 5 girls)

Here she is with # 10 Seth Elijah

My Lil'Bro !

Matt is my little brother, he rocks ! He taught himself guitar, got a tatoo, and lives on the edge !

Edmonton Trip !

There was a fire at Canfor last Saturday so we recieved an unexpected week off. What better time to take young Seth to Edmonton to meet his daddy's family !?! We drove straight through last Sunday via Jasper.
One of the high-lites of the trip was seeing a family of 4 bears. This little guy was about 35 feet up the tree. We left before an anticipated accident that we didn't want our kids to witness!

Our home base for the week was my dad Larry's, and my step mom Dar's place.

Each time we go to "Big E" we pick a touristy type place to bring the kids to. This time it was the Space Science Center, and the kids had a blast ! I got to visit quite a good portion of my family including Dad and Dar, Mom and Mike, Grandma M and Allan, Grandma J and Shelly, my brother Matt (went to Spiderman 3 with him) Wendy and her kids, Jill & Jay and their kids, Cherylyn and her boys. Plus Greg & Crisie and their 3, and Rick & Trish with their little one all in Fox Creek. Not bad for a 5 day rally !

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You may visit my good wife Chars' blog for more photos and story soon !