After a long wait, Edmonton finally moved one of their top players.
Only making a minor deal earlier in the day (Cody Wild to Boston for Matt Marquardt), Edmonton was expected to make a fire-sale on the deadline. The Oilers rank last in the entire league with a dismal 19-38-6 record, recording only 44 points. Names like Dustin Penner, Sheldon Souray and Andrew Cogliano were all being discussed today, but only one player is on his way out.
Ryan Whitney
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9 July 2009
ame situations in every aspect.
Added just before the trade deadline last season, Ryan Whitney is another strong defenseman to have on any blue line. Whitney is another fast defenseman that can carry the puck out from his zone and make smart passes. He is also very strong on the power-play. He does not possess the booming shot of Pronger, but he is very agile and can thread the needle on the pass. Not being a very physical defenseman, Ryan plays his position well and is rarely caught up ice on an odd-man rush.
Added just before the trade deadline last season, Ryan Whitney is another strong defenseman to have on any blue line. Whitney is another fast defenseman that can carry the puck out from his zone and make smart passes. He is also very strong on the power-play. He does not possess the booming shot of Pronger, but he is very agile and can thread the needle on the pass. Not being a very physical defenseman, Ryan plays his position well and is rarely caught up ice on an odd-man rush.
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1 July 2009
hough, which is very important to have in an ever-changing Ducks roster. With the addition of Ryan Whitney in the 2009 Trade Deadline, the Ducks still have a formidable power-play even after the loss of Chris Pronger.
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