Oilers; Knutsen Released, Classen and Yelle sign Deals

With a Salary Cap to deal with and the books to balance the Edmonton managment couldn't see the worth in Center Espen Knutsen's 2.9 million /year salary. Knutsen; acquired in a multi-player deal with the blues in the off-season did next to nothing all season on the 3rd line of the Oilers squard, A far-cry from the once 50+ point season he had.

I fill the hole, Well balanced Centerman Greg Classen was signed to a one year deal as well as defensive specialist center Stephane Yelle. Marty Reasoner will take over the checking line Center role and it has yet to be determined whether Classen or Yelle will get the start Wednesday vs. the Rangers.

The Rangers, like the Oilers have struggled so far this season sitting with 8 pts and sit in 12th place in their conference. Watch for Young Erat and recently acquired Morrow to cause some serious problems for the Edmonton Defense.