The 27 Million Dollar Press Box Man

Sheldon Souray is performing as expected - by getting injured that is. He managed to last 3 games, but we are already seeing what many were already saying which is Souray is a huge injury risk. With him the Oilers are no doubt better, as Souray has 4 points in the 3 games. At some point though, maybe the Oilers should just wait 'till he has a healthy stretch, cut their losses, and try to see what they can get for him. Maybe a desperate team like the Islanders would take him? Trouble is, nobody has money, or they have too much. Teams are either trying to save cash these days or making sure they do not go over the cap. Nobody will take a cap hit for Souray or if they are watching their pennies they won't take him and risk spending money on a guy so he can go get injured. That is a $27 million press box man.

For tonight's game people are calling Souray's problems a knee injury from that hit by Bertuzzi last night. OK... I will buy that. I saw the hit and it looks like he hit his knee. What if he hit his shoulder? I guess my point is, the Oil need a guy who is going to be there all year. If Souray is in and out again it disrupts the chemistry.

Smid will be in to take his place. He is rusty and did not look good in pre-season. He will get limited ice time so watch for Gilbert and Visnovsky log over 20 mins each.

Also Gagner is questionable for tonight. The Oilers will have to be better tonight as the chances of them getting all those power plays in a row again are slim. The chances of them winning without Souray and Gager make those chances even more slim.

I love the Oil, you all know that. Trouble is my hockey mind is taking over tonight. The Flames will win tonight putting the Oilers at 3 and 1 for the season. Sorry guys...get well soon!