Oil Notes: Chorney, Teubert Get The Call, New Line Combinations & Omark Injury Update

The Oilers made it official on Friday afternoon, as they recalled defencemen Colten Teubert and Taylor Chorney to help with their suddenly shrinking ranks on the backend. With four regulars out with a variety of aliments, Edmonton's starting defence will look like this against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night:

Cam Barker Out Three Months

Apparently Cam Barker's ankle was much worse off then was first feared. Tom Renney announced, after the clubs morning skate, that the 25 year old defenceman requires surgery on his injured ankle. Barker will be out of the Oilers lineup for at least the next three months and could very well bring his time as an Edmonton Oiler to an end after only twelve games.

Chorney Claimed By St.Louis Blues

Not surprisngly, the Edmonton Oilers were unable to sneak Taylor Chorney down to Oklahoma City via the waiver wire. The St.Louis Blues put in a claim on the 24 year old rear guard, which means he is headed to "The Show Me State", to begin the next chapter of his career.

Taylor Chorney Placed On Waivers



The Edmonton Oilers have placed Taylor Chorney on waivers this morning. If he does clear waivers, the Oilers will assign the 24 year old defenceman to Oklahoma City of the American Hockey League.

Taylor Chorney or Jeff Petry

Heading into the 2011-2012 campaign you could pretty much jot down the Edmonton Oilers starting six blueliners. Barring a pre-season trade or injury, it looks like the six will be:

• Ryan Whitney
• Cam Barker
• Tom Gilbert
• Ladislav Smid
• Theo Peckham
• Andy Sutton