Renney does a line juggle but faceoffs still a concern.

After a dismal two games, the Oilers are testing new line combination's. Trying to spark the 3rd line and give Paajarvi more ice time, Tom Renney compiled the following:

Brule signed for 2 years

Having just analyzed Gilbert Brule's situation, it comes to no surprise that the Oilers have signed him to a pretty decent, but reasonable, raise.

The Oilers avoid salary arbitration and awarded Brule a 2 year deal worth $1.85 million per year. It's likely the two parties met in the middle with this one. With the recent Canucks signing of Mason Raymond to 5.1 million over two years; it would have lowered Brule's asking price and allowed the Oilers to fast track this signing.

Is Brule worth 2.5 million?

As we wait for Gilbert Brule's arbitration hearing it's easy to think that Brule is going in with all the ammunition he needs. Brule's last year salary of $800,000 is sure to jump up considerably. Do I agree with it? Not at all; but since the arbitration hearing will