According to TSN, Shawn Horcoff was informed that he will be needing season ending shoulder surgery. This puts him on the shelf alongside other key members of the Oilers organization. Sheldon Souray and Raffi Torres are also out at the moment with a shoulder injury and a knee injury, respectively. I think it needs to be said that Horcoff aggravated the shoulder at the All-Star Game… wonder what happened? Too many passes? Did he hurt himself trying to deke or something?
Anyways! This is a big blow for Edmonton, as Horcoff has to be one of few bright spots for Oiler fans these days. Horcoff was on pace for 76 points this season, which would have been a career high. Other than Horcoff, the Copper-and-blue can now just look at their future, and wait for things to turn around. Since appearing in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals a few years ago, nothing has gone right for the Oilers.
First they got raped by Pronger, which led to them getting raped again by Brian Burke and the Anaheim Ducks, (they are probably loving this… their 1st round draft pick is getting closer and closer to Stamkos.) Then the Oiler completely tanked the following season, had to trade away the heart of their team, (Smyth) and then later traded the soul, (Smith).
Oh well, I think the Oiler management and fans, and new owner (almost) can look forward to having a solid future.
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