Found January 09, 2012 on HockeyBuzz: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Gilbert Brule
TEAMS: Edmonton Oilers

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Thanks to the 101 injuries the Oilers currently have, this morning they called up from the minors Magnus Paajarvi and Ryan O'Marra. They also placed forward Gilbert Brule on re-entry waivers, with the intention of calling him up tomorrow if he clears. My instant-analysis is as follows: Paajarvi - Rumor is, the Oilers will give him an opportunity to play on one of the top two lines. Perhaps H...
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