Sheldon and The Blue

The Edmonton Oilers are apparently close to buying out Sheldon Souray's contract. Jim Matheson reports it so it must be true, Matty remains very connected to the Oilers management, so this would seem to be an article preparing the fanbase for the buyout. I was thinking about this situation last night and wonder if there's any chance they just bring Souray back and see what he can do in training camp. Several of the young players (including Hall and Eberle) and at least one of the older guard (Horcoff) told the media that adding quality veterans to the club should be a priority over the summer. If Souray has been a good soldier--I don't think he's sneezed near the media for over a year now--perhaps the Oilers can do themselves a favor on the blue and in the public relations area by having Sheldon work out his final year with the big club. Over the last decade, Edmonton has become known as the NHL franchise that asked a player for money back (Comrie), quibbled over pen...