Taylor Chorney 10-11: Don't Think Twice, It's Alright

Taylor Chorney and the Edmonton Oilers should be ready to part ways, move on to new challenges. Since turning pro in the fall of 2008, he's a combined -80 overall (AHL and NHL). Chorney is undersized for his position and has been passed by several (many) blueline prospects since 2008. They include Jeff Petry and Theo Peckham, both drafted one year after Chorney. However, the Edmonton Oilers have a galling tendency to hang on to their "tweeners" like they are silver and gold. The same team that flushed Kyle Brodziak and Jason Chimera for depth picks and declined the option on Marc Pouliot also hangs on the JF Jacques, Taylor Chorney and others like grim death. This summer, the Oilers are finally ready to part with Jeff Deslauriers. Apparently. In the fall, when the team is sending players to the AHL, don't be surprised if Chorney stays while others go.Taylor Chorney 10-11 5x5 points per 60: 0.39 (7th among Oil D but DNQ) 5x4 points per 60: 9.00 (1st among Oil D but ...