The Copper & Blue, an Edmonton Oilers community

Steve "The Evaluator" Tambellini erupts into a flurry of activity, mostly involving his defence corps. Oilers' transactions over the past 72 hours name no fewer than 12 defencemen, including four traded away from the organization and two obtained in return.

Steve Staios was traded by the Edmonton Oilers to the Calgary Flames.

The Edmonton Oilers traded with the Anaheim Ducks and lost, but didn't lose big. How depressing that is a sign of optimism.