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Neal Livingston has given us a heads-up that Tyler Bunz has signed a pro try-out contract with the Barons. With Yann Danis being named the AHL's top goaltender, I can't imagine Bunz starting any games, but he'll at least get some exposure to the pro game and have a chance to practice with a pro team.

A couple of weeks ago, Neal Livingston profiled fellow Oklahoman, Matt Donovan, suggesting that the young man has NHL potential. As it turns out, Neal was right! Donovan is set to make his NHL debut tonight with the New York Islanders.

Filling a Linus Omark-shaped hole in the All-Star lineup will be Colin McDonald of the Oklahoma CIty Barons. McDonald is having the best season of his professional career with 23 goals, nearly double his career high . He replaces Omark in the All-Star lineup who is now settled in with the Oilers. The All-Star festivities will take place January 30-31 in Hershey, PA.

The Oilers trimmed their roster again today, assigning five more players to Oklahoma City including Teemu Hartikainen, Johan Motin, Jake Taylor, Brad Moran, and Gregory Stewart. The latter two have to clear waivers before they can report. The Oilers also released Jared Aulin and invited him to OKC camp on a tryout basis.