The Edmonton Oilers have made some controversial roster moves that have left their fans furious. In a surprising turn of events, the Oilers have waived three players from their organization, including two of their top prospects. This decision means that any other NHL team can claim these players on waivers within the next 24 hours. This is a major risk.
Forwards Raphael Lavoie and Lane Pederson, along with defenseman Ben Gleason, have all been placed on waivers by the Oilers. This move has caught many fans off guard and has led to a storm of criticism on social media.
Oilers fans have taken to Twitter to express their frustration and anger at General Manager Ken Holland. Many are questioning the team's decision to waive promising young talents like Lavoie and Pederson, believing that these players deserved a chance to prove themselves in the NHL.
The controversial move has ignited a passionate response from fans, with some posting profanity-laden messages directed at the Oilers' management. It remains to be seen how these waiver decisions will impact the team's roster and the relationship between the organization and its fanbase.
As the waiver period unfolds, Oilers fans will be anxiously waiting to see if their prospects are claimed by other teams, and the team's management will face increased scrutiny for these surprising roster moves.
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Do you think any of these Oilers will get claimed while they were waived today? | ||
Yes | 479 | 70 % |
No | 205 | 30 % |
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