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Hockey News: Oiler Changes

By Darryl Dobbs
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

When Edmonton Oilers GM Kevin Lowe traded away Ryan Smyth to the Islanders at the Feb. 27 trade deadline, he did more than just send the heart and soul of the team packing. I think he accidentally packed Edmonton's goal scoring into that suitcase. While Smyth continues his solid season in a new environment, his former teammates have hit a wall. Did Smyth take the map with him? You know -- the one that gives directions to the opposition net? Consider: • Shawn Horcoff is pointless in the se ...

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