Ben Eager Rumors & News
- Edmonton Oilers
- #55 | LW
- Height6-2
- Weight230
- Age28
- Experience 7 years
- Salary $1,000,000
- BirthplaceOttawa, Ontario
Edmonton Oilers winger Eager heads to AHL after clearing waivers
Edmonton Journal — No team grabbed Edmonton Oilers winger Ben Eager off the NHL’s waiver wire by Thursday’s deadline, so he’s off to the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League. “I’m sure this was a hard day for Ben, with nobody picking him up,” Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini said after Eager lost the truculent team role to former Toronto Maple Leaf Mike Brown.
Edmonton Oilers March 14, 2013Oilers Demote Eager
CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Oilers reassigned Ben Eager to AHL Oklahoma City on Thursday after he cleared waivers.
March 14, 2013Edmonton Oilers winger Ben Eager sent to the minors
Edmonton Journal — Edmonton Oilers’ winger Ben Eager predictably cleared NHL waivers Thursday with none of the other 29 teams picking him up, which means he’s on his way to the Oklahoma City Barons to join Darcy Hordichuk on the AHL club.
Edmonton Oilers March 14, 2013Oilers Place Eager On Waivers
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Ben Eager was placed on waivers by the Oilers on Wednesday, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.
March 13, 2013Matheson: Ben Eager essentially lost his job to Edmonton Oilers newcomer Mike Brown
Edmonton Journal — In the dog-eat-dog world of bodyguards, Ben Eager lost his job to Mike Brown, which is why the Edmonton Oilers have put the six-foot-two, 236-pound Eager on waivers.
Edmonton Oilers March 13, 2013Ben Eager Put on Waivers
The Copper & Blue — Ben Eager was placed on waivers today - he's headed to Oklahoma City
Edmonton Oilers March 13, 2013Edmonton Oilers put Ben Eager on waivers
Edmonton Journal — The Edmonton Oilers have placed centre Ben Eager on waivers. The six-foot-two, 236-pound Ottawa native has scored one goal and one assist this season in 14 games.
Edmonton Oilers March 13, 2013Edmonton Oilers sit Ben Eager, activate Chris VandeVelde for tonight's matchup against Detroit Red Wings
Edmonton Journal — The Edmonton Oilers will ice a lineup tonight in Detroit similar to the one that was on the ice for a 4-3 shootout loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The one change will be in the bottom six, with Ben Eager coming out of the lineup and Chris VandeVelde returning to centre.
Edmonton Oilers March 7, 2013Mike Brown vs. Ben Eager - Who Is Worse?
The Copper & Blue — Which one is better? Which one has more of an impact?
Edmonton Oilers March 4, 2013Petrell could return to lineup for Saturday's game
Edmonton Journal — Given his recent history in pre-game warm-ups, Lennart Petrell figures he might have to try another approach. Or just stay out of Ben Eager’s way. The Edmonton Oilers winger was struck by a puck in the pre-game warm-up on Saturday, a blow that hit Petrell on the right side of his helmet with enough impact to knock him out of the game against the Colorado Avalanche, plus the next two.
Edmonton Oilers February 21, 2013Belanger, Eager making better impressions now with Oilers
Edmonton Journal — As far as first impressions go, Eric Belanger and Ben Eager have had better beginnings. But that was last season. This year, the two have shrewdly settled into their revamped roles with the Edmonton Oilers and quietly become key role players.
Edmonton Oilers February 18, 2013Magnus Paajarvi Scratched In Favor Of Ben Eager
The Copper & Blue — Magnus Paajarvi gets to watch Ben Eager lose possession.
Edmonton Oilers February 16, 2013Oilers Get Eager Back
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Ben Eager (concussion) saw 6:37 worth of ice time in Saturday's loss to the Red Wings.
February 10, 2013Red Wings 2, Oilers 1: Notes, quotes from Saturday's win
Detroit Free Press — The Wings outshot the Oilers, 6-1, in the first 10 minutes. Edmonton forward Ben Eager had the best scoring chance of the period, hitting the right post at 10:30. Neither team scored, and the Oilers closed the Wings' shooting advantage to 9-8.
Detroit Red Wings February 10, 2013Oilers Notebook: Injured Eager to be back in action soon
Edmonton Journal — To hear Ben Eager tell it, he’s had worse concussions, so he expects to pick up where he left off when he steps back into the Edmonton Oilers’ lineup. He was effective in the season opener against the Vancouver Canucks, banging bodies and throwing punches with Zack Kassian in a third period fight that injured him.
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