Souray and Oilers agree on deal

Sheldon Souray is on his way to Edmonton as the Oilers and the free agent blueliner agreed to an undisclosed deal.

''I'm heading home to Alberta and I can't wait to step onto the ice at Rexall Place,'' Souray said in a release. ''It's always been a terrific building to play in. I couldn't be happier with my decision and I can tell you it was an easy one to make.

''I'm looking forward to playing in Edmonton for a great organization and believe me, I know how good the fans in Edmonton are.''

The Elk Point, Alberta native appeared in 81 games with the Montreal Canadiens in 2006-07 and had a career year with 26 goals and 64 points. Nineteen of his 26 goals came on the power play, which set an NHL record for defencemen.

The six-foot-four, 220-pound blueliner was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 1994 entry draft. He has played in 506 regular-season games with New Jersey and Montreal, recording 66 goals and 120 assists while posting 812 penalty minutes.


The two-time All-Star played three seasons with the Devils before being traded to the Canadiens in 2000 in a deal for Vladimir Malakhov.

It's a great acquisition for them for the PP. But in defense, it'S different. Souray was at -28 last season..and their new acquisition Pitkanen -22. ROloson have to be good this year.