Magnus Paajarvi likely to get a look with Gagner and Hemsky tonight. Eager and Jones will flank Belanger.
With Teemu Hartikainen going on IR with an injured shoulder Paajarvi will assume his position on the second line. Paajarvi will need to play well alongside Gagner and Hemsky if he wants to stay on that line. This is a good opportunity for the former 10th overall pick to finally live up to that potential.
Paajarvi has been moved up to the third line with Horcoff and Smyth.
Paajarvi played his first game game of the year on Tuesday, but only saw 9:30 of ice time. He must have played well enough to impress the Edmonton coaching staff as they've moved him up to the third line. He still isn't fantasy relevant until he proves he can score at this level.
Oilers recall Magnus Paajarvi, realize they’re not allowed to, send him back
Unless the Oilers have an emergency, Paajarvi will remain in the minors for the rest of the season. He scored two goals and eight points through 41 games.
Oilers will send Paajarvi to OKC so he can play more. Will be official later today.
Paajarvi will play in all situations in the AHL which is probably a better fit right now. In 41 games with the Oilers, the sophomore scored two goals and eight points.
Paajarvi took a hard hit from Scott Hartnell last night which many feared could be a concussion. However, it seems like he is OK. Through 40 games, he has two goals and eight points.
Magnus Paajarvi looks OK...he's on the ice early today. Great news.
Paajarvi took a hard hit from Scott Hartnell last night which many feared could be a concussion. However, it seems like he is OK. Through 40 games, he has two goals and eight points.
Paajarvi draws back into the lineup and will play on the third line with second PP time. He likely regained his confidence by scoring a goal and nine points in 10 games in the AHL.