Zherdev Now Technically a UFA...

General manager Glen Sather announced today the club has exercised its right to walk away from Nikolai Zherdev's arbitration award, making the winger an unrestricted free agent.

Will this affect the Oilers? It might, but don't expect Tambellini to discuss it publicly until it's done. If it doesn't get done, don't expect the Oilers to ever admit they made a call. They don't need another player expressing any disinterest in the team.

If you were Edmonton, would you be interested? If so, how much is too much considering the arbitrator had awarded a one year $3.9 million contract.