"Oilers re-sign Axelsson, Chorney"

Edmonton Oilers News (April 28th 2011) "Oilers re-sign Axelsson, Chorney"

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed two pending RFAs, Swedish winger Anton Axelsson and defenseman Taylor Chorney. Twenty-five year old Axelsson played 65 games in the NHL this year, scoring 5 goals and 13 assists, mostly from the third line. He signed a one year extension worth .495M.

Defenseman Taylor Chorney spent his entire regular season with the Springfield Falcons, but got called up as an injury replacement in the playoffs, scoring an amazing 3 goals in 5 games from a limited role. His status with the Oilers fans was forever cemented as he scored the overtime winner in game 6 against the Canucks, capping a marvellous comback. Chorney signed a one year extension worth .975M, giving the twenty-four year old a final chance to break into the Oilers team.