The NHL this week announced salary cap numbers for the next three seasons. And the huge rises in the cap ceiling is fantastic ...

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He has not appeared in game action in 8 days, last playing in Boston against the Bruins to open the Avs recent road trip.

The Oilers have some big contracts coming and with the cap news this week, it's even more important they win now.