Oilers star Doug Weight is not going to be traded to the New York Islanders, according to Edmonton GM Kevin Lowe. A recent report out of Long Island suggested Weight might be going to the Islanders for the No. 2 overall pick in the NHL's June draft. Oilers President Patrick Laforge said Tuesday that the club, which has been consumed with mere survival in years past, is gearing up to compete with the big boys in the National Hockey League. It's an old story. Team makes playoffs.
Team plays well.
Fans go crazy. Team loses in the first round and promises a bright future.