Ryan Whitney RUMORS & NEWS

Edmonton Sun "Ryan Whitney is starting to look like his old self. The Edmonton Oilers defenceman is going through his best stretch of the season, picking up another point Tuesday. It’s unlikely Whitney will find himself a healthy scratch again playing the way he is. “Whitney has certainly added to the..." March 13

Edmonton Journal "Edmonton Oilers defenceman Ryan Whitney, who has had his nose pressed up against the glass wanting to get into an NHL game far too often this season, had a short on-ice talk with coach Ralph Krueger at Wednesday’s practice and the conversation seemed congenial. There were no pointed fingers, no..." February 28

Edmonton Journal "Ottawa GM Bryan Murray, who was wearing black as he told the media Thursday that the game’s best defenceman Erik Karlsson was gone for the season, jokingly said he’s getting lots of calls from “sympathetic” brethren around the league. These are always tricky times for general managers when one..." February 15

Edmonton Sun "With Ryan Smyth a healthy scratch and Darcy Hordichuk on his way to Oklahoma City, you can add Ryan Whitney’s name to the list of frustrated Edmonton Oilers veterans. Whitney sat out his second game in a row, third in the last five games, and is especially disappointed that head coach Ralph..." February 13

Edmonton Journal "As a rookie head coach, Ralph Krueger is showing no hesitation when it comes to benching his veterans if the situation dictates. Take Ryan Smyth. Krueger is sitting the Edmonton Oilers winger tonight, making room for centre Chris VandeVelde who will take over as the centre on the fourth line..." February 12