Edmonton scratched Davidson Tuesday, along with Matthew Benning. Darnell Nurse appeared to take his spot on the bottom-pairing, leaving him somewhat as the odd man out. The 25-year-old has battled numerous injuries and adversity, as well as cancer, to crack the NHL. And, despite finally making the team, he has been a rumored trade piece for a time coming.
Davidson appeared as the Oiler most likely to be lost at the expansion draft. He has been limited to 28 games this season thanks to injury, and has just one assist and is a plus-1. Also, he has 31 hits and 46 shot blocks, as well as three takeaways for 16 giveaways.