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Edmonton Oilers Oil and News: Ference, Purcell and Subban

It was a big day in the world of hockey, especially for the Edmonton Oilers. Today was full of reports, breaking news and rumors, and to simplify it down, we’re going to go over all of it in one awesome story. Enjoy.

Andrew Ference

Andrew Ference told outlets, such as the Edmonton Journal, ESPN and thehockeywriters.com, that he will retire after this season if he is bought out. This was a huge development, especially for the veteran defenseman.

Ference is out for the season after hip surgery, following an injury. The Stanley Cup champion gave up the captaincy before the season began, recognizing he would likely be watching from the .