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Edmonton Oilers Place Centre Anton Lander on Waivers

The Edmonton Oilers have placed forward Anton Lander on waivers, the team announced Monday. If he clears, he will likely report to the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors.

Lander had a mediocre preseason this year, despite having a strong training camp the year before. In fact, his 2015-16 preseason won him a roster spot last year, but he hasn’t stood out since. While this isn’t the best sign for him, it’s a good sign for the Oilers this season.

It shows that they are taking each part of their lineup seriously, even the bottom-six. Though Lander is a fourth-line centre who could have been the extra forward, they will likely keep a player who has performed better up in the NHL.