Robbie Schremp named to AHL All-Star Game

Robbie Schremp was named to the AHL All-Star Game yesterday. This is inevitably going to lead to fans all over Oil Country demanding that he be recalled. Sorry Oilers fans, but Schremp is not the solution to our offensive woes. There's a reason that he's playing for the Falcons and not the big club, and it isn't because management is out to destroy him. He has 9 goals and 39 points in 37 games... not exactly lighting it up. He's also -3, and the last thing the Oilers need is another minus player. Until Schremp begins to show that he isn't a selfish player and that he's willing to contribute defensively, not just offensively, he's right where he belongs.

Horcoff named to All-Star Team

Oilers center Shawn Horcoff was named to the NHL Western Conference All-Star team yesterday. I hate to say it, but I question whether he truly belongs in Atlanta at the end of the month. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of Horc and everything he brings to the team, but 41 points in 45 games, well, those aren't exactly All-Star numbers. If it wasn't for the fact that each team must be represented, would he still be there? Horc's a fierce competitor that plays his heart out each and every shift, but All-Star material he ain't.