My favorite moment of Fernando was seeing him get into his truck once at the airport. Well that or his game 5 overtime goal in '06. It's close.

Good luck Fernando.

glad to see him go somewhere where he could get another chance at stanley, he deserves it. "there was something in the air that night, the stars were bright, FERNANDO!!"

I hope Chicago repeats so Fernando can lift the cup. I can't think of anyone not named Ryan Smyth who deserves it more.

Good to hear, all the best in Chicago I wish good health and good luck Fernando! No matter what happens we`ve always got the memories of the `06 Pisani!

All hail the saint from Edmonton's greatest suburb. I'll never forget watching that goal in Rosie's bar on the trail in the S-T-A. Memories for a life time. Wish Fernando all the best in Chi-town.

Good luck Fernando, I hope you shine :)

All the best, Fernando. Thanks for everything.

Can't say any of us are surprised, could work out very nicely for the Pisani's if he can stay healthy. He'll definately be someone we can all enjoy watching next May and June.

All the best to Fern,hopefully he has good health and his game comes back,could be a great signing for Chicago and Fern.

Very sad to see Pisani go. See you later and good luck. You were a true gentleman and a good oiler.

Great article. Thanks for that Lowetide.

Worked in the service industry for years in the Chuck up to and including the lockout year and the run in '06. We saw a lot of the Road Runners and Oilers around the place I worked at. Fernando was always kind, polite and humble in any of the minor dealings I had with him. He really is a good guy, and more importantly a great tipper. All the best Fernie!

" first forward back as the play left the opposition zone, uses that big brain and moves laterally along their blue and cheats a little hoping for a turnover, and then pure skill with a quick and deadly stick to intercept the pass before it went offside. And from there, the Hockey Gods turned him into Guy Lafleur just one time and 34 went shelf. It rings as true today as it did those years ago. Beauty."

That is and was Pisani (reading that brought such a flood of emotions back) He was always a gentleman. always a good soldier, so glad he's got his feet in with a classy organization.

Best of luck Fernando.

He's always turned it on as the season progresses, even before 2006. This is a great signing from the Blackhawks. If he can be healthy for the last 20 games and into the playoffs, don't be surprised if he's a huge part of their next run.

Lost my voice that 06 run, screaming Fernandooooo!!! Thanks for the memories.

Good luck San Fernando. Win a cup or two, you deserve it.

"If the hockey Gods choose to shine a light on Fernando again and see fit for a second striaght Stanley in the Windy City that would be alright with me. Sail on, Fernando Pisani. We'll remember you."

That's gold. Thanks for the memories. Wishing you nothing but the best Pisani.

I understand the decsion, and don't mind it. I am glad to see him get another NHL contract, and hey, the defending champs ain't a bad place to go! All the best.

Great article, LT.

Once an Oiler...

Good luck, Fernando.

Good luck Fernando.

Even if he plays against the Oilers, I'll always root for Fernando.

Thanks for everything you did as an Oiler, and I hope you can be an Oiler again someday - you'd make a great coach.

Standing O next time the Hawks play here.

Best of luck Fernando.

Anytime someone from scf 06 leaves a little bit of me dies inside

FIST....i really didn't want him back, so now he won't be for sure! 4th liner in Chicago i'm sure.

I say their gain our gain, win win for both. Loved him in '06 but he couldnt quite find the groove after that, he went through a alot of tough $hit and I comend him for that. Classy guy

So correct me if I am wrong, but that makes Hemsky and Horcoff the only remnants of the 2006 cup run team. Wow, that is some kind of turnover in a short time.

would like to re-iterate i think the losers posting fist are serious losers.

now on to Fernando, just who exactly do the Oilers expect to kill penalties this year?

I know Taylor Hall was a seriously good penalty killer in junior. Does anyone know, did Eberle kill penalties? I think he did.

They still need one veteran center and winger. I really hope they sign Halpern or someone like that.

Does anyone know if Owen Nolan kills penalties? Would be cool for the Oilers to sign Old Man Power to work with Hall, two first overall picks, just 20 years apart...

Has Joey Moss's role changed with the Oilers?

Fernando spent a good amount of time with him away from the arena.

How will he (moss) do with all the changes within the organization?

All the best Fernando!

At the risk of melodrama:

Can you hear the bums, Fernando? They don't remember long ago a younger star he sniped like this In the highlights, Fernando You were humming pucks top shelf and deftly strumming us new lore But then hear the Rexall throngs Hushed by sounds of doctors' calls coming for Thirty Four.

Now we're old and grey Fernando And since many years I haven't seen a rifle in your hand Can you hear the drums Fernando? Do you still recall the fateful night we lost the Stanley, man? I can see it in your eyes How proud you were to skate for the Oilers of Edmonton

There was something in the air that night The stars were bright, Fernando They were shining there for you and me For Coupe Stanley, Fernando Though we never thought that we could lose There's no regret If I had to do the same again I would, my friend, Fernando

This one hurts. It was obviously coming--the Matty article being the final nail in the coffin--but it still hurts.

Like Smitty, this guy had an Oiler crest embroidered on his heart and another tattooed on his soul.

We're going to miss you, Fernie; all the best. I had hoped we could do the same again together, but it is not to be. Thank you for the one we did have.

Steve Kouleas leaving the score after 13 years as per twitter...

Oilers new hire?

Food for thought (I know only 2 players left from 06 team is lower, BUT...):

Anaheim made it to the finals in 2003 against New Jersey and lost... in 2007, they were back in the finals... with just 4 players from '03 team - Andy McDonald, Samuel Pahlsson, Rob Niedermayer, JS Giguere.

Carolina made it to the finals on 2002 against Detroit and lost... in 2006, they were back in the finals... with 7 players from '02 team - Rod Brind'amour, Erik Cole, Josef Vasicek, Kevyn Adams, Bret Hedican, Glen Wesley, Niclas Wallin.

Turnover happens, I guess.

Joey was going to step down as of a month ago but Lyle talked him into hanging on and see how things go, he'll be at his old post as usual for atleast this season.

It was time for both the Oilers and Pisani to move on. What a classy guy though. All the best Fernie.

Kinda bitter sweet to see him go. I'm glad on one hand because the injury cloud is hanging directly over his head. That and he is on the downside of his career.

However the guy had a huge heart and was probably the Oilers most well-rounded forward on both sides of the puck.

Adios to a true professional. Oh, and Fernie, please "accidentally" cross-check Pat Kane into the end boards during practice.

Great guy! Special person. Fantastic player!

Good luck Fernando. We will miss you a lot.

Bryn & mostly Jake made Fernando everyones' cousin in 'o6 Etown ... it was such a pleasure to watch him those years ago, skating around with that big horseshoe hangin' out his pants...wish i could find my "PASANI 4 MAYOR" t-shirt i'd surely wear it today...he put us sooo close to Stan,virtually all by himself,him,forty-four & Roli.

thanks for all the memories 34 stay healthy,be happy

I remember when he scored in 05 G5, I was sick as a dog in bed, could barely speak and when he scored I called my buddy who had been at all the home games just so we could yell FEEEERRRRNNNNANNDDOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Even with the outcome that was a magical spring and I'll always have a soft spot for the guy who made signing ABBA cool again.

Hey Rosscreek, what about your Flames ? How many left from the '04 run ?

Still think having Pisani on the 2010-2011 Oilers would have been beneficial in the long run.

Interesting to me that the worst team in the league, with minimal penalty kill ability or veteran presence, doesn't want him, but the Stanley Cup Champs (despite the turnover) can find a spot for him.

Good luck Fernando!

Well, Pisani is going to Chicago, that team has lots of good young offensive players, but is a little short on vetern 3/4 liners who can kill penalties and play some tougher minutes.

The Oilers on the other hand have some good, very young offensive players, but is a little short on vetern 3/4 liners who can kill penalties and play some tougher minutes.

Wait a minute....

It's a good deal for Pisani, a good deal for Chicago and a good deal for the Oilers.

Here's hoping he stays healthy and rebuilds his career the way he deserves.

I still find it a little hard to believe that the Oilers couldn't find room on their very-young roster for a positive-influence-type like Pisani, but I have to accept the fact it was a hockey decision.

I'm proud to say I was a Pisani fan before he did his John Druce impression in 2006 - you could tell there was a quiet class and a lot of subtle skills there.

There's been a lot of griping about the Oilers' draft record through the 1990s and, for the most part, it's richly deserved, but they did very well with Pisani. Here's hoping that they can find someone just like him again.

He was an excellent player and, yes, one of those ex-Oilers who should be given a standing-ovation first time the Hawks are in town.

Couldn't agree more.

Good Luck Fernando. You will always be remembered fondly here in Edmonton.

I believe ABBA said it best: "There was something in the air that night...."

What a great deal for Chicago! I hope they repeat just so Fernando can get his ring.

Love Pisani, just not sure there was room for him anymore and injuries are a concern. Good luck in Chicago

You are correct, Eberle did kill penalties for Regina.

I'd rather see them sign Asham.

I wish him luck. A healthy Pisani can help out any team. I hope there is someone in Chicago to look out for him. Last time he got sick here he either didn't tell anyone or he refused to admit it to himself so he could continue playing. Regardless, it was his teammates that forced him to get help. He's the kind of guy that will stay quiet and try to work through it. Not good for someone with his condition. I can't blame the Oilers for letting him go, we've had more than enough injury time over the past few seasons.

And just to be Captain Obvious, it needs to be said once again that Pisani got screwed out of the Masterton Trophy in '08.

Pisani 2006, Marchant 1997, Gretzky 1988. Memorable goals from each decade. Not bad company.

Well, reports indicate that he was a victim of layoffs along with several other Score employees, but I admit the timing does seem a little coincidental.

If Steve does get the gig, it could be just an extremely lucky save for him though.

esa tikkanen wrote:

would like to re-iterate i think the losers posting fist are serious losers.

I wonder how many of them even know what they're writing. For the newer Citizens, people used to write 'First' in days of yore but our clever and witty moderator used to change that to 'Fist me' as a gentle discouragement. I think eventually his mom (who was reading over his shoulder) let him know that perhaps that was a bit over the top, so 'Fist' remained as a subtle reminder of what was. To those without the background, however, (or to anyone like Wanye who is completely shameless, you dog you) the point has been lost and we are left with the present situation.

Wait...REALLY? Wow, when Joey does leave the organization better do SOMETHING special for him... retire his...er... number? Something.

Also, i am happy for Fernado! If he stays healthy, he is going to be an awesome addition to the Hawks. They did very well with that contract!