Two more Eagles added to the nest

The Eagles made two selections in the dispersal draft, as Timofei Shishkanov and Franz Nielsen are the newest arrivals in Edmonton.

"We were targeting a couple of rated players, but beyond that our strategy was to focus on the future," said the Eagle GM. "Plus with the new rules governing prospects, we don't have to pay significant dollars while we wait for some of these slower developers to become contributors at the RHL level."

"We are very happy to get Shish, and think he fits in the mold of the type of team we're building towards. He's quick and has talent to score at this level. Plus, he'll have a great opportunity being in St.Louis to make a mark."

Shishkanov was drafted by the Predators in the 2nd round, 33rd overall, in 2001. He was traded to St.Louis for Mike Sillinger during the 05-06 season. He was rated the #52 prospect in the NHL by the Hockey News (pre-2006 draft).

Franz Neilsen will continue his quest to be the first Danish-born player in the RHL with the Eagles. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2002 draft by the Islanders.

"Neilsen flew under the radar a bit, but we are glad to nab him in the second round," said the GM. "He signed a contract with the Islanders in June and has committed to play in North America next year."