Edmonton Oilers Lose Another Key Defenseman

The Edmonton Oilers just can't stay healthy. The team announced that practice is cancelled on Tuesday after a COVID-19 scare. Turns out defenseman Cody Ceci is headed for the protocol list and is not available.

🔁 #Oilers roster moves 🔁

🔸Cody Ceci placed in COVID protocol
🔹Duncan Keith on IR
🔸Markus Niemelainen recalled from @Condors

Today's practice has been canceled for precautionary reasons.

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 30, 2021

Smart of the others to take precautionary measures to ensure things don't get too far out of hand. The team has also moved Duncan Keith to Injured Reserve.

As for Ceci, he's in his first season in Edmonton after signing a four-year deal worth $3.25 million per season. He used his time in Pittsburgh to resurrect his career and Ceci's been solid since day one as an Oiler.

In 20 games in Edmonton this season, Ceci has recorded six points. He's become a fan favorite for the Oilers so let's hope he can get his health cleared here shortly and get back on the ice, doing what he's been doing best this season.

Cody Ceci is worth every penny of $3.5MM – in fact, it may be a value contract for the #oilers

— OriginalPouzar (@coopsie39) November 25, 2021

HNIC calling Cody Ceci a Star what a beautiful sight

— “Liam the Loser”-@YouWin2022 (@NorlinderMTL) November 28, 2021

Appreciation tweet for Cody Ceci who has silenced all critics & doubters after 20 games with the #Oilers
He has been solid so far. pic.twitter.com/vwny3S56ag

— Paul Almeida (@AzorcanGlobal) November 28, 2021

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