Pederson was waived by the Oilers on Tuesday, according to PuckPedia.
Pederson's last appearance in the NHL came with Columbus during the 2022-23 campaign. The Saskatchewan native has logged 11 points and a minus-19 rating in 71 career regular-season outings in the NHL. The 27-year-old will start the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Bakersfield if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
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Oilers' Lane Pederson: Added to waivers
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Pederson was placed on waivers by the Oilers on Sunday.
Pederson signed a two-year deal with Edmonton in the offseason after posting a goal and two assists in 11 games with Vancouver last year. If he clears waivers, the 26-year-old Pederson will likely open the campaign with AHL Bakersfield in a depth role.
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Oilers' Lane Pederson: Good for start of camp
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Pederson (upper body) took part in Thursday's practice, according to Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network.
Pederson missed the final eight contests of the 2022-23 campaign because of his upper-body injury. He had three goals and six points in 27 games last season. Pederson practiced on a line with Warren Foegele and Derek Ryan on Thursday.
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Oilers' Lane Pederson: Handed two-year deal
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Pederson (upper body) penned a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Edmonton on Saturday, PuckPedia reports.
Pederson spent the last eight games of the season on the shelf due to his upper-body issue. In total, the 25-year-old center managed just 27 games at the NHL level during the 2022-23 campaign. In those outings, Pederson garnered three goals and three assists. Even with a one-way deal in hand, Pederson could find himself playing in the minors at some point this upcoming season.
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Blue Jackets' Lane Pederson: Won't return this season
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Pederson (upper body) will not be in the lineup for Columbus' last two games of the 2022-23 campaign, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports Wednesday.
Pederson logged just 16 games for the Jackets this season after being claimed off waiver from Vancouver back in January. The 25-year-old center will be a restricted free agent this offseason and is unlikely to see a significant uptick in pay given his limited offensive upside.
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Blue Jackets' Lane Pederson: Not expected to play Thursday
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Pederson (upper body) isn't expected to return Thursday versus New Jersey.
Pederson has missed Columbus' last three games and remains day-to-day. He has three goals and six points in 27 outings this season. When Pederson is ready to return, he will likely serve on the fourth line.
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Blue Jackets' Lane Pederson: Unavailable Sunday
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Pederson (upper body) will not suit up Sunday against Ottawa, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Pederson has now missed two games after dropping the gloves with Boston's Trent Frederic on Thursday. His next chance to get in the lineup will be Tuesday against the Maple Leafs.
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Blue Jackets' Lane Pederson: Out of action Saturday
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Pederson (upper body) will not play versus Florida on Saturday, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Pederson was injured Thursday in a fight with Boston's Trent Frederic. He has three goals and six points in 27 games, split between Vancouver and Columbus. Consider him day-to-day.
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Blue Jackets' Lane Pederson: Injured in fight
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Pederson (upper body) didn't return after suffering an upper-body injury in Thursday's game versus the Bruins.
Pederson drew the ire of the Bruins after hitting Patrice Bergeron up high. After serving a cross-checking penalty, Pederson dropped the gloves with Trent Frederic, who won the fight with one punch. Pederson should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game versus the Panthers.
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Blue Jackets' Lane Pederson: Opens scoring
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Pederson scored a goal on three shots in the Blue Jackets' 8-2 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday.
Pederson one-timed a pass from Kent Johnson to open the scoring in the contest. This goal snaps a seven-game goal drought for the Canadian forward. On the season, Pederson has three goals and six points in 25 games.
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Blue Jackets' Lane Pederson: Picks up assist Tuesday
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Pederson notched an assist in Tuesday's 7-6 victory over the Capitals.
Pederson has two points in 12 games with the Blue Jackets this season after being picked up by the club off the waiver wire back in late January. Given his bottom-six role, Pederson shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value considering his limited offensive upside.
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Blue Jackets' Lane Pederson: Set to make Jackets debut
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Pederson will slot in the Blue Jackets' lineup Saturday, per Columbus 97.1 Radio Host Dylan Tyrer.
Pederson was claimed off waivers from Vancouver in late January and will make his debut with the team Saturday with Johnny Gaudreau (lower-body) sidelined. The 25-year-old Pederson had three points (one goal, two assists) in 11 games with the Canucks this season. He's likely to play in a bottom-six role.
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Blue Jackets' Lane Pederson: Slated to sit Tuesday
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Pederson is not expected to play Tuesday against New Jersey after settling his immigration issue, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Pederson joined the Blue Jackets at practice for the first time Monday since being claimed off waivers from Vancouver on Jan. 28. He will have to wait a little longer before making his Columbus debut.
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Blue Jackets' Lane Pederson: Awaiting immigration papers
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Pederson (not injury related) isn't available to play Tuesday versus Washington because of an immigration issue, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Pederson could have his work visa in place once the Blue Jackets return from the break Feb. 10 against Toronto. He was claimed off waivers from Vancouver on Jan. 28.
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Canucks' Lane Pederson: Placed on waivers
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Pederson was put on waivers Friday by the Canucks.
Pederson has a goal and three points in 10 games with Vancouver this season. If he clears, the Canucks intend to send him to AHL Abbotsford. The 25-year-old has contributed 17 goals and 24 points in 18 contests with Abbotsford in 2022-23.
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Canucks' Lane Pederson: Playing Friday
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Pederson is in Friday's lineup against Columbus.
Pederson was waived Friday but he'll still dress for the contest. The 25-year-old has three points in 10 NHL games this season.
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Blue Jackets' Lane Pederson: Claimed by Columbus
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Pederson was claimed off waivers by Columbus on Saturday, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.
Pederson was placed on waivers by Vancouver on Friday and played for the Canucks against Columbus that night. He had three points in 11 games for the Canucks and will see bottom-six duty with the Blue Jackets.
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Canucks' Lane Pederson: Puts up assist Tuesday
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Pederson registered an assist, four shots on goal, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.
Pederson continued to show chemistry with Elias Pettersson, setting up his center for a first-period tally. The helper was Pederson's third point in five outings since he earned a call-up. He's added 10 shots on net, nine hits, four PIM and a plus-3 rating, though he's still seeing what amounts to third-line usage, suggesting his early success is likely unsustainable.
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Canucks' Lane Pederson: Nets first multi-point effort
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Pederson scored a goal and was credited with an assist during a 6-5 shootout win over the visiting Kraken on Thursday.
Appearing in his third game with the Canucks, Pederson scored his first NHL goal in two seasons (45 outings). The 25-year-old forward converted an odd-man rush by tipping in a centering pass from Elias Pettersson, securing his first tally since he scored in his debut against the Ducks on April 2, 2021. Pederson, who scored on his lone shot and recorded a career-best, plus-3 rating Thursday, earned a promotion from AHL Abbotsford on Dec. 16 after converting 17 markers in 18 outings.
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Canucks' Lane Pederson: Joins big club
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Pederson was promoted from AHL Abbotsford on Friday.
Pederson was acquired by Vancouver in October as part of the Ethan Bear trade with Carolina. The 25-year-old forward has looked impressive in the minors this season, racking up 17 goals and 24 points through 18 appearances.
