Edmonton Oilers trade Rexall Place.

EDMONTON, AB - Oilers Entertainment Group and Katz Group held a press conference after this evening's game to announce the trade of the Rexall Place.

"We just felt it wasn't enough of an on-ice contributor anymore," said OEG Cheif Executive Bob Nicholson. "An offer was made and we had to take it."

A file photo of Rexall Place doing what it does best on the ice.
image source: mastermaq

After the game, many former Edmonton Oilers players came around to say goodbye. It's believed the arena was one of the largest contributors to the team's many Stanley Cup victories during the 80's, and had a much longer career in the sport than most athletes. "Rexall Place was beginning to get old. You could tell. It loved the sport dearly, and we will miss its presence, but we felt it was time for for it to retire," Nicholson continued.

In exchange, the Oilers have received 40 copies of the NHL rulebook, enough for the players and most of the coaching staff leading into the next training camp. It's expected many of the players and staff will be thoroughly reviewing the rules of the game. It was especially shocking to Coach Todd McLellan to learn that the objective of hockey was to win. "Now I feel disappointed. All those draft picks we got... we didn't earn them. We may have to send Conner [McDavid] to a more deserving team like Boston or Pittsburgh.

"Rexall was great in the locker room. It was good times. We were always comfortable." Said leaseholder and team owner Daryl Katz. Co-captain Andrew Ference concurred. "I love the place, you know? But I understand why we're doing this. Everyone has to say goodbye someday, and now is the time for the Oilers and Rexall place to part ways. But we had some great times, and wish it all the best."

The Oilers will start playing in Roger's place next season.