Since the Edmonton Oilers signed left winger Dustin Penner away from the Anaheim Ducks in August 2007 (following their failed attempt to do the same with Buffalo Sabres left winger Thomas Vanek), the spectre of offer sheets to top restricted free agent players has hung over the NHL off-season.

Since that summer, however, it’s apparent the threat of an offer sheet is largely an empty one.


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