Mark Fistric was in contract negotiations with the Edmonton Oilers prior to the trade deadline.
"They made a quick back and forth, but it died off," Fistric said. "There was an offer, but over two or three days we couldn't find the middle ground." He's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Mark Fistric will draw into the lineup Monday.
Fistric has been a healthy scratch for the last seven games. Coach Ralph Krueger did not want to fiddle with the Oilers lineup while they were winning but since Edmonton has lost their last two games, changes will be made. He has two assists and is a plus-three in 17 games this season.

Mark Fistric (elbow) has rejoined his Edmonton teammates and could play on Tuesday as the Oilers conclude their nine game road trip.
Fistric suffered the elbow injury on Feb. 28 and it became infected requiring Fistric to enter have IV three times a day for a couple of days. "It hurt. It was throbbing, but at the time we had four D so you don't think about it. You just try and get through the period," Fistric said after finishing the game despite getting hurt in the second period. "After the game, I said to Ladi (Smid), is there something wrong with my elbow? He said, 'yeah, you're going to need stitches.'" He has little fantasy value so pass on him at this time.

Edmonton GM Steve Tambellini said the club will place Mark Fistric (elbow) on injured reserve to make room for Mike Brown on the team's roster.
He has sat out the past two games with an elbow injury and is considered day-to-day.

Mark Fistric returned to action on Sunday February 10.

Mark Fistric (back) should return to Edmonton's lineup on Saturday.
Fistric sustained the injury when he attempted to hit Canucks forward Jordan Schroeder and missed. "I go all in, on all of my hits and, unfortunately, some of them, I miss," Fistric said. " I've had a few bumps and bruises, but nothing major. My back just kind of locked up on me."

Mark Fistric is being listed as day-to-day with a back injury.
He was limited to just 4:40 of ice time against Vancouver Monday because of the ailment. In five games with the Oilers, Fistric has one assist, 17 hits and 11 blocked shots.

Mark Fistric and Darcy Hordichuk were healthy scratches on Monday.
Just an FYI. Fistric was picked up from the Dallas Stars before the start of the season but it looks like he is just a depth defenseman at this time.

Mark Fistric will make his Edmonton debut Thursday night when the Oilers host the Los Angeles Kings.
He sat out the team's previous two games as a healthy scratch. Corey Potter will head to the press box to make room for him. "There will definitely be a lot of nerves putting on the jersey for the first time," said the Edmonton-born defenseman, who was acquired from Dallas last week. Once his jitters are out of the way, look for him to try to set the tone with some physical play.

Edmonton has acquired defenseman Mark Fistric from Dallas in exchange for a 2013 third-round draft pick.
The trade will be finalized after Fistric passes a physical. The Edmonton native has 257 games of NHL experience, but he never discovered a niche while with the Stars. His top-six spot with the team wasn't guaranteed going into this season, but he should earn a position on the Oilers' inexperienced back end. He doesn't have any fantasy value unless you are in desperate need of hits or blocked shots in a very deep league.