Lander signed a contract with Ak Bars of the KHL on Thursday, TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

After spending much of the 2016-17 season between Edmonton's NHL and AHL teams, Lander has decided to take his talents to Russia where he will likely be able to receive more ice time. Since his 20-point season in 2014-15, the 26-year-old managed just two goals and five assists in 83 total games. He'll focus on his game in Europe and perhaps we'll see him back in North America in due time.

Lander was one of four players called up from AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lander was the leading scorer for the Condors as he racked up 55 points in 42 outings, including six power-play goals and a shorthanded tally. Along with the 25-year-old, Edmonton promoted a trio of defensemen -- Mark Fayne, Joey LaLeggia, and Jordan Oesterle -- none of whom are expected to suit up in a playoff contest.

Lander was assigned to AHL Bakersfield on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The winger has been bouncing between the NHL and minors the last few weeks due to the Oilers' bye week, but now with Iiro Pakarinen being called up, Lander will head back down. With 28 points in 18 games with AHL Bakersfield, he's been solid in the minors.

Lander has been recalled from AHL Bakersfield.

EDGE Analysis

Sure enough, Lander has returned to Edmonton following the bye week after getting some ice time in the minors. The Swedish pivot has posted 15 goals and 13 assists to go with a plus-13 rating in Bakersfield this season, but hasn't been given ample opportunities with the big club yet.

Lander was sent back to the team's AHL Bakersfield affiliate on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Lander hasn't drawn into the lineup since being recalled by the Oilers Jan. 19, so he will return to the minors to knock off some rust during the team's bye week. It's possible the club will recall him again when it resumes play next Saturday, but he may also stay in the minors if one or more of the injured players is ready to return.

The Oilers recalled Lander from AHL Bakersfield on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Lander has split time relatively equally between NHL and AHL this season, tallying 20 and 16 games, respectively, in each league. While the 25-year-old center has recorded only four points in the majors, he's posted 27 over that short span with the Condors. It remains to be seen the role the Swede will take on in his most recent stay with the big club but given he's averaged only 9:35 of ice time in the NHL this season, it seems unlikely to be a large one at this point.

Edmonton has reassigned Lander to the AHL.

EDGE Analysis

Though it spans demotions and scratches, Lander's last 11 NHL games have been rough. He's recorded one assist, three shots, and a minus-1 rating. He's also been under 10 minutes of ice time over the last seven games and saw only 3:24 of ice time in his most recent game. Even if Lander was reliably in the NHL, he's not helping anyone's roster.

Lander assisted on Matthew Benning's game-tying third-period goal in Saturday's overtime win against the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Lander hadn't registered a point in eight games, which spans a trip to the AHL and games where he saw as little as 6:26 of ice time. He's a poor play in almost every fantasy format. In part, that's because he's not seeing much ice and not necessarily in the lineup every night. But even when he is in, he's not producing much. Over his last nine games, he has one assist and three shots.

Lander was recalled from AHL Bakersfield on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The forward has 21 points in 13 games in the AHL, so he's proven himself to be a high-scorer, but whether that can translate to the NHL is the question. In a previous NHL stint this year, he had three points in 16 games, so he hasn't proven himself yet.

Lander was placed on waivers Friday, reports TVA's Renaud Lavoie.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear what the team plans to do if Lander clears, but it's possible he gets assigned to the AHL. Even if they keep him with the NHL club, his seven-game point slump with just two shots in that time should be enough to keep you from rostering him.