Ference (hip) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Jason Gregor or TSN 1260 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ference failed his physical heading into training camp and could be contemplating retirement. The Oilers are maintaining some salary cap flexibility by keeping the blueliner on regular IR, rather than designating him for long-term injured reserve, which they can do down the road if necessary. Fantasy owners should not expect the 37-year-old to lace them up this season, but stranger things have happened.