NHL Rumors: All About The Edmonton Oilers

Mikko Koskinen trending in the wrong direction heading into free agency.

Mikko Koskinen trending in the wrong direction heading into free agency.

Keith Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Sun:  Alas, the Oilers rental list is not a very long one. Many options evaporate before they even get to the table. The Jake Muzzin trade forces the Gretzky hand to make a move soon. At least, that possibility increases.

A few players to look at include Ryan Dzingel, Mats Zuccarello, Micheal Ferland, Wayne Simmonds, and Derick Brassard. Realistically, Dzingel and Ferland stick out because of affordability. Arguably, they fit in the best as well.

The Keith Gretzky “laundry list” for the Edmonton Oilers

Lowetide of Lowetide.ca:  This important list for the Oilers includes the following:

Shopping high and low, Gretzky will not have it easy. The one wrinkle is exploring the idea of Dougie Hamilton. Andreas Athanasiou costing too much is a definite reality for the Edmonton Oilers sadly.

The Search For The New Edmonton Oilers General Manager

TSN.ca Staff of TSN:  Bob McKenzie thinks the Oilers are in no rush to name a new general manager. That is because Vegas is not expected to give them permission in-season for Kelly McCrimmon. Some other candidates may be contacted in the next week or so.

Kurt Leavens of the Edmonton Journal:  Alas, the longer Edmonton waits the more likely McCrimmon is their choice for general manager. There exists a bit more than that as Edmonton needs to find why they go off track. It means exploring questions with uncomfortable answers. Scouting is important as well. Ethan Bear and Krill Maksimov turning the corner this year are encouraging nuggets. Finally, there is the call to re-acquire Taylor Hall.

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