Tag: Andrej Sekera

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Predators and Rangers

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: thinks that the Edmonton Oilers need another experienced defenseman until Andrej Sekera returns and that they are looking at Vegas Golden Knights blueline. Jon Merrill is a cheap defensive defenseman. Jason Garrison is…

Mark Easson

Pacific Division: Edmonton Oilers Season Outlook

Forwards There is stability in Edmonton with Art Ross winner Connor McDavid now signed long-term. 2016-17 sidekick Leon Draisaitl who finish eighth-best in scoring with 29 goals and 48 assists, and 27 power play points. Expect Islander import Ryan Strome…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Rumors: McDavid, Red Wings, Sharks, Canucks, Alzner and Blackhawks

On the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid ... Ryan Rishaug: Think that Connor McDavid could get an eight year deal in the $13 million range. Elliotte Friedman: Furthering McDavid's report, hearing McDavid's deal could be around $13.25 million a season…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: Edmonton Oilers Primer

The Edmonton Oilers are going to have to send their list of who they're going to protect in the upcoming expansion draft soon and it's likely that theyll go the 7-3-1 route. They have a lot of forward talent on…

Hunter Hodies

NHL Rumors: Kings, Capitals, Golden Knights and Oilers

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: "Whether Kings deal for Evander Kane or not, mere fact they would consider is seismic shift in how front office thinks with Rob Blake running show" On the Washington Capitals and the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Kris Russell

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Sportsnet: Oilers Connor McDavid is eligible to sign a contract extention after July 1st as his entry-level deal expires after next season. Elliotte Friendman wonders if he'd sign a five-year deal and not the max…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Yakupov

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Jouranl: Elliotte Friedman was on CHED 630 talking with host Bob Stauffer, and wondered if the Oilers would do a Jordan Eberle for Jason Demers deal? Demers visited the Oilers last offseason…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Ducks and Oilers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Sidney Crosby's status for Game 5 today is still not known. He's listed as day-to-day according to coach Mike Sullivan but is getting close. "It was good to get out there,"…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Canucks, Ducks, Coyotes, Oilers, Stars and Avs

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Luke Fox: Troy Stecher has a confirmed case of the Mumps. Chris Tanev, Nikita Tryamkin, Mike Chaput and Markus Granlund have all showed symptoms. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Coach Randy Carlyle said…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Ducks, Oilers, Kings and Coyotes

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Johnny Oduya (ankle) is not expected to play tonight, but is a possibility for Sunday. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke: Coach Randy Carlyle didn't have an update on John Gibson. They…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Oilers, Flames, Kings and Sharks

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: There was no update on defenseman Andrej Sekera after the game. He took a shot of his hand/wrist late in the game. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Micheal Ferland said he's ready…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Jets, Blackhawks, Oilers and Predators

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Center Ryan Getzlaf received treatment for his lower-body injury and is day-to-day. He saw some improvement, but didn't skate yesterday. Anaheim Ducks: Ducks assistant coach Paul MacLean yesterday on Getzlaf: "There was improvement today,…

Mark Easson