NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Talbot, Koskinen, GM Candidates and Not Mortgaging Their Future
Oilers offered up Talbot to an Eastern Conference team David Pagnotta: Have been told that the Oilers had recently offer goaltender Cam Talbot to an Eastern Conference non-playoff team. They had previously spoken with that team about a larger deal…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers Will Need Another Goaltender, Along With Other Holes That Need Fixing
Oilers will eventually need to find another goaltender Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Cam Talbot's agent George Bazos said that GM Peter Chiarelli did talk to Talbot about Koskinen's extension. “To Peter’s credit, he did talk to Cam and…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, and the Edmonton Oilers
St. Louis Blues playing out to the trade deadline... Tom Timmermann of St. Louis Post Dispatch: (mailbag) Are the kids being given a fair shot? The St. Louis Blues fanbase presents a valid question. The reality dictates that Craig Berube…
Contract Extension Analysis: Teuvo Teravainen and Mikko Koskinen
The NHL saw two extensions signed on Monday -- one by Teuvo Teravainen and another by Mikko Koskinen. Teravainen extending his current deal was far less a surprise than Koskinen. Admittedly, both teams sewed up positions they felt were important…
Examining the NHL Goalie Trade Market
Taking a look at some goaltenders that could be traded before the NHL trade deadline next month.
NHL Rumors: Some Fallout From The Edmonton Oilers Full Court Press Report
Some fallout from the report of the Oilers going hard after a forward Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 after Ryan Rishaug tweeted that Edmonton Oilers were going hard after a forward and could offer up…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Sharks, Predators and Senators
Could the Oilers move Talbot? Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: Lead to believe that the Edmonton Oilers have talked to teams about forward Ryan Spooner. If the Oilers were to acquire a top-six forward, and even if the other…
NHL Rumors: Top 30 trade watch list … Blues and Maroon
Top 30 trade watch list The Fourth Period: The Top 30 trade watch list and teams that are believed to be interested. 1. Artemi Panarin - Islanders and Golden Knights 2. Jeff Carter - Predators, Bruins, Canadiens and Stars 3. Kevin…
NHL New Year’s Resolutions: Pacific Division
New Year’s resolutions for each team in the Pacific Division and some potential trade targets for them.
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sharks, and Five Goalies Who Could Be Traded
Keep an eye on the Flyers Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Philadelphia Flyers are a team to keep an eye on ahead of the February 25th trade deadline. Part of the reason that GM Ron Hextall was let go was…
Fixing the Goaltending Should Be A Priority for New Philadelphia Flyers GM
Having fired Ron Hextall as general manager last week, the Philadelphia Flyers are currently in the process of finding a suitable replacement. Former Minnesota Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is believed the front-runner. The Flyers have also reportedly spoken with Columbus…
What Next for the St. Louis Blues and the Edmonton Oilers?
Approaching the quarter mark of the 2018-19 NHL schedule, the St. Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers found themselves outside the Western Conference playoff picture. Fearful of falling further out of the contention, both clubs fired their head coaches last Tuesday.…