Tag: Cam Talbot

Western Conference News: Oilers, Wild, Blues, and the Golden Knights

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Goaltender Cam Talbot is hoping to return soon. “I’m aiming for less than a week,” said Talbot, who took the morning skate Tuesday in Columbus and said his undisclosed…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild assigned defenseman Kyle Quincey to the AHL as they continue to try and trade him. He carries an NHL salary cap hit of $1.25 million, but while in the AHL he'll count…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Wild, Blues and Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Jakob Silfverberg was held out of the third period with an upper-body injury for precautionary reasons. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Coach Rick Tocchet on Niklas Hjalmarsson's injury: "He's still…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Players That Could Be Traded

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Oilers could be sellers at the trade deadline if they continue to play as they have. Types of deals the Oilers may end up considering: Straight rentals - The…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Avs, Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Kings and Sharks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Rickard Rakell missed last night's game with an upper-body injury. Eric Stephens: Ondrej Kase and Jared Boll both skated yesterday but weren't able to go. Not known if they will travel with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBS Sports: With Tuukka Rask as their No. 1 goaltender the "Bruins will never win a Stanley Cup with Rask as their No. 1 goaltender, and that should become a real issue…

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 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

Teams Who Might Need a New Starting Goaltender Next Season

The end of the NHL season is coming and that means that the offseason is almost here for all teams. There's going to be a lot of activity during the offseason not only due to the draft and free agency,…

Hunter Hodies

NHL Rumors: Taveres, Fowler, Boeser, Elliott, Bishop and Darling

On the New York Islanders, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Ben Bishop and Scott Darling ... TSN's Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Jonathan Tavares' future with the New York Islanders should be known by June. He can't sign a contract…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Predators, Penguins, Lightning, Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Panthers

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is looking to add before the trade deadline on Wednesday. The Oilers could use an experience back up goalie to give Cam Talbot a break.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and Scouting the Sens-Oilers

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers ... Bruce Garrioch: Scouts listed to attended yesterday's Senators - Oilers game: Chicago Blackhawks (2), Montreal Canadiens (2), Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks. On…

Mark Easson