Tag: Connor McDavid

NHL News: Wild, Kings, Sens, Oilers, Blues, Blackhawks and Canucks

On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota Wild: The Wild will be bringing Daniel Winnik to training camp on a PTO. Sean Shapiro: GM Chuck Fletcher said that prospect Mason Shaw (leg) could be out for four to six months. On…

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NHL Rumors: Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres

On the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel ... Barry Scanlon of Lowell Sun: Jack Eichel on contract extension talks. "We're in the midst of it. It's between my agent and Mr. (Jason) Botterill," he said Wednesday of Buffalo's new general…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and David Pastrnak … Offer Sheets Coming?

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are still looking for a left-handed top-four defenseman and a maybe a left winger for David Krejci. The Bruins biggest priority remains to get David Pastrnak signed, who is…

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NHL News: Canadiens, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Salary Arbitration, Coyotes, Galiev and Islanders

Catching up on some NHL news from the past 24 hours ... On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Johnston: The Canadiens signed Alex Galchenyuk to a three-year contract extension with salary cap hit of $4.9 million. He'll be an unrestricted…

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NHL News: Edmonton Oilers Sign Connor McDavid To Contract Extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed Connor McDavid to an eight-year contract extension worth  million, a $12.5 million  million salary cap hit. Nick Cotsonika: "McDavid: "I wanted to show my commitment ... that I'm in it for the long haul."" Some…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Predators, Sabres, Rangers, Flyers, Canadiens and Golden Knights

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Connor McDavid's agent Jeff Jackson said in an email that a McDavid contract extension with the Oilers won't be done this weekend. Brian Lawton: "Working on 2 rumours involving @EdmontonOilers…

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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…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and the Edmonton Oilers

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: After acquiring Derek Stepan and Nick Cousins, and the potential of Dylan Strome making the team, don't expect the Coyotes to re-sign center Alex Burmistrov. Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Coyotes traded…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Flames

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: "There are whispers that it's going to be $14 million for Connor McDavid." Darren Dreger: (comment on the above tweet) That could be their asking price but it doesn't mean it's going…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Oilers, Predators and Lightning

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: Carey Price said he needs to respect the process when it comes to contract negotiations. He may not have an extension in place on July 1st. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Frank Seravalli:…

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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…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Avalanche and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche and New York Islanders ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: There are ongoing discussion with the Edmonton Oilers and the camps for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. There was the sense that McDavid would…

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