Tag: Connor McDavid

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 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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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:…

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: 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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Maple Leafs, Stars, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Coyotes and Senas

On the Colorado Avalanche, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Colorado Avalanche's window to hire Kyle Dubas had already closed before the story broke that…

Mark Easson

Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division

We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…

Kevin Wickersham

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: Edmonton Oilers – McDavid, Draisaitl, Russell, Free Agency

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli said he doesn't plan on making another blockbuster trade like he did last offseason with the Taylor Hall - Adam Larsson trade. He plans on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – McDavid, Russell, Pouliot and Eberle

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at priorities for the Edmonton Oilers. 1. Get a Connor McDavid contract extension done early - He can sign a contract extension after July 1st. There isn't a great comparable…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Hanzal, Halak, Possible Targets

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dan Barnes of Edmonton Journal: As the trade deadline draws closer, Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli hinted at what his true needs are. He was more clear on involvement, however. “I don’t think we’re quite ready to…

Chris Wassel