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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NHL Injuries: Nurse, Staal, Ferland, Garrison and MacArthur
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Terry Jones: Concussion spotters pulled Connor McDavid off the ice after his incident with Jared Spurgeon. (later returned) Jason Gregor: McDavid on being pulled off: "I was shocked. I hit my mouth. I tried to make a case…
NHL Rumors: UFAs That Could Be Moved, Canadiens, Blackhawks and Oilers
On Free Agents that could be traded this season ... Lyle Richardson on Bleacher Report: Richardson looks at some notable 2017 unrestricted free agents that could be traded this season: Brooks Laich (Maple Leafs - $4.5 million cap hit), Bryan Bickell…