Tag: Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Edmonton Oilers

Sabres could use a second line center Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Buffalo Sabres could use a second line center. Making a trade like that isn't easy for salary reasons, you need a find a team that wants…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Edmonton Oilers

Flames make Frolik a healthy scratch Allan Walsh:  "Many people in Calgary have been reaching out asking why Michael Frolik is a healthy scratch. Keeping one of the teams most efficient and versatile forwards in the stands marginalizes and devalues…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Canadiens, Predators and Maple Leafs

Marchand to return for the Winter Classic Amalie Benjamin: Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand will return to the lineup today: "I don’t think there was any doubt. It would take a lot to miss a game like this. Kind of like…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Devils, Sharks, Golden Knights and Jets

McAvoy questionable ... Marchard likely Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy is questionable for tomorrows Winter Classic. Forward Brad Marchand will "most likely" play. Foligno to miss tonight CBJ PR: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Nick Foligno will…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade Analysis: Manning and Petrovic to Edmonton in Wild Afternoon

With only one game on the NHL schedule Sunday, it was expected to be a quiet day. Peter Chiarelli changed that in just a few hours this afternoon. He swung deals to acquire Brandon Manning and Alexander Petrovic. The cost became high as…

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NHL Trade: Oilers Acquire Petrovic From The Panthers For Wideman And A Pick

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenseman Alexander Petrovic from the Florida Panthers for defenseman Chris Wideman and a 2019 3rd round pick. The 3rd round pick is the higher of the Oilers pick and the New York Islanders 3rd round…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Oilers, Islanders, Senators and Lightning

Marchand unlikely for today Lance Lysowski: Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy won't play today and forward Brad Marchand is unlikely. Boston Bruins: Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that Marchand has an upper-body injury. He is traveling with the team and…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Predators, and Knights

Gibson leaves are the first period Elliotte Teaford of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson didn't come out for the second period in last night's game against the Sharks. “We’ll have more of an assessment when we get…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Blues Need To Turn Things Around Quickly Or Changes Could Be Coming

The Blues need to turn things around quickly or changes could be coming Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) The St. Louis Blues don't need to blow it up and they can't make a trade for the sake…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and the Oilers

The Flyers have spoken to the Kings about Quick Josh Beneteau of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Headlines has said that the Philadelphia Flyers have spoken with the Los Angeles Kings about goaltender Jonathan Quick. Quick has four years left on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: LA Kings – Muzzin and Toffoli … Penguins and Oilers

Penguins may not be willing to meet Kings asking price Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Elliotte recently linked the Los Angeles Kings defensman Jake Muzzin to the Pittsburgh Penguins. A source familiar with the Kings said that they are looking…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Oilers, Panthers, Isles, Rangers, Sens, Lightning, Leafs and Knights

Bergeron could go tomorrow Shawn Hutcheon: Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron could return this weekend according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. Cassidy hasn't decided which wingers Bergeron will be with when he returns. Jake DeBrusk's status could play a role…

Mark Easson