Tag: Edmonton Oilers

NHL News: Buyout Window, Canes, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Capitals

On the NHL buyout window ... Cap Friendly: The first buyout window will be open at 12:01 AM on June 15th. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: The Hurricanes re-signed Andrew Poturalski to a one-year, two-way contract - $700,000…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers and Canadiens … Canadiens and the Draft

On the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens ... Jim Matheson: Back in 2016 the Montreal Canadiens wanted Milan Lucic. They had also offered him seven years and possibly more money than the Oilers. Just theorizing but would a Lucic for…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Washington Capitals

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If the Oilers are looking to make some changes to the dynamic of their team, one player they could look at moving is defenseman Oscar Klefbom. Do the Oilers…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Milan Lucic

On the Edmonton Oilers and Milan Lucic ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: TSN's Frank Seravalli was on Edmonton radio with Allan Mitchell/Lowetide and said that the Oilers could be willing to package a draft pick with Milan Lucic…

Mark Easson

NHL Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division – Practical and Not Practical

Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes (No. 2) and the Edmonton Oilers (No. 10)

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Adam Kimelman of NHL.com: The Hurricanes have missed the playoffs the past nine seasons and new GM Don Waddell said he could be looking to shake things up. Waddell said that there are some players…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers and Canadiens … Top 10 Free Agent Left Wingers

On the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: There has been trade speculation between the Oilers and Canadiens dating back to the start of this past season. Rumors have tied Max Pacioretty and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Potential Offseason Trade Targets

Looking at 24 players who could be trade candidates this offseason ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Taking a look at some players who could be dealt this offseason if the right offer comes in. Oscar Klefbom - Edmonton Oilers -…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Oilers, Kings, Wild, Flyers, Sharks, Lightning, Knights and Ovechkin

On the NHL-NHLPA competition committee ... Pierre LeBrun: The committee met yesterday for over five hours: new goalie chest protectors should be in place for next season; sense of group was positive on goalie review moved to Toronto situation room late…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Free Agents: Pacific Division – Restricted Free Agent Defensemen

The offseason presents different ways to look ahead. Three of the more prominent restricted free agent forwards from the Central Division was under the spotlight here. Now, we continue with the Pacific Division. There are quite a few intriguing RFA’s…

Chris Wassel

The Boston Bruins Could Shop For A Blueline Upgrade

In the two weeks since the Boston Bruins elimination by the Tampa Bay Lightning from the 2018 NHL playoffs, there's growing speculation over general manager Don Sweeney's plans to improve his roster. The Bruins could use a big, physical forward…

Lyle Richardson