Rumors and Notes: Quicks Hits On Half The League
Rumors and notes roundup from Friedman's 31-Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There had been some talk that back in November that Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz could have been one loss away from being fired. The Caps won that…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens, Sabres and Oilers
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Pending RFA Troy Stecher on Sportsnet650 on his status and contract situation: "It isn't on my mind - its out of my control. I set my goals when I originally signed with Vancouver and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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 -…
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…