Tag: Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Penguins, Canadiens, Red Wings, Coyotes, Oilers and Senators

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks have been inconsistent scoring up front this season and their biggest need may be a top-nine center. They could give Tanner Kero another look. GM Stan Bowman has to…

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NHL Rumors: On Playing Overseas Next Season and The Toronto Maple Leafs

On Playing Overseas Next Season ... Sportsnet Headlines: The NHL may be looking to announce their International plan for next season around the All-Star break. The NHL is considering sending six teams overseas next year. More likely the Edmonton Oilers…

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Western Conference News: Coyotes, Avs, Oilers, Kings, Wild and Sharks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet didn't have an update on forward Brad Richardson after the game. Richardson left early with an upper-body injury. Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes recalled defenseman Andrew Campbell and reassigned defenseman Joel…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Oilers and Senators

On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: Gary Bettman on the arena talks between the Flames and the city of Calgary. "I think there's no bridge to build over this gap for a whole host of reasons and the dynamics of…

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Eastern Conference News: Overseas Games, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Penguins and Capitals

On NHL games overseas ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA have talked about playing games in Europe and Asia next year, possibly six teams. Among the countries discussed are China, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. Jim Matheson: Have heard that…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Kings and Golden Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that forward Ryan Kesler skated yesterday and has been skating every other day. Kesler has some good days but is still having some issues. Carlyle:  "We're going to try…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Panthers and Penguins

On the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers ... Jimmy Murphy of Murphy's Hockey Law: Recently multiple sources have said that the Edmonton Oilers were one of the multiple teams that inquired about forward Frank Vatrano. Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli has…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting the Kings-Flyers, Wayne Gretzky, and the Ottawa Senators

On scouting the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: Teams listed to scout last night's Kings-Flyers game: Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings. On the Edmonton Oilers…

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NHL News: Oilers, Habs, Devils, Penguins, Blues, Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Lines and Pairings

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have activated defenseman Adam Larsson from the IR and have assigned forward Anton Slepyshev to the AHL. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Irfaan Gaffar: The Canadiens sent Shea Weber back to…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers and Senators

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Contract talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and pending unrestricted free agent winger James van Riemsdyk have been quiet so far according to JVR. There is a mutual interest for…

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NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Oilers, Wild, Islanders, Rangers, Sharks, Blues, Lightning and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Forward Matt Beleskey cleared waivers yesterday and was assigned to Providence of the AHL On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: No known if Jaromir Jagr will be in the lineup today.…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Bruins, Islanders, Oilers and Canadiens

On the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Eight teams talked to Senators GM Pierre Dorion on Thursday, who continues to try and make a deal. He won't make a deal just to make a…

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