Tag: Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Trying to Trade Dion Phaneuf

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources say that Senators GM Pierre Dorion is trying to trade defenseman Dion Phaneuf now that he wouldn't waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft. The Senators would…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Oilers, Flyers, Flames, Canucks and Maple Leafs

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: There is nothing new to report and will likely be quiet until after the expansion draft with regards to free agents Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. The Sharks…

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NHL Rumors: Spencer Foo, Chicago Blackhawks and Justin Williams

On Spencer Foo .. Bob Stauffer: College free agent Spencer Foo said that he's narrowed it down to five teams and that the Edmonton Oilers are one of them. On the Chicago Blackhawks ...  Mark Lazerus: There is lots of…

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NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Oilers

On Ilya Kovalchuk, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Slava Malamud: It is looking less likely that Ilya Kovalchuk remains in the KHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets are a very intriguing possibility. Slava Malamud: The Blue Jackets…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Capitals, Golden Knights and Oilers

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: "Whether Kings deal for Evander Kane or not, mere fact they would consider is seismic shift in how front office thinks with Rob Blake running show" On the Washington Capitals and the…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks, and Edmonton Oilers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Have been told that the Canucks will not bring back Borna Rendulic. The Canucks haven't made decisions on Alex Grenier and Darren Archibald. Rick Dhaliwal: Spoke with several agents who are reps for…

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NHL Rumors: Alex Ovechkin, Karl Alzner, and the Calgary Flames

On Alex Ovechkin ... Mike Heika: After talking with a few people, the Dallas Stars are not interested in Alex Ovechkin. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Though it's nearly impossible, a look at some team that might be able to trade…

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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…

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NHL Rumors: Lee, Rutta, Canucks and Sharks

On Chris Lee ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing the defenseman Chris Lee has left Magnitagorsk Metallurg of the KHL to pursue NHL options. On the Jan Rutta ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Source saying that the Chicago Blackhawks are one of…

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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…

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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…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Yakupov

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Jouranl: Elliotte Friedman was on CHED 630 talking with host Bob Stauffer, and wondered if the Oilers would do a Jordan Eberle for Jason Demers deal? Demers visited the Oilers last offseason…

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