NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Hurricanes and Capitals
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like a to add a center. They need someone that can win face-offs. Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like to trade for Brian Boyle. Jim Matheson: Boyle would be perfect…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Coyotes, Wild, Oilers, Sharks, Avs and Kings
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: There is no time frame yet on when forward Ales Hemsky could return to the lineup. He's getting close. They will see where he's at on Thursday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Scott Darling
On the Edmonton Oilers Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Edmonton is a buyer. Repeat and say it one more time. After years of an extended rebuild, the Oilers are firmly in a playoff spot. While they may not contend just yet,…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Hanzal, Halak, Possible Targets
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dan Barnes of Edmonton Journal: As the trade deadline draws closer, Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli hinted at what his true needs are. He was more clear on involvement, however. “I don’t think we’re quite ready to…
NHL Rumors: Scouting DET-STL, Blackhawks, and Oilers
On Scouting the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues ... Ansar Khan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Red Wings - Blues game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), Carolina Hurricanes (2), Arizona Coyotes (2), Chicago Blackhawks (2), Calgary Flames, Dallas…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers
On Jarome Iginla, LA Kings, and Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Source saying that the LA Kings have kicked around the idea of trading for Jarome Iginla. Darryl Sutter coached Iginla back in Calgary. There is nothing saying…
NHL Rumors: Julien, Gallant, Scouting EDM-ARI, and Tavares
On Claude Julien ... Pierre LeBrun: Source saying the Montreal Canadiens asked the Boston Bruins permission on Sunday to speak with Claude Julien. Elliotte Friedman: Sounds like multiple teams had asked the Bruins permission to speak with Claude Julien. The…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers and Hurricanes
On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: Forward Curtis Lazar is still highly regarded by the Senators. He needs to play and develop though, which would be his motivation for a change. Darren Dreger: JP Barry, Lazar's agent, is expected…
NHL Rumors: Habs, Ducks, Pens, Sens, Blackhawks, Lightning, Leafs and Blues
On the Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Montreal Canadiens have been moving Alex Galchenyuk between center and wing, he'll be…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Coyotes, Blackhawks and Top Trade Bait
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is looking for a third line center. He was in Minnesota watching the Wild play the Lightning. He was looking at center pending UFA Brian…
Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses
With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Avs, Hurricanes, Oilers, Canadiens and Maple Leafs
On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that there is trade speculation between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche regarding Matt Duchene. “Those…