Tag: Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Oilers, Penguins and Senators

On the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blackhawks think they'll be able to find a way to re-sign RFA Andrew Shaw. He made $2 million this year and…

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NHL Rumors: Sens, Coyotes, Habs, Blues, Stamkos and Taxes

Elliotte Friedman 30 Thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Some coaching candidates for the Senators: Guy Boucher, Marc Crawford, Mike Yeo, Brent Flahr and Todd Nelson. The Coyotes reached out to Friedman about his tweet saying they expressed…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 27

After a brief stint outside of the No. 1 ranking, the Washington Capitals are back a top our consensus NHL rankings for the final update of the season. The Pittsburgh Penguins finished the season on a tear and ended up…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: GM Tim Murray on the Sabres still needing a game-changing defenseman and more scoring. “I think we’re in good shape,” Murray said. “We had a huge improvement this year.…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings

On the Vancouver Canucks ... News 1130 Sports: The Canucks and Oilers are on North Dakota free agent  defenseman Troy Stecher's shortlist. Had North Dakota lost last Thursday, the Canucks were offering him to play in their final game of…

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NHL Rumors and Video: Edmonton Oilers Edition

Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli meeting with the media yesterday. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: Think that the best case scenario for success for Nail Yakupov is in the Eastern Conference. Teams that could give him a shot in…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Mitch Albom of the Detroit Free Press: Pavel Datsyuk's career with the Red Wings could be over as he wants to return to Russia. “I’m thinking I go home after this season,” he said,…

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NHL Rumors: Vesey, Oilers and Flames

On Jimmy Vesey ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Jimmy Vesey Sr. said that his son hasn't made up his mind to sign with the Bruins. Vesey Jr. said the same thing. Kevin Paul Dupond: Vesey Sr. would suggest his son NOT…

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NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Pens, Stars, Blues, Sharks and More

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Anders Lee is out indefinitely with a fractured leg. He was hit by a Johnny Boychuk slap shot on Thursday. His season is over regardless of how far the Islanders make…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Lightning, Radulov and Devils

On the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers are scouting University of North Dakota free agent defenseman Troy Stecher. The Oilers tried to sign free agent goalie Alex Lyon,…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Oilers and Islanders

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Darren Dreger: Expect that Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirms this weekend or next week that Michel Therrien will be back. On the Vancouver Canucks ... John Shannon: Canucks GM Jim Benning will be meeting with…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 26

For the first time in a long, long time, there is a team other than the Washington Capitals a top our consensus NHL power rankings. Two teams actually moved past the Capitals this week - the Pittsburgh Penguins and St.…

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