Tag: Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: Willis looks at some reason that the Oilers will trade the No. 4 pick. GM Peter Chiarelli has already stated he's willing to trade the pick and that there…

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NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Vesey, Wild, Oilers and Stars

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Marc Dumont: Renaud Lavoie is reporting that the Montreal Canadiens are interested in re-signing Mike Brown and Victor Bartley. On the Jimmy Vesey, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars ... Fluto Shinzawa of the…

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NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Oilers, Wild, Wings, Blackhawks and Ducks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Coyotes will aggressively pursue a defenseman through trade or free agency. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Oilers should go all in and try to trade…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Avalanche and Islanders

On the LA Kings ... Eric Duhatschek: (when asked about the Flames) From Duhatschek's understanding, John Stevens will be staying with the Kings. It's a good fit for him there. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: Won't be a…

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NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators and Edmonton Oilers

On the Nashville Predators ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at what the offseason focus for Predators GM David Poile should be. 1. Sign Filip Forsberg to a long-term contract extension - A bridge deal now may end up costing…

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Pacific Division: Teams Salary Cap and Free Agents

The season is finished for most teams. Organizational meetings and exit interviews have taken place. The eliminated teams have an eye on the 2016 draft and free agency to improve their roster for next season. The salary cap for next season…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Ducks, Flames, Blues and Islanders

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Had Travis Hamonic still wanted to be traded, the price to acquire him would have been higher for the Oilers than it would for Sami Vatanen or Tyson Barrie,…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes and Flyers

On the Arizona Coyotes and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: (from last week) Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on the Leafs not saying who they will take with the first overall pick. "There's plenty of time between…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canucks, Oilers and Senators

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa: Bruins GM Don Sweeney was seen chatting it up with Jimmy Vesey at a Harvard function. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins need to improve their blueline this offseason. Six defensemen the Bruins…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings won't bring back goalie coach Jim Bedard, and Jeff Salajko is the leading candidate to replace Bedard. Salajko has a history with Petr…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders – Hamonic, Okposo and Nielsen

On the New York Islanders ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three areas of focus for Islanders GM Garth Snow this offseason. Trade Travis Hamonic - He's a valuable part of the Islanders, but if he still wants to…

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NHL Rumors: Isles, Leafs, Rangers, Flames, Panthers and Kings

On the New York Islanders ... Mark Herrmann of Newsday: NY Islanders GM Garth Snow needs to find a winger, maybe two if Kyle Okposo leaves in free agency, for John Tavares this offseason. A power forward who can score…

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