Tag: Edmonton Oilers

NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Teddy Purcell To Florida

The Edmonton Oilers have traded winger Teddy Purcell to the Florida Panther for a 3rd round pick. Purcell was undrafted and carries a $4.5 million cap hit. The #Panthers Cap situation after acquiring Purcell Projected Space: $3,836,918 Deadline Space: $17,841,669…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: One thought that is making the rounds is that the Maple Leafs are stock piling draft picks with plans of taking a shot at a Group II offer sheet in…

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NHL Rumors: Kings Close To Making A Trade

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Darren Dreger: The Kings are inching closer to acquiring Justin Schultz and Teddy Purcell. Have been told that it's unlikely a roster player is heading to Edmonton Darren Dreger: The Kings are still mulling…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, Bruins, Oilers and More

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: Have been told that Jeff Skinner's name continue to circulate. His cap hit and concussion history remain a concern for teams. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Bob McKenzie: The Kings are one…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Ducks and Maple Leafs

On the Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1260 on Justin Schultz. “But look, I think back to the Joffrey Lupul trade from Anaheim to Toronto. The Maple…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Lists From Eight Games Last Night

Scouting the LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers ... Dennis Bernstein: Scouts/Reps listed for the Kings-Oilers: Canadiens (4), Ducks (3), Rangers (2), Blues (2), Bruins, Predators, Sabres, Hurricanes, Capitals, Lightning, Sharks, Devils and Blackhawks. Dennis Bernstein: Canadiens Marc Bergevin and Rick…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canadiens, and Trade Bait List

On the Boston Bruins ... Darren Dreger: Contract negotiations between the Bruins and Loui Eriksson are ongoing, but it's believed that there is a significant gap in both term and money. Kevin Paul Dupont: Suspected asking price for Eriksson is…

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NHL Rumors: Leafs, Kings, Jackets, Coyotes, Gomez and Hunt

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: If a team like the Blackhawks want to add a big salary like Eric Staal's, they could trade Bryan Bickell to a team like the Maple Leafs…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers, Sabres and Flames

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: The Hurricanes winning has complicated their situation and making it harder to trade Eric Staal at the deadline for potentially a first round pick and a good prospect.After his comments that…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 20

The Washington Capitals keep rolling and once again sit a top our consensus NHL power rankings. The remaining top five saw some movement, with the Chicago Blackhawks moving up to No. 2. The Anaheim Ducks are on a roll as…

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NHL Rumors: Roundup of Friedman’s 30 Thoughts

Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Kings are looking at adding a defensman, and possibly a forward with Marian Gaborik's injury. The Kings, and Rangers with Rick Nash, could look at LTIRing them for the…

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NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers May Need To Make A Bold Move

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Mark Spector: Coach Todd McLellan when asked about changing the commitment level of some players: "Maybe we have to get rid of some." Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli, when asked about…

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