Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Rumors II: Leafs, Stars, Canadiens, Flames, Kings, Predators and Coyotes

Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Flyers and Maple Leafs were heavily after Nikita Zaitsev last summer, with the Flames, Kings and Canucks interested as well. “If he’s not 100 per cent ready for the NHL,” one…

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Injuries and GIFs: McDavid, Kopitar, Kelly, Ducks and More

On the Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli will update Connor McDavid's injury this morning - whether he'll be out three weeks or three months. The Oilers aren't saying if it's his shoulder or…

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Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Richards, and the Stars

On the Maple Leafs and Ducks The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs are one of the more active teams on the trade front and are reportedly in on multiple trade talks. The Leafs and Ducks are reportedly having significant talks…

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Injuries: Oilers, Coyotes, Jackets, Flyers, Sens, Panthers and More

On the Oilers ... Mark Spector: The Oilers put Jordan Eberle (shoulder) on the LTIR. Bob Stauffer: Eberle and Matt Hendricks were skating with the main group at practice yesterday. Bob Stauffer: Eberle is on schedule and hasn't had any…

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GIFs: Four From The Goalies Last Night

Looking at saves made by Blue Jackets Sergei Bobrovsky, Sabres Chad Johnson, Oilers Cam Talbot, and Kings Jonathan Quick from last night's action. This is why Bobrovsky was the first star last night. https://t.co/ihFdqSzGgA— NHL (@NHL) October 28, 2015 1.…

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Injuries: Blues, Jackets, Oilers, Isles, Coyotes, Wings and More

On the Blues ... Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Robby Fabbri will return to the lineup tonight, but defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk isn't quite ready to return from his groin injury. "We're getting there," he said. "It's…

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Injuries: Hawks, Wings, Sens, Blues, Preds, Oilers and Leafs

Injury updates for Wednesday October 21st ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: The Blackhawks will be without Duncan Keith for four to six weeks after he had surgery on his right knee. Niklas Hjalmarsson will go back to the left…

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Rumors II: Pitkanen, Flames, Expansion and Trade Candidates

Elliotte Friedman and Damien Cox ... Belief out of Anaheim is that GM Bob Murray isn't ready to fire Bruce Boudreau just yet. Expectation is that he'll be behind the bench for their five game road trip that starts later…

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Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Blue Jackets

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mailbag) Oilers Andrew Ference has a no-trade and no-movement clause. He has this year and next left on his four-year, $13 million contract. There is a chance that the Oilers could buy him out…

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Rumors and Notes: Oilers, Jackets, Panthers, Leafs and Kings

On the Oilers ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1260 on Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli. “Very patient guy. Makes very rational decisions. Never emotional. So if he does do something, it’ll be done after a lot…

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Rumors III: Canadiens, Hurricanes, Sabres, Coaches and Flames

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: On the Canadiens ... Tomas Plekanec's agent, Rich Curran, said on Monday that he's spoken with Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin, but mostly on other matters. Plekanec's name was briefly brought up, and it was agreed that…

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Rumors: Flames, Oilers, Bruins, Lighting, Hurricanes and Predators

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: From Friedman's 30 thoughts. Teams are interested in UFA Mike Richards, who has a court appearance on December 8th. It was his contract and not his play that scared teams off when the Kings were trying…

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