Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Rumors V: O’Reilly, Flyers, Shattenkirk and the Blues

David Pagnotta: The Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly are still working on finalizing a seven-year contract extension. Not done yet. Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues T.J. Oshie, Patrik Berglund and David Backes have been in the rumor…

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Rumors XIV: Blues, Habs, Kings, Oilers, Leafs, Bruins, Green, and Ward

On the Blues and Shattenkirk ... I would NOT rule out possibility of Blues entertaining idea of trading Shattenkirk. He has 2 more years left on his deal at 4.25m AAV (1/2)— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) July 1, 2015 On the…

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Rumors XII: Kessel, Pens, Leafs, Martin, Sharks, and Sekera

On Phil Kessel .... @RealKyper reports #Leafs/Penguins deal w/ Kessel could be as early as today. Kessel deal at some pt has to happen for Tor to move forward— Terry Koshan (@koshtorontosun) July 1, 2015 Hearing that Leafs circled back…

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Rumors X: Giordano, Saad, Sekera, Avs, Backups and Martin

On the Flames and Mark Giordano ... #Flames Giordano now eligible to sign #NHL extension. Hearing starting point on max term is 72m over 8 years.— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) July 1, 2015 On the Blue Jackets and Brandon Saad ...…

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Rumors XIII: Blues, Franson, Oilers, Bruins, Preds and Jackets

On the Blues ... In wake of Saad trade, many are asking whether the #stlblues should be afraid of an offer sheet, or even the threat of one for Tarasenko....— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) June 30, 2015 Army on trades: "There's…

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An Update on the Mike Richards Situation with Video

TMZ: TMZ's sources obtained info regard Mike Richards issue that lead to his contract termination. NHL officials have been notified that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigation into ex-L.A. Kings player Mike Richards involves the prescription drug oxycodone ... multiple…

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Rumors II: Gagner, Oilers, Bieksa, Vermette and Sharp

Ed Barkowitz of the Philadelphia Daily News: Newly acquired Sam Gagner could fit into the their top-nine, something that GM Ron Hextall was trying to add, or he'll provide them with some extra cap space. The Flyers are about $7…

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Rumors IV: Red Wings, Penguins, Bruins and Oilers

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings have parsed their free agent list and assistant GM Ryan Martin said the market "is bleak." "I think we're going with our young players," general manager Ken Holland said…

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Rumors I: Oilers, Devils, Capitals, Kings and, Canadiens

On the Oilers ... Oilers have bought themselves some time by acquiring Gryba and Reinhart. No need to rush Nurse, and Gryba helps out with some muscle— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) June 27, 2015 Schultz and Klefbom, Fayne and Nurse --…

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Rumors IV: Kessel, Lack, Grabner, Sharp, Beleskey and More

On the Leafs and Penguins ... And heard last night Pens were only team in on Phil Kessel. Doesn't change #Isles plans, but would be a big change for a rival.— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) June 27, 2015 On the Rangers,…

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Rumors II: Stars, Oilers, Wild and Sharks

On the Stars goalie search ... Dallas still interested in Cam Talbot but have reached out on a few other goalies. Looking for a 1A, 1B w/Kari Lehtonen.— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) June 27, 2015 On the Oilers goalie search ...…

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Rumors I: Penguins, Blues, Oilers, Senators, and Ducks

On the Penguins ... Marty St. Louis name did come up this week between Penguins brass and agent Lewis Gross who also represents a pending UFA in organization.— William DePaoli (@TIOPS_DePaoli) June 27, 2015 Rutherford says other teams consistently ask…

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