Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Rumors I: Senators Want A Top-Six … Offer For Hammond Coming

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray plans on returning next season. "I'm keeping going. I've talked to the doctors, I've talked to my family, I talked to ownership and if my health holds up and everything…

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Rumors IV: Canucks, O’Connor, Bruins and Blues

Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: It's not unreasonable to think that GM Jim Benning could be asking players this offseason to waive their no-trade clauses. It's still unthinkable for defenseman Kevin Bieksa. “It’s never been brought up to me,”…

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Rumors III: Senators, Oilers and Maple Leafs

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators put all contract talks with their free agents for the past two months to focus on their playoff run. The Sens have about $57 million committed to 18 players for next season.…

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Rumors and Video: Blues, Ducks, Pens, Bruins, Oilers and Leafs

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong will have to make a decision with regards to his coaching staff. Ken Hitchchock's contract expires. He'll have to re-sign Vladimir Tarasenko to an expensive deal. Roster changes are…

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Rumors I: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli Not Afraid To Make Moves

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Taylor Hall on the hiring of Peter Chiarelli. “I don’t know what his plan is, but he’s not afraid to make trades. He’s traded young players before,” said Hall, referring to the Boston…

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Rumors III: Jets, Blues, Bruins and Sharks

Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have eight UFAs (Michael Frolik, Drew Stafford, Lee Stempniak, Jim Slater, Jiri Tlusty, Matt Halischuk, T.J. Galiardi and Adam Pardy) this season, and four to deal with in 2016 - Andrew Ladd,…

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Rumors II: Panthers, Oilers, Bruins, Penguins, Coyotes, Wild and Hurricanes

Jameson Olive of Fox Sports Florida: It's more than likely that the Panthers will have a quiet free agency period. If they do look to sign anyone, it will likely to be depth for the AHL team. RFA Jimmy Hayes…

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Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Flyers, Chiarelli, Bruins, Zidlicky and Visnovsky

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes and pending RFA Mikkel Boedker have already started contract talks. Boedker is coming off a two-year, $5.1 million deal. "I've been in discussions with his agent, and we'll continue to arm wrestle…

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Rumors and Videos: Bruins with a little Maple Leafs and Oilers

Your browser does not support iframes. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Mike Giardi thinks that if the Bruins traded Zdeno Chara, it would leave a big hole in their blueline. Joe Haggerty looks at the assets that trading Chara would bring…

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Rumors I: Jets, Oilers, Devils, Flyers and Panthers

Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking ahead to the Jets offseason. They should bring back winger Drew Stafford and add a depth forward. The Jets would like to re-sign forward Michael Frolik, and will have decisions on free agents Jiri Tlusty,…

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News: Peter Chiarelli Meeting With Oilers

Elliotte Friedman: Former Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli is in Edmonton meeting with the Oilers. Question is, what position are they discussing? Is the President of Hockey Operations an option? Chiarelli flew there today. Mark Spector: Assuming that Chiarelli is interviewing…

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Rumors II: Flyers Blueline … Oilers, Leafs and Flyers Coaching Notes

Tim Riday of CSN Philly: The Flyers have lots of depth on the blueline, some promising prospects, but they lack a true No. 1 defenseman. They are mediocre and full of bottom-pair blueliners. Michael Del Zotto was one of a…

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