Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Rumors: Coaches, Oilers, Flyers, Blues, Preds, Sharks, Devils and Flames

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If Sharks coach Todd McLellan gets fired, he won't be out of job for long. The Flyers and Maple Leafs could become possibilities if they decide to make changes as well. Possibly the Red…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Thurs. Nov. 27th 2014

The NHL only scheduled one game on American Thanksgiving. Pekka Rinne and the Predators need a shootout to beat the Oilers.

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Rumors III: Teams Inquiring on Stewart and Some Oilers

The Fourth Period: Sabres Chris Stewart is entering the final year of his deal in which he makes $4.2 million. The Blackhawks, Bruins, Jets, Stars and Flyers are among the teams that have inquired about Stewart. Nothing appears to be…

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Rumors II: Jets, Hawks, Jackets, Oilers, Ducks, Kings, Flyers and Coyotes

Andy Strickland: The Jets and Blackhawks have some level of interest in Chris Stewart. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said that he's held "regular talks" with other GMs and is not close to a trade. Elliotte Friedman: Was…

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Videos: Two Hearings Scheduled Today For NHL Player Safety

NHL Player Safety: Stars forward Ryan Garbutt will have a hearing for his knee on Oilers forward Taylor Hall. John Shannon: On Garbutt: "1.He is a repeat offender. 2: Kneeing was a big part of Player Safety's presentation to GMs…

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Rumors I: Radio Talk: Flyers, Oilers, Blues, Jackets, Jets and Leafs

Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "That back end in Philly is just not good enough & Hextall needs to address that. He can try to be patient & draft a few more kids" ...  "I don't know how patient Hextall can be…

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Rumors IV: Bruins, Jackets, Sharks, Flames, Hawks, Sabres and Oilers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) If the Jets were to move Evander Kane to Boston, it would cost a good roster player, and prospects and/or picks. It's possible the Oilers could move Jordan Eberle if they get a top pairing…

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Rumors II: Hurricanes, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Blues and Oilers

Chip Alexander of the Charlotte Observer: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters. "We're not going to get bigger overnight but that's definitely an objective of ours, to get bigger." Hurricanes GM Ron Francis continues to look for ways to improve his team. "It's…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Tues. Nov. 25th 2014

Seven games last night. One game was settled in overtime, while two had to go to a shootout. Ryan Miller shutout the Devils.

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Injuries: Flyers, Blues, Canucks, Oilers, Caps, Sharks and Wings

Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers Kimmo Timonen, who is out after they found multiple blood clots in his lungs and calf in August, is able to run, play tennis, workout, basically everything but play hockey. "It's hard…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Sat. Nov. 22nd 2014

13 games were on tap on Saturday night, with three going to a shootout. The Blackhawks laid a beating on the Oilers. The Canadiens shutout the Bruins.

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Rumors I: Bruins, Blackhawks, Alfredsson and Kings

DJ Bean of WEEI: The Bruins and Dougie Hamilton's (RFA) agent, J.P. Barry, have yet to start formal contract extension discussions. The same can be said for Carl Soderberg and Daniel Paille (UFAs). Barry and GM Peter Chiarelli have spoken,…

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