Tag: Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors III: Bruins, Predators, Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Oilers

Nicholas Goss of NESN: Loui Eriksson could find himself on the Bruins top line with David Krejci and Milan Lucic. “I’m really comfortable with that. It’s a different look, but (Eriksson) is a very smart player,” Bruins general manager Peter…

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NHL Rumors II: Leafs Could Still Be Looking To Trade Franson … Oilers?

Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star: Cody Franson received his third straight one-year deal ($3.3 million) from the Maple Leafs. His new deal doesn't mean the Maple Leafs won't continue looking at moving him. “Toronto’s obviously where I want to…

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NHL Rumors III: Friedman’s Final Thoughts of the Summer

Elliotte Friedman: Teams could be eyeing Coyotes Antoine Vermette, who has one year left on his deal. GM Don Maloney would like to sign to an extension.Have to think Ryan O'Reilly will follow Paul Stastny out of town. There is…

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NHL Rumors III: Red Wings, Schultz and Brookbank

Brian Manzullo of the Detroit Free Press: There is some talk that the some free agents may not want to sign with the Red Wings due to coach Mike Babcock's hard-nosed style. Babcock responded on Detroit Sports 105.1 radio with:…

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NHL Rumors I: Booth, Del Zotto and the Oilers

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: The agent for David Booth, Mike Luit, has reached out to the Penguins in recent weeks. Penguins assistant coach Jacques Martin coached Booth for two years in Florida. Director of Amateur Scouting Randy Sexton…

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NHL Rumors II: Capitals, Blackhawks, Oilers and Predators

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Speculation out of Detroit that they are looking at Capitals right-handed Dman Mike Green. The Capitals could use a second line center, and head coach Barry Trotz has spoken highly of Gustav Nyquist. The Caps would…

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NHL Rumors II: The Avalanche and O’Reilly At Standstill Again

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Source saying contract talks between the Avalanche and Ryan O'Reilly are at a standstill and they could be heading towards an arbitration hearing on July 23rd. They could agree to deal beforehand, but it…

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NHL Rumors II: Blackhawks, Panthers, Devils, Wings, Leafs and Penguins

Jason Greger: Shannon said that he's hearing that the Blackhawks are looking to trade Johnny Oduya to get under the salary cap. He has one year left on his deal. Gregor thinks the Oilers should be calling. Harvey Fialkov: Panthers…

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NHL Rumors III: Predators Options and Petry Could Still Be Traded

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: With the loss of Mike Fisher extending into the early part of next season, it creates a hole down the middle for the Predators. They have Olli Jokinen and their youngsters (Calle Jarnkrok, Colin Wilson…

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NHL Rumors I: Bruins, Blackhawks, Devils, Oilers and Leafs

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Lee Stempniak and Peter Mueller could be free agent options for the Bruins. They likely won't be considering Dany Heatley. "I think a guy that's interesting is Lee Stempniak," said Haggerty. "Probably one of the favorites…

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Quick Hits: Three Teams File for Arbitration, Petry, Jackets, Boyle, Lightning and Canucks

Ken Campbell: The Blues have chosen to take Vladimir Sobotka to arbitration. The Avalanche filed for Ryan O'Reilly and the Jets for Michael Frolik. Bob Stauffer: The Oilers sign Jeff Petry to a one-year, $3.075 million deal. Shawn Mitchell: The Blue…

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NHL Rumors I: Arcobello over Roy, Lecavalier and Flyers Potential Lines and Pairings

David Staple of the Edmonton Journal: Craig Button and Bob Stauffer were talking about the Oilers depth down the middle. Button doesn't think Derek Roy could help the Oilers. “He can’t play,” Button said of Roy. “He can’t skate, he…

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