Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Rumors: Sabres, Ducks, Wings, Flyers, Senators, Sharks and Penguins

TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Tyler Myers name is out there. The Sabres have had talks with the Red Wings, and the Ducks could be interested as well.Bob McKenzie: Sabres Chris Stewart and Drew Stafford could also be getting some interest.…

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Injuries: Malkin, Krejci, Dubinsky, Capitals, Franson and Oilers

Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin said he's 50/50 if he'll be in their opener on Thursday: "If I feel in good shape I'll come back. If not maybe 2nd game." Boston Bruins: David Krejci has a 'minor' injury that isn't completely healed…

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Rumors I: From the Airwaves …

Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on the Nick Leddy and Johnny Boychuk trades. “It’s interesting. I think with Leddy, I think that Chicago had a lot of suitors. San Jose. I think Calgary was looking at him.…

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News and Notes: Waivers and Line Combos

Renaud Lavoie: Put on waivers today: Shane O'Brien (FLA), Cam Janssen, Peter Harrold and Steve Bernier (NJ), Zac Dalpe (BUF), Chris Mueller (NYR), Jerry D'Amigo (CBJ), Steve Oleksy (WSH), Peter Budaj (WPG), Stephane Veilleux and Cody Almond (MIN), Frazer McLaren,…

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Injuries and Notes: Pens, Lightning, Flyers, Hawks, Jackets and Oilers

Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin was back on the ice over the weekend. He was working with their strength and conditioning coach last week, but Saturday was the first time he was back on the ice.…

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Rumors II: Rangers, Canucks, Leafs, Oilers, Bruins, Flyers and Hawks

Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: The Rangers are looking to move at least one of their 50 contracts that they have on their books.Friedman thinks the Canucks called the Devils, Jets and others about Jacob Markstrom to see if they could get a…

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Morning Hits: Tkachev, Honka, Islanders, Expansion and Fraser

Craig Custance: Teams must be cap compliant by the end of the day on October 7th when they have to submit their opening night rosters. Elliotte Friedman: The NHL rejected the Oilers contract with Vladimir Tkachev's as he is still…

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Rumors II: Johansen, Dillon, Babcock, Ryan, Pastrnak, Leafs ….

Aaron Portzline: Contract talks between the Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen's camp resumed yesterday. The talks were just not limited to a two-year deal. John Shannon: Talks between the Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen's camp were described as "civil." They…

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Rumors II: Bruins, Gorges, Maple Leafs, Oilers and Hayes

 Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: The Bruins would prefer to have Torey Krug and Reilly Smith sign one-year deals and then earn multi-year deals after this season. McDonald thinks the Bruins need to make the moves quickly and find a…

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Top NHL Prospects – Western Conference Teams

Today we are looking at the top 10 prospects for each Western Conference team heading into the 2014-15 season. We included rankings from NHL.com, Corey Pronman of ESPN, Dobber Prospects, The Hockey News and Hockey's Future. Each site uses different…

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Edmonton Oilers 2014-15 Season Primer

The Edmonton Oilers are the last team in our 2014-15 season primer series. There is some optimism regarding the Oilers, but a playoff berth is unlikely once again. Use the below Tabs to view Oilers info for this upcoming season,…

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Quick Hits: Red Wings, Wild, Devils, Blues, Oilers and Ducks

Helene St. James: Daniel Alfredsson is seeing a back specialists and definitely won't be at the start the Red Wings training camp. Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild goalie Josh Harding will miss the start of training camp due…

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