Tag: Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors II: Thornton, Goalie Market, Malhotra, Caron and Nikitin

Louis-Andre Lariviere of TVA Sports: (via google translate) Sharks Joe Thornton has a no-trade clause and holds the final say on where he ends up, and he may not be going anywhere. "San Jose is the only team on his…

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NHL Video: A Look at the Oilers Free Agency Needs

SportsNet's Mike Johnston looks at the Edmonton Oilers and what they offseason could bring. They have lots of front end talent, but could use some veteran help and an improvement on their blueline, their biggest need.

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NHL Rumors VI: Preds, Nikitin, Umberger, Richards, Grabovski, Rangers and Flyers

Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Cooper thinks that the Predators will land a top-six forward this offseason. Unfortunately for them, they don't really have a chance to get Jason Spezza as they are on his no-trade list. Aaron Portzline: The…

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NHL Rumors IX: Stastny, Panthers, Perron, Ducks, Thornton, Kulikov and Schroeder

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Talks between the Avalanche and Paul Stastny are expected to begin at the NHL Awards next week in Las Vegas.The Panthers continue to listen to offers on the first overall pick. "We've had one, maybe two,…

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NHL Trade: The Oilers Acquire Rights To Nikita Nikitin

The Edmonton Oilers acquire the rights to pending UFA defenseman Nikita Nikitin from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Do you think the Oilers will be able to sign him, and what will it take?

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NHL Rumors II: Edmonton Oilers Edition

Jason Gregor: Oilers Sam Gagner's trade value is low after a tough season. Gregor can see him returning next season as a winger. Jason Gregor: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish: "We have our own draft value chart based on historic records and…

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NHL Rumors XI: Oilers, Bruins, Michalek, Thornton, Kesler, and Tootoo

David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Joe Haggerty on Bruins Johnny Boychuk on CBS radio: “Going back out to Western Canada, maybe that  wouldn’t be the worst thing for him (Boychuk), an Edmonton native, and something he might be amenable…

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NHL Rumors X: Capitals, Phaneuf, Flames, Spezza and Cammalleri

Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: The Capitals won't be using their compliance buyout according to GM Brian MacLellan, “I don’t think it would make sense,” he said. They'd like to add a backup for Braden Holtby through trade or free agency.…

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NHL Rumors IV: Seven Centers, Sharks, Thornton and Phaneuf

Rory Boylen of The Hockey News: Boylen looks at seven centers and the most likely destination for each.1. Jason Spezza - Ducks as the likely destination. 2. Joe Thornton - staying in San Jose. 3. Ryan Kesler - ending up…

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NHL Rumors III: Richards, Preds, Coyotes, Tavares, Leafs, Oilers, Canucks and Pens

Nick Cotsonika: Brad Richards agent tells SportsNet's Hockey Central that he wouldn't be surprised if Richards remains with the Rangers: "Maybe that's my heart speaking rather than my head." Hope Smoke: Elliotte Friedman: "I believe B.Richards will be bought out because A)…

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NHL Rumors II: Spezza’s List, Coyotes, Ducks, Vanek, Moulson, Oilers, Kane and Miller

Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports: Darren Dreger said on TSN 1260 radio that Jason Spezza's no-trade list contains the Islanders, Predators, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Jets, Flames, Oilers and Canucks. The Ducks, Blues and maybe the Stars could…

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NHL Rumors VI: Blues, Bruins, Panthers, Capitals, Predators, Hurricanes and Oilers

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: The Blues will be looking for offense this offseason, likely through the trade market. Senators Jason Spezza is looking for a fresh start. The Ottawa Sun said the Senators could look at…

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