Tag: Edmonton Oilers

NHL Rumors III: Gagner For Umberger? Reinhart, First Overall and Callahan

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Portzline says that Sam Gagner for R.J. Umberger trade rumor is out there. Gagner has a $4.8 million cap hit and a $5 million salary for the next two seasons. Umberger requested a trade…

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NHL Rumors II: Draft Edition – Oilers, Flames, Canucks, Sutter and Hyka

Mike Morreale: The Oilers scouting staff have a definitive top-six group of draft prospects. The Flames have a top-eight. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks will check to see what the cost is to move up in the…

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NHL Rumors II: Penguins Checklist and the Oilers

Dean Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: A checklist for the new GM whenever he is hired. 1. Fire the coach. 2. Hire a coach - Kovacevic suggests Rick Tocchet. 3. Trade Kris Letang - Letang's limited no-trade clause starts…

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NHL Rumors IV: Gagner, Sharks, Thornton and Richards

The Fourth Period: The Oilers are still offering up Sam Gagner as they look to trade him before July 1st when his no-trade clause kicks in. The Kings almost acquired him during the season. The Predators, Maple Leafs and Stars…

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NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Flyers, Oilers, Pens, Caps and Isles

Better late than never ... Mike Hume of ESPN: Hume makes note of trade chips as the draft approaches. 1. The Panthers 1st overall pick - the Canucks could be interested and have veteran defenseman that could get the conversation…

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Morning Hits: Carcillo, Lindstrom, Larsen and Pokka

Katie Strang: Rangers Dan Carcillo will have a hearing this morning with Gary Bettman. (Appealing his 10-game suspension) Andy Strickland: The Blues have signed Joakim Lindstrom from the SEL. He was a former 2nd round pick of the Blue Jackets.…

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NHL Rumors II: Penguins and Flyers … Big Money Niskanen and Neal’s Trade Value

William DePaoli: Source saying the Penguins have interviewed Julien BriseBois, Jason Botterill, Tom Fitzgerald and Pierre McGuire for the GM vacancy. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins Matt Niskanen may be looking for a six year deal in the $33 million range according to a…

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NHL Rumors II: Yakupov, Giguere and Laughton

Kristina Rutherford of SportsNet: Oilers coach Dallas Eakins on Nail Yakupov. “My relationship with Nail is a great one,” Eakins told Sportsnet The Fan 590’s Greg Brady and Andrew Walker on Monday. “That’s why I kind of chuckle with the…

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NHL Rumors II: Trotz to Washington, Thornton, Miller and Vanek

Gary Lawless: Hearing a deal is done with Barry Trotz to coach the Capitals. Owner Ted Leonsis is fine with Dick Patrick hiring a coach. Patrick and Trotz have a long association together. Lawless wouldn't be surprised if Claude Noel was…

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NHL Rumors I: Thornton, Marleau, Niemi, Spezza, Panthers No. 1, Umberger, Brisson, Hiller and Koivu

Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Wilson has said there will be some changes next year. Some are speculating that Joe Thornton and/or Patrick Marleau could be traded. Goalie Antti Niemi is entering the final year of…

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NHL Rumors III: Flyers, Teams In Need of Change and Players That Could Be Available

Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Hiring an assistant GM to fill his old position is not high on Flyers GM Ron Hextall's priority list. Flyers fans shouldn't expect major changes. "I don't anticipate anything real big," he said. ".…

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Morning Hits: Lucic, Iginla’s Bonuses, Alfredsson, Beleskey, Galchenyuk, Coyle, Ducks and Moulson

Bob McKenzie: If the Ducks beat the Kings, the Western Conference Final will open in Anaheim. If the Kings beat the Ducks, the series will start in Chicago. Darren Dreger: Canadiens Dale Weise said that Bruins Milan Lucic threatened him during…

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