Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Morning Rumors: Elliott, Rangers, Oilers, Panthers and Predators Asst. GM

The Fourth Period: If the Blues received a good offer for Brian Elliott, they would seriously consider trading him. The Oilers inquired, but they couldn't make a deal. The Fourth Period: The Rangers are looking at the trade market and…

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Injury Notes: Hall, Gagner, Cammalleri, Penner, Briere, Neal, Lacavalier and Hartnell

Joanne Ireland: Oilers Taylor Hall has flown back to Edmonton for further evaluation on his knee injury. Jonathan Willis: The Oilers haven't called anyone up yet as they are waiting to get a better handle on the timeline for the injury.…

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Morning Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Sabres and Devils

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks the two best options for the Oilers in net are Jonas Hiller and Michal Neuvirth. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Both the Flyers and Oilers may be looking for a change. The Oilers have the…

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Injury Notes: Bergenheim, Visnovsky, Kronwall and Hall

Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Sean Bergenheim has only played two games in the last 18 months. He was suppose to consult with doctors in Nashville last Monday, but he went to Toronto instead for treatment. He should be back…

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VIDEO: Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove and Don Cherry’s Coach’s Corner

Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove: The NHL won't be going to Europe next season, most likely the following year. The Oilers may have looked at the goalie market, for what they may have to give up for some guys with…

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Oilers Rumors: Miller and Vanek, Dubnyk, Neuvirth and Smid

Nick Kypreos: Sabres Ryan Miller has a limited no-trade clause and the Oilers are one of the teams on his no-trade list. Mark Spector: "OK: Who really believes Ryan Miller would go to EDM? Or that EDM would trade Yakupov…

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Morning Hits: Sabres GM search? Would Leafs do Reimer for Yakupov? Da Costa and Dalpe

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Talk is that GM change in Buffalo could come as early as Thanksgiving (American) and work on the top candidates has already begun. Penguins assistant GM Jason Boterill could be the top name on…

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Morning Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Miller, Vanek, Yakupov, Flyers and Goaltenders

Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: SportsNets Nick Kypreos has heard that Sabres GM Darcy Regier could be in trouble. “In a perfect world, the ownership group in Buffalo would have rather have waited up until Christmas, but I’m hearing…

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Morning Rumors: Gardiner, Yakupov, Vanek, Oilers goaltending options, Phaneuf, Maata, and Martinez

James Mirtle: Mirtle heard that the asking price for Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner was "a ****load." Tim Panaccio: Addressing Nail Yakupov rumors, why would the Flyers need another Russian head case? Oilers Ales Hemsky makes sense, but the asking…

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Quick Hits: Predators, Biron and Asham, Yakupov, Miller, Talbot, Smith, Zolnierczyk and Mrazek

Harvey Fialkov: Predators GM David Poile said that he wanted to draft a forward but Panthers GM Dale Tallon beat him to it, but added that Seth Jones will be a star for years to come. Pierre LeBrun: Rangers Martin…

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Morning Rumors: Vanek, Yakupov, Rielly and Montador

John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres Thomas Vanek will be subject to trade speculation until he re-signs or is dealt. The Sabres are struggling, but he likes what the Sabres have. “Right now I’m not ready, but I like where…

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Morning Hits: Yakupov, Ryan, Montador, Mueller, Halpren, Vasilevski, a couple lines and LaBarbera

Igor Eronko: KHL's Neftekhimik's said there is a chance that Nail Yakupov could return to Russia. Coach added: ‘Nail’s father saw possible future problems back in summer.’ Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Nail Yakupov on being a healthy scratch against the…

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