Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Morning Hits II: Subban, Emelin, Nugent-Hopkins, Pominville, Giroux, Kane, Kuznetsov, Phaneuf and Hjalmarsson

TSN: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin would like to get P.K. Subban signed and may be fine with extending him during the season. "I would like to get something done," he told reporters, adding he did not want to discuss contracts in…

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Morning Hits: Vanek, Niskanen, Red Wings lines, Preds backup, Zherdev, Hemsky and the Devils starter

Josh Rimer: Rimer is hearing IF the Sabres trade Thomas Vanek, he'd like to play for the Wild as he lives and trains their in the summer. Rimer doubts the Wild would trade for him, but he could sign with…

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Morning Hits: Chiarelli, Lombardi, Islanders, Gagner, Ward, Sjostrom and Maidens

Stephen Whyno: The Bruins have signed GM Peter Chiarelli to a contact extension through 2017-18. Chris Johnston: Matthew Lombardi signed a one-year deal with Geneve-Servette in Switzerland. B.D. Gallof: The Islanders only have a few roster spots open: 3rd line…

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Free Agent Hits: Kessel, Cowen, Selanne, Grabovski and Omark

Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs winger Phil Kessel said they haven't had talks about a contract extension. He doesn't want to negotiate a new contract during the season. Rob Longley: Kessel doesn't anticipate any talks happening soon. Bruce Garrioch: There is…

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Morning Hits: Giroux, Timonen, Yakupov, Suter and Hunwick

Stephen Whyno: Team Canada GM Steve Yzerman said that Claude Giroux not attending orientation camp won't hurt his chance making the team. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen signed a one-year, $6 million this offseason. Many thought it…

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Morning Hits: Boyle, Ward, Rajala and Horton

Brian Stubits of CBS Sports: Rangers GM Glen Sather said on Team 1260 radio that he is getting trade calls about Brian Boyle. "I've had a lot of requests for Brian's services," Sather said. "I'm not anxious to trade him.…

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Free Agent Hits: Nyquist, Franson, Kadri, Lundqvist, Petrell and Wellwood

Ansar Khan of MLive: After they re-sign Gustav Nyquist, the Red Wings will be over the salary cap and have 25 players under contract. Holland on Nyquist talks, “We've done a lot of talking in the last couple of weeks. I anticipate…

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Quick Hits: Devils, Martin, Staal, Hall and Burakowsky

Howard Eskin: Sources confirm that Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris has agreed on the money to buy the Devils. He will cover Jeff Vanderbeek's debt as well. Vanderbeek has lost the bank. Done deal. Rob Rossi: Jacques Martin will be…

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Morning Hits: Mitchell, Martinez, Lindholm, All-Star Game, Oldest and Youngest Teams and Avs Q&A

Brian Compton: Opening night was eight weeks away from last night. Dennis Bernstein: Bernstein thinks that if Willie Mitchell can remain healthy, the Kings could look to deal Alec Martinez to a team that incurs an injury to their blueline.…

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Morning Hits: Pietrangelo, Maple Leafs, Omark, Nugent-Hopkins, LaRose, European development and drafting Russians

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues and Alex Pietrangelo continue to negotiate and it's possible it could lead to a holdout. “There’s really nothing to report,” Armstrong said. “My belief is that it’s better to stay quiet until…

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Morning Hits: Hemsky, Jagr, Zherdev, Faksa and the Coyotes Finances

JoAnne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Interview with Oilers GM Craig MacTavish, on if he's spoken with Ales Hemsky or his agent about coming to camp knowing the team has been trying to trade him. “I have spoken to Ales…

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Quick Hits: Wild, Fraser, Hemsky, Franson, Kearns and Grebeshkov

Charly Walters of the Pioneer Press: (s/t Adrian Dater) Walters notes that a "little birdie" says that the Wild lost $30 million last season. Zach Parise and Ryan Suter had bonuses totaling $20 million. Darren Dreger: For Mark Fraser's arbitration…

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