Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Injury Notes: Kulikov, Nugent-Hopkins and Glencross

George Richards: Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is likely done for this week according to coach Kevin Dineen. Edmonton Oilers: Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is done for the year. He's expected to the same, or similar, shoulder surgery that Taylor Hall went…

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Morning Hits: Smith, Sabres, Luongo, Blues, Oilers, Iginla and Kessel

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:  Coyotes Mike Smith, GM Don Maloney and coach Dave Tippett don't have contracts for next season. Smith is seeking $6 million a season.The Sabres could fire GM Darcy Regier and replace him Rick Dudley. Regier…

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Morning Hits: Oilers Yakupov, Eberle and Smyth … Busy offseason for Preds … Flyers sign two … video: Lowe apologizes

Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman suggested in his 30 Thoughts column that the Oilers might be willing to trade Nail Yakupov. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal suggested that one of Yakupov and Jordan Eberle could be…

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Morning Hits: 6 outdoor games, Oilers rumors, Sakic, Sabres, Briere, Datsyuk, Olympics and Laganiere

TSN: The NHL is planning on having 6 outdoor games next season. Things could change and details still need to be worked out, but the proposed dates and teams are: Jan. 1st - Maple Leafs and Red Wings at Michigan…

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Roster Notes and Goalies: Cowen, Kuba, Oshie, Staal, Pens, Oilers, Lightning, Rangers, Hurricanes, Panthers and Islanders

From twitter Brent Wallace: Senators defenseman Jared Cowen will be in the lineup tonight. George Richards: Panthers defenseman Filip Kuba is out tonight. Lou Korac: Blues TJ Oshie didn't practice today. Steve Zipay: Rangers defenseman Marc Staal skated with a…

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Oilers notes and Press Conference video of Tambellini firing, MacTavish hiring

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks that head coach Ralph Krueger's job is safe. There have been four coaching changes in the last six years. The Oilers could look to trade Ales Hemsky and his $5 million salary,…

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Injury Notes: Kovalchuk, Tanguay, Hemsky, Malkin, Oshie and Bergeron

Tom Gulitti: Ilya Kovalchuk said yesterday that he needs "a few more days" for his shoulder to gain more strength. He doesn't think he'll travel with the team on Sunday to Toronto on Monday night. Chris Nichols: Flames winger Alex…

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Quick Hits: Kesler, Tanev, Sharp, Lupul, Karlsson, Hudler, Hemsky, Neal, Letang and Seguin

From twitter unless otherwise noted Elliott Pap: Canucks Ryan Kesler will play tonight. Farhan Lalji: Don't expect Kesler on the PP and PK tonight. Chris Tanev injured his leg last game and is day-to-day. Chicago Blackhawks: Forward Patrick Sharp is…

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NHL Rumors I: The Fallout from yesterday

From twitter unless otherwise noted Elliotte Friedman: Flames GM Jay Feaster said that their only untouchables were Sven Baertschi, TJ Brodie, Curtis Glencross and Mark Giordano. Randy Miller: Don't understand the Flyers trading for Steve Mason, giving up a 3rd…

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Trade Deadline Day Trades

Here are all the trades made today. Be sure to continue to visit myNHLtraderumors daily as there will be plenty of news, injuries and rumors to come. For all our first time visitors, we go year round, posting basically every…

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NHL Rumors VII: Kiprusoff, Yandle, Miller, Vanek, Smith, Nabokov, Bruins, Bishop, Stafford, Pominville, Luongo and Ducks

Bob McKenzie: As per Dreger, Miikka Kiprusoff struggling with moving and expects to remain with the Flames and may retire at the end of the year. Nick Kypreos: The Coyotes are asking for significant pieces back for Keith Yandle if…

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NHL Rumors VI: Bishop, Mason, Johnson, Yandle, Fedotenko, Burmistrov, Kings, Cammalleri, Bozak, Clarkson and Connolly

From twitter Bruce Garrioch: Senators getting interest in Ben Bishop from the Flyers, Oilers, Hurricanes and Lightning. Would like a draft pick and player. Renaud Lavoie: Blue Jackets Steve Mason is available and wouldn't be expensive to get. Could use…

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