Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Morning Rumors: Ducks, Senators, Sabres, Leafs, Flyers, Stars, Sharks and Oilers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams are calling the Ducks to see if they'd move either Jonas Hiller or Viktor Fasth. The Hurricanes (written before DiPietro signed tryout), Predators, Oilers, Panthers and Islanders could be looking for a goalie. "His…

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Lines and Goalies: Wings, Flyers, Penguins, Oilers, Blues, Leafs, Islanders and Sabres

Ansar Khan: Datsyk is skating with Bertuzzi and Alfredsson. Zetterberg is centering Franzen and Tatar. Weiss centering Abdelkader and Cleary. Andersson centering Miller and Tootoo. Anthony SanFilippo: Raffl on a line with Giroux and Lecavalier. Hartnell with Schenn and Voracek. Pittsburgh Penguins:…

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Morning Rumors: Weber, Flyers, Oilers, Scouting Canes-Wild and Flames-Stars

Adam Proteau of the Hockey News: Proteau thinks it may be time for the Predators to trade defenseman Shea Weber. Weber carries a $7.8 million cap hit until 2026. Pekka Rinne is out a month and their replacements have played…

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Injury Notes: Eriksson, Boyle, Lundqvist, Lupul, Giordano, Gagner, Skinner, Ward and Harding

Chris Stevenson: Loui Eriksson flew back to Boston yesterday. He has been diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely. David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Dan Boyle, “With concussions, you just have to be careful. And…

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Morning rumors with video: Panthers, Oilers, Kaleta, Eller, Phaneuf, Noel and Gardiner

Harvey Fialkov: "Kulikov to Leafs trade rumors eminated from Toronto Sun. So early for these rumors. Panthers are easy target b/c of good young players." ... "Tallon said Ottawa Sun report about dealing veterans was absolute hearsay as is today's…

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Morning Rumors: Hiller, Oilers, Liles, Tootoo, Kulikov, Horton, Meszaros, Grigorenko, Green and Miller

Mark Spector: Thinks the Oilers have another deal in the works. Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "I know there has been some dialogue between Edmonton and Anaheim regarding Jonas Hiller" Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "the Oilers have…

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Morning Hits: Kaleta, Zadorov, Clarkson, Eminger, Eager and Elias

John Shannon: The NHL should have their ruling on Patrick Kaleta's appeal on Wednesday. Ryan Pyette: From Buffalo News: "Sabres coach Ron Rolston said Zadorov will get more action in future games before any decision is made." James Mirtle: Leafs David…

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Injury Notes: Prust, Nash, Khudobin, Kulemin, Gorges, Lehtonen, Brunner, Boyle, Kronwall and Gagner

Eric Engels: Canadiens Brandon Prust is out a month with a shoulder injury. Patrick Kearns: "If nothing new is the official statement regarding Nash's concussion, well, it means nothing really but he's probably not back anytime soon." Katie Carrera: Capitals…

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NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Mike Brown to Sharks For Pick

The Edmonton Oilers have traded winger Mike Brown to the San Jose Sharks for a fourth round draft pick. Brown was drafted 159th overall in the 5th round of the 2004 draft by the Vancouver Canucks. James Mirtle: Sharks GM…

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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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