Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Was Grabovski’s deal delayed? Canucks targeted teams for Hodgson deal … Injury notes on Duchene, Lupul, Armstrong, Dubinsky, Jagr, Jackman and Nikitin

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Friedman thinks the Mikhail Grabovski's deal could have been done a week or 2 ago but Burke may have wanted to see if he would get a crazy offer at the deadline. It's rumored that the…

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Afternoon notes on: Parise, Red Wings injuries, Hall, Vokoun, Markov, Rask, Hedman, Pens top PP unit, and Leafs lines

Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Zach Parise's x-rays on his hand showed no broken bones, and GM Lou Lamoriello expects him to play tomorrow. Ansar Khan via twitter: Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard's ultrasound showed no real damage, and…

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Simmons says there will be coaching change in Toronto … Karlsson will get a big deal … No contract talks for Jets … Should Nystrom be suspended for Letang hit?

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons looks at the Leafs under Burke's reign. Next year will be his 5th season managing the teams. Simmons notes that it is clear now that there will be a coaching change. Bruce Garrioch…

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Koivu shutdown for 2 weeks … Versteeg out a week … Crosby travels with Pens … Rick Nash press conference video

Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Wild center Mikko Koivu has been shut down without contact for 2 weeks after he aggravated his left shoulder again. Koivu has missed their last 6 games, and was out 8 games before that. Koivu…

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GM Press Conferences after the deadline – Video and Audio

We've put together some press conferences held by some teams GMs. Audio files New Jersey Devils - Audio Lou Lamoreillo Phoenix Coyotes - Audio Dave Tippett Due to the overall size that the post would be with all the videos,…

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A whole lot of rumors and 1 video

Dennis Bernstein via twitter: The asking price for Sabres Derek Roy is a younger forward that has top 6 potential and a prospect or pick. Spector's Hockey via twitter: LeBrun claims Jaroslav Spacek is likely to be dealt. John Shannon…

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State of the Phoenix Coyotes: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Jordan Gluck of dylanswisdom.com, and can be found at @dylanswisdom When looking at the Coyotes at the start of the season, I and probably most of you think the same thing. Which players are going to be in…

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Flyers looking for a goalie? Wings would like a forward … Burke won’t fire Wilson … Leafs one team interested in Roy … Bruins looking for top 9, and Dman

The Fourth Period: A source is saying the Flyers are actively looking for a number 1 goalie. The source is saying they could package Sergei Bobrovsky and possibly James van Riemsdyk for the right goaltender. The Flyers could be looking…

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Leaf notes on Grabovski, goalies, Armstrong, Gustavsson … Ott a hot commodity … Isles-Nabokov still talking … ‘Canes trying to re-sign Allen

Eric Francis via twitter: Source told Francis this morning that the Maple Leafs could be sellers if they don't play well tonight. Eric Francis via twitter: The Leafs have been offered a 1st round pick for Mikhail Grabovski. Spector's Hockey…

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Dustin Brown Trade Rumors

With Kings forward Dustin Brown apparently hitting the trade market, I've created post just for him. Will update this entry with rumors from now until he's traded or the deadline passes. Feb. 25th The Fourth Period: The Leafs are interested…

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Ales Hemsky signs a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Ales Hemsky to a 2 year contract extension worth $10 million. Edmonton Oilers via twitter: GM Steve Tambellini on Hemsky: "Ales can see the level of skill that's coming. The type of play we've seen…

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Early evening rumors involving: Capitals, Sabres, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Flames and Blue Jackets

Jesse Spector of the Sporting News: Spector writes about 3 teams that should be sellers. Capitals - Both Roman Hamrlik and Mike Knuble could be valuable veteran additions for contenders. The Capitals are close to the cap ceiling, and have…

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