Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Twitter rumors involving the Flyers, Maple Leafs, Sharks, Oilers, Kings, Lightning and Canucks

Mike Ziesberger via twitter: Flyers coach Laviolette said that Kris Versteeg could play with Mike Richards or Claude Giroux, won't break up the Briere line. Jonas Siegel via twitter: Versteeg did not ask Burke for a trade. Craig Custance via…

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Blues likely to be sellers … Only 2 viable players worth Leafs 1st rounder … Brodeur has MCL sprain … Flames looking for Top 6 and D depth

Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: The Blues will need to go on a nice run if they hope to get back into the playoff race. It's looking more and more likely they will be sellers and not…

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Team wants and needs at the trade deadline from Garrioch

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It doesn't look like the Stars will be moving Brad Richards (reported for the 1000th time). Confirmed sellers are Senators, Islanders, Devils, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Blues. The Leafs and Sens will basically…

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Rumors involving the Kings, Senators, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Hurricanes … and some injury notes

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The LA Kings are intrigued by Oilers forward Ales Hemsky. The Oilers are listening to offers but are not desperate to trade him. The Kings hope more teams fall out of the playoff race, increasing the…

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More Maple Leafs deals coming … Murray told to dump salaries in Ottawa … No pressure in Edmonton to make a deal

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: More Maple Leafs could be on their way out, with Tomas Kaberle's name at the front again this year, "You're right, about the last few years, you listen to the same stuff all the time," Kaberle…

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Bogosian rumored to Edmonton … Possible Penguins targets … Bruins looking for D … Brodeur day-to-day … Emery Clears

Gene Principe via twitter: Rumored talk of Zach Bogosian possibly heading to Edmonton, 2 Thrashers scouts drove to Nashville in a snowstorm to see the Oilers play. Ben Wright via twitter: Wright says to stop this Ales Hemsky to Atlanta…

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Moves coming for the Bruins and ‘Hawks? Canucks lose another D … Plenty of scouts at 2 games last night

James Murphy of ESPN Boston: With Marc Savard being put on LTIR, “We're obviously going to have some flexibility now with replacement players, so in the next few weeks prior to the trade deadline, we'll be busy,” Chiarelli said. Chiarelli…

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Sunday morning Rumor roundup part two

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Predators may be interested in Mike Fisher. The Senators have asked Chris Phillips if he'd waive his no-trade clause, and to get back to them by the end of next week. The Canadiens and Bruins…

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Bruins looking for Dman, Savard not replaceable … Forsberg decision by tomorrow? Rangers scouting Souray … Conroy retires … DiPietro out 4-6 weeks

Joe Haggerty via twitter: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said that Marc Savard is has "headaches" and "vertigo" two weeks after being hit by Matt Hunwick. Haggerty doesn't think he'll return this year. Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Chiarelli made it clear…

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Sens can move Fisher to anyone … That Forsberg guy … Vokoun wants to talk to Tallon … Burke wants to negotiate with MacArthur … What to do with Hemsky, Penner

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch confirms that Mike Fisher's full no-movement clause ended after last season, he was to give the team a 10 team no-trade list but never did. There were reports that he would have to…

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“A one time thing” for Beauchemin benching … Mike Smith to waivers … Flyers and Canes could be looking to add … Starting goalies

James Mirtle via twitter: Ron Wilson said it was "A one game thing," for Beauchemin as he was a little banged up and other were playing better. (Francois Beauchemin sat the last half of the 3rd period and OT last…

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Oils, Flames, and Canucks have some pieces they may move … Savard may be headed to LTIR … Jordan Staal could be suspended (with video)

Bob McKenzie of TSN: Canucks forwards Mason Raymond and/or Mikael Samuelsson could become trade bait to upgrade their top 6. They may also be looking for a 4th line center. The Calgary Flames could look to move Steve Staios or…

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