Tag: Edmonton Oilers

Kadri will be sent down to the Marlies … Ryan back on LW … O’Brien odd man out? Fowler makes Ducks, for now?

David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: According to Shoalts, the Toronto Maple Leafs made the decision awhile ago that Nazem Kadri will be heading to the Marlies. Kadri's 3 point night against the Senators didn't change anything, nor would…

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Oilers place Sheldon Souray on waivers … J. Staal out 10 weeks? Waiting for Salvador results

Jeff Marek via twitter: The Edmonton Oilers have placed Sheldon Souray and Martin Gerber on waivers. Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie wouldn't be surprised if Souray gets claimed on re-entry waivers at half price. Mark Spector via twitter: Souray hasn't…

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Hawks expensive rings … C. Clark available … No love for Rolston? Salvador out? Blues Blueline Battle and more

Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Rings: Picture from Sean Leahy of Rocky Wirtz's ring. Chris Kuc tweets "$30,000, 14-carat white gold, 404 diamonds & gemstones totaling apprx. 8 carats." Mark Spector via twitter: RW Chris Clark of the Columbus Blue Jackets…

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Scenarios for Souray … Teams calling about Greiss? Seguin back to center? Varlamov not a #1 lock?

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers are not really interested in sending Sheldon Souray to their AHL club in Oklahoma City. GM Steve Tambellini said that waivers are an option, but would rather make a trade that would…

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Islanders Mark Streit out for 6 months with shoulder injury

Katie Strang of Newsday: New York Islanders defenseman Mark Streit will be out for 6 months, and might require shoulder surgery. He may have torn is labrum and rotator cuff, and possibly dislocated it. TSN: The Islanders told TSN that…

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Finger and Kadri could be cap casualties … 84 game schedule? Leighton MRI results today … If the Wild look for a new backup goalie….

James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: If the Toronto Maple Leafs keep both Jeff Finger and Nazem Kadri on the roster, they will be slightly over the cap, if they demote both, they could be about $4.6 million under.…

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Mueller out with concussion … Goalie injuries in Philly and Minny … Don’t count on Souray being put on waivers today

Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche have lost Peter Mueller with his 2nd concussion in the last 6 months, and 3rd serious concussion in his career. He's out indefinitely. Jim Matheson via twitter: Sheldon Souray can be…

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Devils can’t find a trade partner … Boynton suspended … Schenn to crack Kings? C. Wilson a top 6 in Nashville

Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The New Jersey Devils continue to look for trading partners, but haven't been able to find any takes just yet. It's looking like they are going to have to bury money in the minors. Tim Sassone…

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Potential Stars owner backs out … Injury updates on Crosby, Franzen and Stajan … Teams losing money … and more

Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: Sources told Pierre LeBrun yesterday that Calgary Oil man Bill Gallacher has pulled out of buying the Dallas Stars. In the past few months, it was rumored that he was close to a deal with…

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A matter of time for Souray deal … Contract talks progressing for Chara-Bergeron … Stajan and Rypien injured

Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: Duhatschek thinks it's just a matter of time before Sheldon Souray is traded by the Edmonton Oilers, with the Columbus Blue Jackets making perfect sense as a trade partner. The Jackets need a…

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Drury out 4 weeks … A worthwhile risk for Jackets? Ilya to the right side … Lupul get clearance to skate

Jesse Spector of the NY Daily News: Chris Drury broke his left index finger blocking a shot yesterday and will be out 4 weeks. After starting camp centering Marian Gaborik and Alex Frolov, Derek Stepan skated between Evgeny Grachev and…

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A Sheldon Souray – Mike Commodore trade in the works?

Mike Commodore via twitter: "Trade rumors are flying around today" (today is really Sunday). Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Dispatch has learned that Edmonton Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray is on the Columbus Blue Jackets radar. The team wants…

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