NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Buffalo Sabres
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Bob Stauffer on his radio show listed a few things the Oilers should do to help fix the team. “Regardless of how GM situation plays out. Oilers need to: #1. Prioritize adding skill and…
The Next Edmonton Oilers GM Faces A Daunting Challenge
As yet another disappointing season draws to a close for the Edmonton Oilers, the focus of their long-suffering fan base shifts toward what could be a crucial offseason. The Oilers are expected to hire a new general manager and head…
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Sharks and Canucks
Three Sabres day-to-day Buffalo Sabres: Forward Vladimir Sobotka, defenseman Marco Scandella and Carter Hutton are all day-to-day. Optimistic on Faulk and de Haan Michael Smith: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said "optimistic" about defensemen Justin Faulk and Calvin de Haan…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers
Players with term coming up in some talks Brian Lawton: "Obvious in talking to a # of teams today that there are a lot of new names popping up that are not UFA players as teams try to do some…
NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers and Edmonton Oilers
Things picking up on Johansson Pierre LeBrun: Traction is picking up on New Jersey Devils forward Marcus Johansson. The Devils are holding him out of the lineup again today. Brassard likely to be held out George Richards: Can expect the…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, and the Edmonton Oilers
Panthers ask Hoffman for his no-trade list Pierre LeBrun: Have heard the Florida Panthers have asked Mike Hoffman's camp for his list of 10-team no-trade listed. This doesn't mean that he will be traded, but it appears that teams are…
NHL Rumors: Second-Tier Trade Market, Edmonton Oilers, and the Boston Bruins
Teams start turning to the second-tier trade market TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that some teams are concerned about how long the Mark Stone decision making is taking are starting to turn toward the second-tier trade targets like New York Rangers…
NHL Rumors: Scouting DAL-NSH, Panarin, Silfverberg and Puljujarvi
Scouting the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators Sean Shapiro: Scouts listed to attend last night's Stars-Predators game include the Buffalo Sabres (2), St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers. Holding pattern on Panarin TSN: Pierre LeBrun notes that if…
NHL News: Waivers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Islanders, Flyers, Lightning, Canucks and Jets
Players on waivers Pierre LeBrun: Brandon Manning (EDM) cleared waivers. Placed on waivers today: Patrick Eaves (Ana), Michael Haley (Fla), Thomas McCollum (Nash), Michael Leighton (Van). Pierre LeBrun: McCollum and Leighton signed contracts today that require them to be put on…
NHL Rumors: Scouting ANA-WSH, MIN-STL, Canadiens, Oilers, Buyer Beware and Top 12 UFAs
Scouting the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals Helene Elliott: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Ducks-Capitals game include St. Louis Blues (2), Arizona Coyotes (2), Vegas Golden Knights (2), Florida Panthers (2), Montreal Canadiens (2), New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Calgary…
NHL rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Montreal Canadiens
Hitchcock on the hot seat? Puljujarvi may welcome a change of scenery Sportsnet: Edmonton Oilers coach Ken Hitchcock's style of coaching may be wearing thin on their younger players and he's been asked to be more positive. “He’s certainly made…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Florida Panthers
Oilers open to trading Puljujarvi TSN: Ryan Rishaug of TSN reported that the Edmonton Oilers talked to Jesse Puljujarvi's agent Markus Lehto yesterday. The Oilers are open to the idea of trading Puljujarvi if they are able to find the…