Tag: Leon Draisaitl

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: "It's laughable that anybody thinks Draisaitl is available. No way, no how. Not even for Karlsson." Dennis Bernstein: The Oilers have asked Cam Talbot for his 10-team trade list. The Oilers are actively…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and the Vegas Golden Knights

On the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers need a right-handed defenseman and a top-six right winger. The Oilers have called the Senators about defenseman Erik Karlsson,…

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NHL Rumors: Player Movement In Draft Top 10 … Rangers Getting Calls On Hayes

On the NHL Draft ... Amir Basu: Bob McKenzie: "I can tell you this, Kotkaniemi got multiple votes in the top 5 from the 10 scouts I talked to, same thing with Dobson. Hughes and Bouchard had more than one mention…

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NHL Rumors: The Montreal Canadiens Need At Center

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Marc Bergevin will be given another chance to run the Canadiens and will once again be looking for No. 1 center. Bergevin thought he drafted one in 2012 with Alex Galchuenyuk and…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Offseason Needs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Offseason needs for the Edmonton Oilers. Scoring winger - The Oilers didn't replace Jordan Eberle's scoring from the right side after they moved him last year. Right-handed defenseman - doesn't…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the San Jose Sharks

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Looking at three areas of need for the Oilers this offseason, and the top free agents at that position. Right-handed defenseman - one that can play on the power-play. John…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers and Senators … Maple Leafs and van Riemsdyk

On the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators ... Jason Gregor: "I don't trade RNH for Hoffman though. RNH can play wing and C. He is also four years younger." Travis Yost: "Regardless of whether or not it’s true, an RNH/Hoffman…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators

    On the Washington Capitals and Barry Trotz ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: There have been no contract talks between head coach and Barry Trotz and the Capitals. "But at this point, it does feel like his future is…

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NHL Rumors: Avs and Makar … Sens and Karlsson … Edmonton Oilers Options

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Jeff Cox: NHL sources are saying that the 2017 first-round pick Cale Makar is leaning to remaining at UMass for his sophomore season. Jesse Montano: (going off the above Makar report) "To everyone saying to…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: GM Jim Benning: "Picks and prospects are going to be like gold." TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks GM Jim Benning: "Through free agency this summer, we've got to continue to add players to support our…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Leon Draisaitl and Patrick Maroon

  The Edmonton Oilers are attracting much interest. Here is the latest. More on Leon Draisaitl Staples of Edmonton Journal on the HNIC panel:  Again, the debate focuses on how untouchable Draisaitl may be. Nick Kypreos tends to think it is an idea to…

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Eastern Conference News: Overseas Games, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Penguins and Capitals

On NHL games overseas ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA have talked about playing games in Europe and Asia next year, possibly six teams. Among the countries discussed are China, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. Jim Matheson: Have heard that…

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