NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Lucic, Sekara, No. 10, And Their Need On The Blue Line
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples: Oilers fans keep bringing up trade proposals for forward Milan Lucic and defenseman Andrej Sekera. They aren't going anywhere. "A) Both have No Movement Clauses. B) Both have massive negative value due to poor…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Some Potential Changes To Watch For This Offseason
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Some changes to watch for this offseason. Head coach Todd McLellan is likely coming back but there will be some new assistant coaches. The Oilers will continue to look…
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…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Patrick Maroon – Jets and Bruins
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Oilers: "Chiarelli could be busy, certainly between now and the start of next season. He wants to acquire a winger who can skate w/ Connor McDavid, a defenseman who can…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jonathan Willis of The Athletic: The Oilers have $64.6 million committed to 14 players next year. Milan Lucic, Andrej Sekera, and Kris Russell have no-movement clauses. This is part of the reason you hear the…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford is still looking for a third-line center if the price is reasonable. Rutherford won't listen to offers on his goaltenders Tristan Jarry or Casey DeSmith…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Players That Could Be Traded
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Oilers could be sellers at the trade deadline if they continue to play as they have. Types of deals the Oilers may end up considering: Straight rentals - The…
NHL Expansion Draft: Edmonton Oilers Primer
The Edmonton Oilers are going to have to send their list of who they're going to protect in the upcoming expansion draft soon and it's likely that theyll go the 7-3-1 route. They have a lot of forward talent on…
Buyout Candidates: Pacific Division
We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers and RFA Leon Draisaitl
On the Edmonton Oilers and Leon Draisaitl ... Jonathan Willis of Sportsnet: The Oilers will likely be wanting to sign Leon Draisaitl to a long-term contract as opposed to a bridge deal. When looking at comparables coming out of their…
Pucks in Depth: Lucic A Concern At 5v5 … Skjei Deserves More Ice Time
Milan Lucic's 5v5 production a cause for concern After trading Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Adam Larsson, the Edmonton Oilers signed Milan Lucic to a lucrative contract in effort to plug the hole at left wing. On the surface,…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said the reason Vladimir Sobotka returned to Avangard Omsk and not with the Blues this season is because his "out" clause disappeared.…