Tag: Milan Lucic

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Hunter Hodies

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…

Kevin Wickersham

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…

Mark Easson

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,…

Todd Cordell

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.…

Mark Easson