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 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…
Will The Edmonton Oilers Become Trade Deadline Buyers?
As the NHL schedule renews following the recent all-star break, the Edmonton Oilers sit three points out of a wild-card berth in the Western Conference. With the Oilers off until Feb. 2, they could fall further behind. In the wake of…
NHL Rumors: Top 30 trade watch list … Blues and Maroon
Top 30 trade watch list The Fourth Period: The Top 30 trade watch list and teams that are believed to be interested. 1. Artemi Panarin - Islanders and Golden Knights 2. Jeff Carter - Predators, Bruins, Canadiens and Stars 3. Kevin…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Edmonton Oilers
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: After getting defenseman Dylan DeMelo re-signed, it wouldn't be a surprise if they considered trading defenseman Tim Heed. Heed will be a UFA after next season and may welcome a move to…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Boston Bruins
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Amir Basu: Elliotte Friedman on his 31 Thoughts Podcast on the Blue Jackets: "If I were Columbus, I'd go for it next year, I would just say we are all in. I'm keeping Panarin and…
NHL Rumors: Do the Boston Bruins Move Torey Krug For A Scoring Forward?
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: After signing John Moore to a five-year deal, the Bruins current blue line looks like: Left side: Zdeno Chara, Torey Krug, Matt Grzelcyk and Moore. Right side: Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo, Adam…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Komarov and Reaves … Oilers, Comeau, Chimera, and Lucic
On the New York Rangers ... David Pagnotta: The Rangers have talked to Leo Komarov about a multi-year contract. Wouldn't be a surprise if Komarov is a Ranger on July 1st. Larry Brooks of NY Post: Have learned that the…
NHL Rumors: Rick Nash, Milan Lucic, And Where Some Free Goaltenders May End Up
On Rick Nash ... Darren Dreger: Rick Nash's agent Joe Resnick has said that Nash still isn't sure about playing next season and he won't take part in the July 1st signing period. Darren Dreger: There were multiple teams that…
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Maroon, Kings, Plekanec, Canadiens and the Blues
On Artemi Panarin ... Amir Basu: Pierre McGuire on Panarin: "I think he's looking for more bright lights, big city, his girlfriend is very successful in the modelling business, I think they would like to move on to a bigger city with…