Tag: NHL Rumors

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Ken Holland, Milan Lucic, and Remodeling

Ken Holland on finding a backup goalie... Jason Gregor:  A goalie remains a priority but Ken Holland tends to want a goalie who will be effective in his system. That requires going out and finding one via free agency. Trade…

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NHL Rumors: Mats Zuccarello, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and more

Should Mats Zuccarello and New York reunite? Larry Brooks of the New York Post:  The burning question remains. Should Mats Zuccarello get an encore on the main stage at MSG? As much as there is a love affair from the fans to…

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NHL Rumors: Pekka Rinne, Kyle Turris, P.K. Subban and more

Does Pekka Rinne have an expiration date?  Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean:  This quote says it all. "I'm healthy. I don't want to put any numbers, but at the beginning of the season, I signed two more years. In my…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers — Ken Holland and Coaching

Edmonton coaching search impacted by Buffalo's search?  Kurt Leavins:  Coaching searches often overlap and impact other teams' searches. This has been true with Edmonton. Buffalo contacted Sheldon Keefe, Dave Tippett, and Jacques Martin at various points. Also, there have been…

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NHL Rumors: Mitch Marner, Mike Babcock, and the Defense

Mitch Marner, Mike Babcock, and the Toronto Maple Leafs Jonas Siegel of The Athletic:  Mitch Marner contract talk presents as a contentious topic. Marner possesses much leverage tallying 94 points last season and an expectation of even high next year.…

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NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic, Adam Larsson, and the Edmonton Oilers

Today's NHL Rumors features the Edmonton Oilers. Some include the latest on Milan Lucic, Adam Larsson, and the GM search!

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NHL Rumors: Pavel Datsyuk, Winnipeg Jets, and Ottawa Senators

The Winnipeg Jets, Pavel Datsyuk, and the Ottawa Senators are in this issue of NHL Rumors. There is even a brief mention of Andrei Markov also.

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Keith Gretzky, and Kelly McCrimmon

Edmonton Oilers still searching for a General Manager Jim Matheson:  Matheson maintains that they should not be letting interim GM, Keith Gretzky, twist in the wind for so long. Basically, either tell him he is in or he is out…

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NHL Rumors — Robin Lehner, Jack Hughes, and Steve Yzerman

Silence is golden for Robin Lehner and Islanders Larry Brooks of the New York Post:  The good news for those concerned about Robin Lehner leaving the Islanders is that there should be no worry. Fortunately for Islanders fans, the lack…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Jacob Trouba, Kyle Connor, Patrik Laine

Winnipeg Jets -- Who Stays, Who Goes  Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun:  Unfortunately, Winnipeg exited early after a six-game series loss to St. Louis. The Jets played below average since the All-Star Break as some would argue this was…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Minnesota Wild, and Todd McLellan

Arizona Coyotes eye more changes in offseason Craig Morgan of The Athletic:  Again, Arizona faces uncertainty from a multitude of fronts. One of them will be what they do with John MacLean. Will they keep him or let him go?…

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NHL Rumors: Taylor Hall, Jeff Skinner, and Chris Kreider

Into the mind of Taylor Hall this offseason... Neal McHale: The merry-go-round with Taylor Hall and the New Jersey Devils has begun with one clear message. Ray Shero must work on the team's talent gap this summer. It is time.…

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