NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Islanders, Oilers, Capitals and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: It's still a "big if" if John Tavares could test the free agent market on July 1st, but if he does, believe that the Hurricanes would take a run at him. On the…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Oscar Klefbom
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman was on Hockey Central and said that Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom appears to be playing hurt and they could be showcasing him instead of shutting him down. “It’s…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Arizona Coyotes, and New York Islanders
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Habs Links: Darren Dreger said that he doesn't believe that forward Andrew Shaw is available. Brian Wilde: Talk from GMs is that Shaw is not available, but Alex Galchenyuk is. Dennis Bernstein: Don't believe that…
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…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Oilers, and Wild
On the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers ... Jimmy Murphy: A source is saying that the Bruins are willing to listen on defenseman Brandon Carlo as part of trade talks involving Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh. There have been lots…
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: Top 30 Trade Bait and the Edmonton Oilers
On the Top 30 NHL trade bait board ... TSN: Top 30 players that could be traded by the trade deadline. Evander Kane - Buffalo Sabres - UFA Patrick Maroon - Edmonton Oilers - UFA Mike Green - Detroit Red…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blues, Canucks and Oilers
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jimmy Murphy: Got confirmation that the Penguins are not frontrunners or even in the conversation for Sabres Evander Kane. They had some trade talks before, but at this point, the Penguins are not interested.…
Western Conference News: Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Kings, Blues, Sharks, and Canucks
On the Calgary Flames ... Derek Wills: Forward Michael Frolik fractured his jaw and lost some teeth after being hit by a Brent Burns shot. He'll be evaluated by a surgeon back in Calgary and will be out week-to-week. On…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Stars, Oilers, Panthers, Kings and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that forward Ryan Kesler skated yesterday and has been skating every other day. Kesler has some good days but is still having some issues. Carlyle: "We're going to try…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Avs, Wings, Oilers, Panthers, Kings and Sharks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Rickard Rakell missed last night's game with an upper-body injury. Eric Stephens: Ondrej Kase and Jared Boll both skated yesterday but weren't able to go. Not known if they will travel with…
Pacific Division: Edmonton Oilers Season Outlook
Forwards There is stability in Edmonton with Art Ross winner Connor McDavid now signed long-term. 2016-17 sidekick Leon Draisaitl who finish eighth-best in scoring with 29 goals and 48 assists, and 27 power play points. Expect Islander import Ryan Strome…