Tag: Oscar Klefbom

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

NHL Rumors: Kings, Capitals, Golden Knights and Oilers

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: "Whether Kings deal for Evander Kane or not, mere fact they would consider is seismic shift in how front office thinks with Rob Blake running show" On the Washington Capitals and the…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Senators, Penguins, Ducks, Oilers, Blackhawks and Maple Leafs

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Defenseman Adam McQuaid left yesterday's game after just seven shifts with an upper-body injury. It was the Bruins fourth straight game in which they lost a defenseman. The Bruins are already…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: (mailbag) The Sharks likely won't be doing much with two months till the trade deadline. Tomas Hertl is getting ready to return and they can't really afford to add…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba – No Offer Sheet, Seven Trade Partners

On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Bob McKenzie: Jacob Trouba wouldn't want to sign an offer sheet. If he signed one and the Winnipeg Jets matched, he would be back with the Jets, which defeats the purpose of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba – first update

On Jacob Trouba ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: The Jets could use some depth on the left-side, and the Oilers have left-handed defensemen that could help out the Jets - Oscar Klefbom, Brandon Davidson, Darnell Nurse or even Griffin…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trouba – Oilers, Bruins, Sabres and Ducks

On Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets ... Gary Lawless: The Jets are talking with teams that might be interested in Jacob Trouba. Trouba's agent is talking with teams about what they are looking for in a contract. Teams are…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Stars, Duchene, Blues, Oilers and Las Vegas

On Dallas Stars, Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn ... Shawn McKenzie: Team Canada coach Mike Babcock said that Tyler Seguin has an ankle injury. Seguin tried to play through it, but it wasn't getting better. Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars GM Jim…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers-Habs, Ducks, Hamhuis, Avs and Sens

On the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers ... Ryan Rishaug: The Montreal Canadiens asked the Edmonton Oilers for the No. 4 pick, Leon Draisaitl, Oscar Klefbom or Darnell Nurse and more for P.K. Subban. On the Cam Fowler and the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: On the Edmonton Oilers

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Milan Lucic and Jason Demers were scheduled to meet with the Oilers today in Edmonton. The Oilers have had a strong interest in Lucic. Hearing that 10 teams have already expressed…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Subban – Oilers, Canucks and Avs

On the Montreal Canadiens and P.K. Subban ... Renaud Lavoie: The NHL is looking into a complaint of tampering after Canucks GM Jim Benning made comments about Steven Stamkos and P.K. Subban. Conor McKenna: Bob McKenzie on TSN 690 on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Habs, Isles, Canes and Blue Jackets

On the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: This year's draft basically begins at No. 4, as the Maple Leafs, Jets, and Blue Jackets will select…

Mark Easson