Tag: Peter Chiarelli

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Chiarelli On An Extra Forward And Darnell Nurse Talks

Oilers GM Chiarelli on adding an extra forward and on Nurse contract talks Paul Gazzola of EdmontonOilers.com: The Edmonton Oilers have 13 forwards under contract for the upcoming season. GM Peter Chiarelli is taking his time and exploring the possibilities…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Chiarelli, Rattie, Nugent-Hopkins, Defensive Needs and Potential Targets

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers CEO and Vice Chair Bob Nicholson said they are evaluating things, but GM Peter Chiarelli will return next season as their GM.  “I am here today to tell…

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NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Flyers, Kings, Sharks, Capitals and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks put defenseman Korbinian Holzer on waivers. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes sign defenseman Jordan Gross to a two-year entry-level deal. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Flames, Oilers, and Jets

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators entered yesterday ten points out of the last wild-card spot. The names of Mike Hoffman, Zack Smith, Derick Brassard, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Johnny Oduya and Cody Ceci have…

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NHL News and Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli said last night that he has no intentions of making a coaching change. “I have no intentions of firing Todd (McLellan). I want to work with the…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins and Avalanche

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli yesterday: “Part of being a GM is deciding what to fix, but also going with your gut and applying some patience.” Jason Gregor: Chiarelli continued: “The broader picture is we have…

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NHL Rumors: Yzerman and Chiarelli Out Scouting, Bruins-Knights Talking, and the Canucks

Scouting the Winnipeg Jets and Arizona Coyotes game on Saturday ... Ken Wiebe: Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman attended his second consecutive Jets game on Saturday. The Lightning play the Jets early in December. May not read too much into…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – RNH and the No. 4 Pick

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staple of the Edmonton Journal: Staples looks at some reasons the Edmonton Oilers should look at trading Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. It's time for a change Trading Jordan Eberle would create a bigger hole than if…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers at No. 4 and Canucks at No. 5

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli was on CHED radio talking about the draft lottery and the Oilers falling down to No. 4. Though disappointed, Chiarelli added that “in that next…

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Videos: Chiarelli and Murray Talk Deadline Day

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli “There was two other things that we got to the point where it was a yay or nay, and as I’ve said three or four…

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Rumors and Notes: Oilers, Jackets, Panthers, Leafs and Kings

On the Oilers ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1260 on Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli. “Very patient guy. Makes very rational decisions. Never emotional. So if he does do something, it’ll be done after a lot…

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Rumors II: Oilers and Rangers

Bruce McCurdy of Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli was on 630 CHED yesterday. The Oilers have an extra first round pick and two second round picks (No. 16, 33 and 57) and he would consider moving them. “I certainly…

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