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…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The St. Louis Blues need to add more scoring. Injuries and the loss of David Perron in the expansion draft played a role in them having the…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Offseason Needs
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Offseason needs for the Edmonton Oilers. Scoring winger - The Oilers didn't replace Jordan Eberle's scoring from the right side after they moved him last year. Right-handed defenseman - doesn't…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Avs, Oilers, Wild, Blues, Knights and Playoff Races
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Forward Christian Dvorak missed last night's game with a lower-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Colorado Avalanche: Goaltender Semyon Varlamov has a lower-body injury and is done for the season. Defenseman Erik Johnson…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and the Edmonton Oilers
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Pierre Dorion told their season ticket holders that coach Guy Boucher's future with the team will be evaluated after the season. Bruce Garrioch: Dorion said that they plan to make Erik Karlsson…
Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason
The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…
NHL Rumors: Oilers and Senators … Maple Leafs and van Riemsdyk
On the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators ... Jason Gregor: "I don't trade RNH for Hoffman though. RNH can play wing and C. He is also four years younger." Travis Yost: "Regardless of whether or not it’s true, an RNH/Hoffman…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators
On the Washington Capitals and Barry Trotz ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: There have been no contract talks between head coach and Barry Trotz and the Capitals. "But at this point, it does feel like his future is…
NHL Rumors: Avs and Makar … Sens and Karlsson … Edmonton Oilers Options
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Jeff Cox: NHL sources are saying that the 2017 first-round pick Cale Makar is leaning to remaining at UMass for his sophomore season. Jesse Montano: (going off the above Makar report) "To everyone saying to…
NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers Won’t Blow It Up, But Players Will Be Moved
The Oilers won't be blown up and it's no shocker they are looking for speed ... Paul Gazzola of NHL.com: Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli yesterday: "I'm not going to blow up the team." The Oilers are looking to 'remodel'…
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: Bruins, Oilers, and Golden Knights
On the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins will likely be looking for an experienced "all-around" right winger before the NHL trade deadline. Pending UFA Thomas Vanek would be an option.…