NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Hultstrom, Oilers and Senators
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Aivis Kalnins: The game sheet had Ilya Kovalchuk playing today, but he's been removed from the lineup last minute. On another European Free Agent ... Elliotte Friedman: Defenseman Linus Hultstrom is another European free agent that…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators and Hurricanes
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Lowetide: Players/Picks the Oilers should consider trading. Jordan Eberle - he's a complementary winger that could land them a defenseman. First round pick - could be their top trade chip. If they win the lottery,…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Habs, Blues, Red Wings and Lightning
On the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun looks ahead to the offseason and a few teams who could be looking to make some moves.…
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…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers GM Chiarelli Talks About The Deadline
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli on the approaching deadline. “I think you need to identify what you need to get done and get it done early if you can. You…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers
On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that pending UFA David Backes won't be traded. Lou Korac: Being a contender, the Blues are willing to head into the offseason with Backes and see how…
NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers May Need To Make A Bold Move
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Mark Spector: Coach Todd McLellan when asked about changing the commitment level of some players: "Maybe we have to get rid of some." Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli, when asked about…
Rumors II: Wild, Islanders and Blue Jackets
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild's scouting meetings ended before Saturday's game against the Predators. No trades appear imminent for the Wild. “You can’t overreact and force trades,” Fletcher said by phone as…
Rumors: Roster Freeze, Flames and Senators
Chris Johnston: The NHL's holiday roster freeze kicks in tonight at 11:59 pm and runs 12:01 am on December 28th. On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Flames pending RFA Johnny Gaudreau would like to get…
Rumors: Islanders, Hurricanes, Canucks, Oilers, and Canadiens
On the Islanders ... Kevin Allen of the USA Today: The Islanders are trying to meet Travis Hamonic's wishes and trade him closer to his home in Manitoba. There may not be many scenarios where the Islanders would be in…
Injuries: Oilers, Preds, Lightning, Devils, Coyotes, Wings, and Bruins
Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Taylor Hall left last night's game after taking a hit from Flames Garnet Hathaway. Coach Todd McLellan would only say that it was a minor nick. Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Predators Cody…
Rumors III: Senators, Oilers and Maple Leafs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators put all contract talks with their free agents for the past two months to focus on their playoff run. The Sens have about $57 million committed to 18 players for next season.…