NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, and the Edmonton Oilers
Panthers ask Hoffman for his no-trade list Pierre LeBrun: Have heard the Florida Panthers have asked Mike Hoffman's camp for his list of 10-team no-trade listed. This doesn't mean that he will be traded, but it appears that teams are…
NHL Trade Deadline: What Are The Edmonton Oilers — Buyers, Sellers Or Both?
The Edmonton Oilers stand two points out of a wildcard spot in the Western Conference. Fortunately, no team running away from them leaves them in a position to still make the playoffs. Acting "GM" Keith Gretzky deals from a position…
Will The Edmonton Oilers Become Trade Deadline Buyers?
As the NHL schedule renews following the recent all-star break, the Edmonton Oilers sit three points out of a wild-card berth in the Western Conference. With the Oilers off until Feb. 2, they could fall further behind. In the wake of…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks, Capitals, Leafs, Kings, Senators, Canucks, Rangers, Avs, Stars, and Islanders
31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Steve Yzerman to the Edmonton Oilers seems like an unlikely fit, but they have to try. Potential GM candidates could include Bill Guerin, Mark Hunter, Kelly McCrimmon, Craig Heisinger, Ron Hextall, Doug…
2018 Free Agent Studs And Duds — Right Wing
Thanksgiving left us in the rearview and now it is onto the Christmas holiday season. It presents a great time to evaluate the summer free agent signings. The annual summer of paying and overpaying players often has its share of…
Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Stars, Oilers, Predators, and Canucks
Coyotes lose three defensemen Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers left last night's game with a lower-body injury. He will be re-evaluated today. Craig Morgan: When Demers was going to the room he was not able to put much…
Western Conference Injuries: Predators, Sharks, Blues, Oilers, Coyotes, Knights, and Kings
Subban can't finish game Paul Skrbina: The Nashville Predators didn't give an update on defenseman P.K. Subban's injury. Subban left in the first period and didn't return to the game. Hertl update coming today Paul Gackle: San Jose Sharks coach…
Pucks in Depth: Four of the best NHL free agent signings
There are still a handful of useful players available but, for the most part, all the best talent has been scooped up. With that in mind, let’s look at a few of the best signings made thus far. I should…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the New York Rangers
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that the signing of James van Riemsdyk doesn't change a potential contract extension for winger Wayne Simmonds. Hextall was asked if he's been talking to Simmonds' reps at…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Grabner, Rieder, Oilers, Habs, Wild, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Pens, and Blues
On Michael Grabner ... Craig Custance: "Nothing done yet on Grabner. He'll be an interesting one to watch as the dominos fall." On Tobias Rieder ... Darren Dreger: "Darren Ferris, agent for Tobias Rieder will present his final 3 options…
NHL Rumors: Flames and Ryan, Brodziak, Rieder, Wagner, Bruins, and Blues
On Free Agency ... Ted Starkey: "In free agency, it only takes one overpriced offer to lure a free agent away. This is why teams are loath to get to this point, and will either sign or trade away well…
NHL Rumors: Pacioretty, Rieder, Flyers, Bruins, and Lightning
On Max Pacioretty ... WGR 550: Louis Jean was on WGR 550 and said that Max Pacioretty ideally wants a seven- or eight-year contract extension. WGR 550: Louis Jean - Pacioretty is a 30-goal scorer and he wants to get…