NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Wings, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Habs, Sens, Leafs, Caps and Playoff Races
Even strength points and goals ... Bob Stauffer: EVS Points: McDavid (EDM) 81, MacKinnon COL) 62, Kucherov (TB) 62, Kopitar (LA) 62, Giroux (PHI) 62. EVS Goals: McDavid (EDM) 35, W. Karlsson (VGK) 31, Kucherov (TB) 30, Ovechkin (WASH) 30.…
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: Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild assigned defenseman Kyle Quincey to the AHL as they continue to try and trade him. He carries an NHL salary cap hit of $1.25 million, but while in the AHL he'll count…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Players That Could Be Traded
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Oilers could be sellers at the trade deadline if they continue to play as they have. Types of deals the Oilers may end up considering: Straight rentals - The…
Pacific Division: Edmonton Oilers Season Outlook
Forwards There is stability in Edmonton with Art Ross winner Connor McDavid now signed long-term. 2016-17 sidekick Leon Draisaitl who finish eighth-best in scoring with 29 goals and 48 assists, and 27 power play points. Expect Islander import Ryan Strome…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Leafs, Lightning, Sens, Islanders, Sabres and Devils
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby: Defenseman Kris Letang said he has "no idea" on when he'll be able to return to the lineup, "I have no timeframe." Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Letang is making "significant"…
NHL Injuries: Caps, Devils, Sens, Panthers, Rangers, Preds, Canucks and Jets
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshdyan of the Washington Post: Forward T.J. Oshie suffered an upper-body injury last night and will be re-evaluated today. Coach Barry Trotz didn't update after the game. Oshie took a big hit from Senators defenseman…
Quick Hits: Vegas, Waivers, Roster Notes and Starting Goalies
On the World Cup and Winter Olympics ... Gord Miller: Revenue earned by the World Cup was disappointing, an NHL executive: "Does this make Olympic participation more or less likely? To me, less." ... "For the World Cup to succeed, it has…