- TSN: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish on Team 1260 radio in Edmonton on Ales Hemsky and Shawn Horcoff:
“I think both those players are at a similar crossroads,” MacTavish told the radio station.
“Sometimes change is good for both the organization and the player, but at the same time they’re valuable players and we’re not in a position where we’re able to move them without getting something substantial in return…I have a lot of allegiance and a lot of loyalty to ‘Horc’ and to Ales. I have a lot of respect for both those players. But from both those perspectives, I think the ideal scenario would be to move them on and wish them the best in their next destination.”
Hemsky has one year left at $5 million. Horcoff has two years left at $5.5 million.
“Would we welcome those players back if the right circumstance presented itself? Absolutely,” added MacTavish. “But I think in talking to both those players, I think the best situation would be to move on.”
- Jason Gregor: In any Hemsky and Horcoff trade, the Oilers would have to take some salary back. The Oilers could use some veterans.
- Jonathan Willis: Sounding like Oilers Shawn Horcoff wants a trade. Add a top-nine forward to GM MacTavish’s shopping list if he’s moved.
- Cody Nickolet: The Oilers seem keen on trading the No. 7 pick. MacTavish saying many GM’s want to wait, but he might be ready now.
- Dylan Howlett: (RT from @ToddCordell) Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said on the Mark Spector Show that multiple teams are interested in moving into the top 5. The Hurricanes have received several inquiries. Rutherford said on The Team 1260 on Tuesday that the Hurricanes would entertain offers for the 5th pick in hopes of landing a top-four defenseman.