That Darnell Nurse needs defending after a game in which an injury-depleted Edmonton Oilers team walked away with a point against the best team in the NHL seems insane, yet here we are. In a game few expected the Oilers to win, Edmonton took the Boston Bruins to overtime, losing the game but still earning
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Cap issues led to a short-term deal for Darnell Nurse Jason (@Account4Hockey): Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on Monday said that the Edmonton Oilers and Darnell Nurse had looked at longer-term but couldn’t get the salary cap number to work. The short-term deal gives them time for money to come off the books and then
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news surrounding just how bad Connor McDavid’s potential injury is from Saturday’s game. So too, how are the Oilers negotiations coming along with Darnell Nurse? There is an update on the Los Angeles Kings and the attention two of their players in particular are getting and what’s the
Top Priority for the Oilers Ryan Rishaug: Have to believe the top priority for the Edmonton Oilers heading into the trade deadline still has to be a third-line center. Ottawa Senators Jean-Gabriel Pageau would be a great fit for the Oilers but is not sure they’ll want to give up their first-round pick for him.
The Edmonton Oilers have some interest a few forwards that could be available ahead of the trade deadline Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal: Sportsnet Mark Spector on the Edmonton Oilers interest level on Taylor Hall before he has traded by the New Jersey Devils. “They weren’t giving (Arizona) a 1st Round pick”. Oilers fans may
Patience for the Ducks Eric Stephens of The Athletic: The Anaheim Ducks are headed towards a lottery pick – potentially an early pick in the first round. They had been trying to add to their blue line since the offseason – Justin Faulk and Kevin Shattenkirk – and added Erik Gudranson. It didn’t make sense
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Anaheim Ducks won’t likely be players in the trade market unless it’s to sell, the Edmonton Oilers are still working on a Darnell Nurse deal, and the Chicago Blackhawks just lost two big names for the season. Finally, does a recent photo posted by Alex Ovechkin hint at the
Scouting the Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Sabres-Flyers game include the Chicago Blackhawks (2), Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, and Detroit Red Wings. Comparable for Darnell Nurse Jim Matheson: Winnipeg Jets defenseman
A mystery team was talking with the Devils TSN: The New Jersey Devils were talking trade with a mystery team and the trade talks went pretty far according to Pierre LeBrun. “At the end of the day, we know they went back to the Arizona deal but it was serious enough in conversation that a
Oilers interested in Pageau Jim Matheson: The Edmonton Oilers would like Ottawa Senators pending UFA forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau as a rental but they can’t sell the farm to acquire him. Jim Matheson: Pageau would definitely solve the Oilers issues at third-line center. They don’t really have the salary cap space to sign him beyond this
Rumors the New Jersey Devils will be trading Taylor Hall get louder and louder. Elliotte Friedman was recently a guest on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer and said it’s likely Hall is moved, Matt Larkin of the Hockey News is predicting what the return might be and the NHL Network speculates which teams might have a
As noted in a recent NHL rumor rundown article, according to Elliotte Friedman’s latest 31 Thoughts post, the Edmonton Oilers and Darnell Nurse are beginning to have conversations as it pertains to keeping the blueliner in Edmonton long-term. It’s a wise move considering the trend of restricted free agents holding out and taking a large
Friedman’s 31 thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Ottawa Senators are trying to add a forward after the injuries to Colin White and Artem Anisimov. There is going to be lots of Mike Babcock talk with the growing pressure in Toronto. He already takes a lot of heat. Before going on waivers, the
Canadiens eyeing a Sharks defenseman? Kevin Kurz: The Montreal Canadiens have been scouting the San Jose Sharks this season. Elliotte Friedman reports the Canadiens are looking at left-handed defensemen. The Sharks have a left-handed defenseman who is from Montreal – Marc-Edouard Vlasic. Devils mailbag on Hall, the D, Boyle and Schneider Corey Masisak of The
© Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports Kings in the hunt for Hutton Dennis Bernstein: The Los Angeles Kings are still in the mix for free agent defenseman Ben Hutton. Can expect a decision from Hutton coming soon. If the Flames want to clear some salary cap space Brian Costello: The Calgary Flames have $7.7 million in
A year ago, the future looked grim for the Montreal Canadiens. Coming off one of their worst seasons in history, they finished with a record of 29-40-13 for 76 points and sat near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Fans and pundits were calling for general manager Marc Bergevin to be fired. His offseason
Oilers could be made available Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers have some depth on the blueline. They may need to make some decisions on which veterans to move this offseason to create room for some younger players. Adam Larsson has two years left on his deal and would get some trade interest.