The Edmonton Oilers exploded onto the scoresheet with an entire team effort, coming back from down 2-0 early to win at home vs. the Anaheim Ducks 7-3. They are now a perfect 4-0-0 under coach Jay Woodcroft and have outscored their opponents 18-6. Lines are rolling more smoothly, and more players are getting some more
Evander Kane
With Evander Kane now officially a part of the Edmonton Oilers, questions will turn to what comes next. I recently wrote that I believe the Kane signing could open the door to a big trade that would see the Oilers go after a bonafide goaltender, but the general idea behind the piece was that the
The “NHL Talk” column is your go-to for daily quotes from your favourite players, coaches, managers, and more. Also, listen to THW Podcast on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts to hear your favourite writers talk hockey, every weekday (Monday to Friday). In this edition of NHL Talk, the Colorado Avalanche continue an incredible
The Winnipeg Jets have had decisions to make like every franchise in regards to which players to bring back and which to move on from. The choices that are made by the front office depend upon performance, salary, and age but are not always simple to make. Here are three former members of the Jets
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is still a ton of talk that Evander Kane is going to become an Edmonton Oilers forward, but there is a delay in that signing potentially happening. In fact, Kane might be facing more legal issues and an investigation into the player’s travel history is underway. Meanwhile, the Tampa
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are the consensus favorite to land UFA forward Evander Kane, with some sources suggesting a deal has already been reached between the player and the team. How accurate are these reports? Meanwhile, GM Ken Holland made other comments about the Oilers and their plans and the San
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Gord Miller of TSN is one of just many media members commenting on the Evander Kane situation. He notes, “ From what I hear, he’ll have a contract with a new team by the end of the week.” Miller isn’t the only one who is following the situation closely. Michael
In this edition of San Jose Sharks News & Rumors, there seems to be interest in forward Evander Kane as six NHL scouts attended one of his American Hockey League (AHL) games this past week. In other news, Kevin Labanc was injured during a game on Saturday night and is expected to miss significant time.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, reports of the difficulty that will come in trying to trade Evander Kane means the San Jose Sharks are looking for a third team to get involved in any potential deal. As for updates on the Jake DeBrusk trade chatter, there are multiple teams already interested in the forward. What
In this edition of San Jose Sharks News & Rumors, Evander Kane and his estranged wife, Anna, have dropped their domestic violence restraining orders against each other. Meanwhile, there was more discussion surrounding the Sharks possibly voiding his contract. In other news, Tomas Hertl has spoken once again about his future with the team and
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Finally, Max Pacioretty will not be returning to the Vegas Golden Knights anytime soon but will the team be able to add and work themselves out of a rough start to the season? Speaking of rough starts, how long before the Chicago Blackhawks consider making Patrick Kane or Jonathan Toews
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are looking for a right shot defenseman. Will they sign someone or offer a PTO? Sean Couturier talked about his new deal and seems to hint that he took a team-friendly discount to make an extension work with the Philadelphia Flyers. Will the Montreal Canadiens match the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what will the Boston Bruins do to address a hole at the second-line center position? The Edmonton Oilers signed a couple of players on the weekend. What is the projection for goaltender Stuart Skinner and forward Brendan Perlini? The San Jose Sharks were apparently told to fix the “Evander Kane
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the San Jose Sharks will cooperate with an NHL investigation of forward Evander Kane who is being accused to gambling on NHL hockey games, specially ones he was playing in. Meanwhile, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has informed the Chicago Blackhawks he’ll report next season. Did the New York Rangers make a
At 35 years old, Dustin Byfuglien has been an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became the Jets). It’s hard to overlook the significance of his presence given his size, grit, and skill. Related: Chicago Blackhawks Logo History His role
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one Montreal Canadiens player has entered COVID Protocol. What’s the latest? Meanwhile, there are updates on some contract negotiations for the Vancouver Canucks, the Edmonton Oilers could be a team interested in talking to the Arizona Coyotes about Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and an NHL executive comments on the chances Evander Kane
The April 12 trade deadline is getting closer by the hour, and the Buffalo Sabres figure to be among the busier teams in the NHL in the coming days. While a five-game point streak has provided a small dose of optimism, the Sabres still sit at 31st in the NHL by a comfortable margin with
The San Jose Sharks won their first game of the season in a thriller against the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks grabbed an early lead, but lost it in the dying minutes of the third. Luckily, they emerged victors in their first game in 10 months. However, in this 4-3 shootout win, one line stood out.