In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news the Edmonton Oilers will still be using a player who’s already signed elsewhere next season. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers have a third-string goalie who doesn’t want to go anywhere. In Ottawa, the GM is putting in plans around the draft, and one NHL player has spoken
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From ‘not going anywhere’ to ‘more likely to move’ – Edmonton Oilers Sportsnet: The Edmonton Oilers have just over a week to decide what route to take for the NHL trade deadline. Are they contender and look to add? Do they want to shake things up? A look at trade tiers for the Oilers. Not
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have demoted a couple of players on the heels of a terrible run, there could be a suspension coming for one of the game’s best scorers, and how bad is Ilya Mikheyev’s injury? Finally, are the New York Rangers about to have a fire sale again? Oilers
When Ken Holland accepted the job as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, he inherited a roster with plenty of flaws. Chief among them was a lack of scoring on the wing. Sure, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined for an outstanding 91 goals in 2018-19 (the most goals by any pair in the NHL).
Of all the issues that have hampered the Edmonton Oilers in recent years, perhaps the most perplexing has been their continued struggles on the penalty kill. Over the better part of the past three seasons, they have been among the league’s worst when shorthanded. Ken Holland is banking on that trend not continuing in 2019-20,
Big numbers for Lee coming? Aaron Portzline: “Hearing UFA F Anders Lee could top $9 million AAV when he signs today. Do not expect the #CBJ to part of the bidding at that level.” Habs Links: Bob McKenzie on TSN 690: “Anders Lee will be looking for a 7 year deal in the $7-8 million