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(12/9/2020) – BLH’s NHL Rumor Roundup PM Edition: “From What I’ve Heard, They’re Testing the Market to See What Values Are Like.””

BLH provides you with the latest NHL news, rumors, and speculation featuring Nolan Patrick, Loui Eriksson, Alex Edler, Vladimir Tarasenko, Ethan Bear and more!

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NHL Rumors and Speculation

  • Elliotte Friedman (Sportsnet): UFA forwards Mikael Granlund, Andreas Athanasiou, and Mike Hoffman could soon find homes for the 2020-21 season as the action is picking up.
  • Sam Carchidi (Philadelphia Inquirer): Nolan Patrick is skating without issues and able to sleep much better because headaches have diminished. There are still some hurdles but things are looking hopeful.
  • Chris Johnston (Sportsnet): Keep an eye on the RFA market now that Philippe Myers has signed in Philadelphia. Players like Ethan Bear (EDM), Oliver Kylington (CGY), and Eric Cernak (TB) could have their contract negotiations affected by the Myers deal.
  • Emily Kaplan (ESPN): Gary Bettman on NHL’s next TV deal: “It’s about exposure, promotion, how games are covered… Who will give our fans the best experience.”
  • Sportsnet 650: Canucks GM Jim Benning says they tried to move Loui Eriksson but found no takers. If he’s waived and sent to the AHL, they can relieve up to $1.075M of cap room.
  • Jim Thomas (Post-Dispatch): Blues GM Doug Armstrong says both Vladimir Tarasenko and Alexander Steen won’t be ready to play at the start of the season due to injury.
  • Dans Les Coulisses: Canadiens’ season ticket waiting list is “melting like snow in the sun.” Sponsorship income is, too. Teams may endorse the idea of having ads on jerseys.
  • Iain MacIntyre (Sportsnet): Alex Edler: “I get that you probably couldn’t fit all three of (Markstrom, Tanev, or Toffoli). But I was a little bit surprised that all three of them are gone.

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The BLH Oilers Weekly Round Up: September 28th-October 3rd

Congrats everyone! We are OFFICIALLY only four days away from the regular season starting in the NHL. We’re back baby!

This week has some important news, especially on the Edmonton Oilers front.

Edmonton Oilers Three Stars of the Week

Third Star: Connor McDavid

McDavid makes another appearance in my three stars of the week and I think it will be a reoccurring theme for this season. So far, he has 5 points (all assists) this pre season. Yet, the score sheet does not do McDavid any justice. Every time he touches the puck, you are on the edge of your seat. It’s hard to put into words how special of a talent this kid is and I personally can’t wait to see him play against NHL teams.

Second Star: Anders Nilsson

Personally, I think he is the back up over Scrivens. Nilsson has been practically perfect this pre season. I do not see how anyone could really cut him over Scrivens, although contract and waiver exemption will be a factor. Still, the big swede has been our best goalie this preseason, even above our assumed starter, Cam Talbot (who I am a huge booster of).

First Star: Anton Lander

What a year can make. At this time last year, Lander was facing a waiver claim losing a spot over the woeful Will Acton. Has there been an Oiler that has benefited from the axing of Dallas Eakins? Lander had a natural hat trick in a win over Arizona earlier this week, scoring the three goals in a six minute span. He’s looked fine this pre season and is maturing into that bottom six role that the Oilers have needed for awhile. Hard not to root for the guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUeDQMc5NaA

Edmonton Oilers Rumors and News

There were a couple Oilers rumors this week. First was the Bryan Bickell for Nikita Nikitin trade rumor that fell thru. Bickell was placed on waivers yesterday and cleared this morning. Meanwhile, the Oilers waived Nikitin this morning and is expected (barring a miracle) to clear. (Edmonton Journal)

Also rumored was Andrew Ference being on the trade block and the Captain situation. Jason Gregor spoke with Ference about the captaincy and it was revealed that Ference was the one who approached management about stepping down as captain this season. (Oilers Nation)

Unfortunately, Jordan Eberle was injured in Tuesday’s pre season tilt with Arizona. The winger will be missing four to six weeks with a shoulder injury. (Edmonton Journal)

Darnell Nurse was sent down to the AHL on Tuesday. His time will come soon. He had an impressive camp. (Edmonton Sun)

Nikita Nikitin was placed on waiver this morning. I wrote a post after Thursday night’s 5-2 loss focusing on the woes of Nikitin. (Oil on Whyte)

 

Around the League

Videos of the Week

PK Subban is actually Don Cherry this entire time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi6hl8xo2Sk

The Hanson brothers gave the Penguins some motivation prior to their game against Tampa Bay

Jonathan Drouin has a razzle dazzle goal

The Oilers 2015/16 season opens up vs. the St.Louis blues next Thursday, October 8th. Talk about having your work cut out for you right off the bat. Who’s got more to prove though?

Thanks for reading and we’ll see you next week!

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