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(3/20/21) BLH’s NHL Trade Rumors: Erik Gudbranson Being Linked to the Oilers?

BLH provides you with the latest NHL news, rumors, and speculation featuring Erik Gudbranson (OTT), Barrett Hayton (ARI), Jonathan Quick (LA), and more!

Is Leon Draisaitl’s excellent two-way presence just a mirage? One Edmonton pundit says they may very well be, BLH says not so fast. Read about it here.

A new name in the rumor mill for Oilers fans! Check out who it is here.

Could Tyson Barrie be trade bait for the Oilers? Read about that here.

This is not the kind of news Edmonton Oilers fans will like.

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NHL Rumors and Speculation

  • Chris Johnston (Sportsnet) says that the Toronto Maple Leafs may be a front-rummer for Nashville Predators d-man Mattias Ekholm.
  • Kevin Weekes (NHL.com) reports that interest is heating up in veteran goaltenders Jonathan Quick (LA), Jonathan Berner (DET), and Devan Dubnyk (SJ).
  • The Fourth Period believes the Colorado Avalanche have been linked to Columbus Blue Jackets captain Nick Foligno.
    • They’re also saying that the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, and Pittsburgh Penguins are being linked to Detroit Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan.
    • TFP reckons the Philadelphia Flyers, Winnipeg Jets, and Montreal Canadiens have been linked to Columbus Blue Jackets defender David Savard.
    • The Buffalo Sabres are apparently interested in Jake Virtanen (VAN) and the Maple Leafs are looking at Luke Glendening (DET) according to the rumor site.
    • Erik Gudbranson (OTT) is garnering some interest from the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers.
    • The New York Islanders could be looking at Anaheim Ducks winger Rickard Rackell.
  • Shawn Simpson (Sportsnet) says there isn’t much of a trade market for Ottawa Senators forward Ryan Dzingel and suggests that “maybe” the Sens could get a 4th or a 5th round pick for him.
  • Bruce Garrioch (Post Media) has been by Ottawa GM Pierre Dorion that it should be a “very quiet” trade deadline this season.
  • Pierre LeBrun (The Athletic) thinks that the idea of Taylor Hall signing an extension in Buffalo is “out the window”.
    • The Islanders and Maple Leafs are two teams to watch in the Nick Foligno sweepstakes.
  • Mike Johnston (Sportsnet) believes the Leafs, Avalanche, Panthers, Bruins, and Islanders could be potential destinations for Taylor Hall.
  • Elliotte Friedman (Sportsnet) says some Maple Leafs targets are unavailable until teams figure out if they can sign them to an extension (Kyle Palmieri (NJ), Alex Iafallo (LA))
    • He’s not convinced the Flyers will be “big players” for Predators d-man Mattias Ekholm.
  • The Athletic have added Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljgren and Arizona Coyotes forward Barrett Hayton to their trade bait board.
  • Joe Smith (The Athletic): Tampa Bay Lightning GM Julien Brisbois says it’s “realistically unlikely” the Lightning will add a player by this season’s trade deadline. “We literally have zero cap space.”
  • JD Burke (Elite Prospects) is reporting that as many as six teams were prepared to offer Matt Kiersted (UND) and ELC last season. He says nothing is imminent but at least 20 teams are offering a contract this season.
    • The Edmonton Oilers are looking at UND netminder Adam Scheel.
  • Frank Seravalli (TSN) is reporting that the Nashville Predators and Anaheim Ducks are not willing to retain salary in any trades involving defender Mattias Ekholm and forward Rickard Rakell respectively.
  • Bob McKenzie (NBC) is of the belief that Jason Karmanos is the leading contender for the AGM job in Buffalo. “Somebody is going to be hired as AGM before they get to hiring a new head coach.”
    • He also said that the New York Rangers will continue to build towards the future and if there’s a hockey deal out there, GM Jeff Gorton can make one. McKenzie also added that prospect Nils Lundqvist is probably due to join the NYR in the fall.
  • Eric Engels (Sportsnet) has sources telling him that the decision for defensive prospect Jordan Harris to sign with the Montreal Canadiens is in the player’s hands and an announcement could come as soon as this weekend.
  • Darren Dreger (TSN) says early next week it’s expected that Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland will engage in preliminary discussions with UFAs Adam Larsson and Tyson Barrie, as well as, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

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(3/14/21) BLH’s NHL Trade Rumors Quick Hits Morning Edition

BLH provides you with the latest NHL news, rumors, and speculation featuring Jake DeBrusk (BOS), Troy Terry (ANA), Kyle Palmieri (NJ), Vitali Kravtsov (NYR), and more!

Is Leon Draisaitl’s excellent two-way presence just a mirage? One Edmonton pundit says they may very well be, BLH says not so fast. Read about it here.

A new name in the rumor mill for Oilers fans! Check out who it is here.

Could Tyson Barrie be trade bait for the Oilers? Read about that here.

This is not the kind of news Edmonton Oilers fans will like.

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NHL Rumors and Speculation

  • Elliotte Friedman (Sportsnet) says he thinks that Linus Ullmark (pending UFA) is going to be in Buffalo next year and that the team that was interested in Jonas Johansson was the Colorado Avalanche. He believes the Sabres are going to try and get something for Johansson.
    • “Mattias Ekholm is definitely out there. There’s a lot of interest. Boston’s around there, Winnipeg, and some people have even suggested Toronto and Montreal. The interesting one here is Philadelphia… Mikael Granlund there’s definitely some interest in.”
    • “I would expect (the Columbus Blue Jackets) are going to move David Savard (before the trade deadline), and I think there’s going to be a lot of interest in him because he’s a good player.”
    • On Jake DeBrusk: “Yes, and I think that’s kinda been the case for a little bit… It’s obvious that the relationship between him and Bruce Cassidy is up and down.”
    • “One young player might be up for a change of scenery here is Troy Terry in Anaheim. I’m starting to hear some conversation about him and whether or not he might go somewhere else.”
  • Vince Mercogliano (USA Today) is reporting now that Vitali Kravtsov is expected to travel to New York within a matter of days. Needs to go through the visa process and COVID protocol. The Rangers believe it’ll take 10-14 days.
  • Insider Trading (Hockey Night in Canada): The NHL and its seven Canadian teams have been trying for the last number of months to get an exemption to the 14-day quarantine and are optimistic that it remains a possibility. They’re hoping to find out ASAP certainly before the April 12th trade deadline.
  • Bob McKenzie (NBC) reckons the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, and even the Carolina Hurricanes might be interested in Buffalo Sabres center Eric Staal. He also says regarding the list for Brandon Montour, “there’s never been a shortage of teams interested in defenders.”
  • According to Josh Yohe (The Athletic), it wouldn’t shock him if the Pittsburgh Penguins are showcasing Marcus Pettersson a little bit. The Swedish defender is a trade candidate given the logjam the Pens have on the left side right now.
  • The New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins have been linked to Nashville Predators winger Viktor Arvidsson says The Fourth Period.
    • They also believe that Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell is of interest to the Philadelphia Flyers.
    • The Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders are rumored to be looking at New Jersey Devils pending UFA winger Kyle Palmieri.

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(3/9/21) BLH’s NHL Trade Rumors Quick Hits Edition

BLH provides you with the latest NHL news, rumors, and speculation featuring Dominik Kubalik (CHI), Casey Middlestadt (BUF), Drake Batherson (OTT), Evgeny Kuznetsov (WAS), and more!

Is Leon Draisaitl’s excellent two-way presence just a mirage? One Edmonton pundit says they may very well be, BLH says not so fast. Read about it here.

A new name in the rumor mill for Oilers fans! Check out who it is here.

Could Tyson Barrie be trade bait for the Oilers? Read about that here.

If you’re an Oilers fan, you’re probably not going to like this kind of news…

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NHL Rumors and Speculation

  • The Fourth Period: Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams says that “Everything is being evaluated” when it comes to making a coaching change.
  • Vancouver Canucks: GM Jim Benning says that they will have to pay their younger players, which will take away from the support they can give them.
  • Ken Wiebe (Sportsnet): It “wouldn’t be a surprise” if the Winnipeg Jets signed forward Paul Stastny to a one year extension.
  • Scott Power (The Athletic): Nikita Zadorov and Calvin De Haan are possibilities to be moved due to younger defensemen on Chicago waiting on their opportunity.
    • Blackhawk forwards Carl Soderberg and Lucas Wallmark are the type to be moved by the deadline.
    • In order to clear some cap space in Chicago, the Blackhawks could opt to trade Dominik Kubalik while his value is high and fetch a good return. He doesn’t have enough surrounding talent to play with and produce.
  • JJ Regan (NBCSN): Suggests that the Washington Capitals should go for a goaltender like Darcy Kuemper or Antti Raanta.
    • At the end of the season the Capitals may opt to try and move forward Evgeny Kuznetsov. Regan believes that they must get a top-line centre in return and they should pitch an offer for Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel.
  • Pierre McGuire (TSN): Believes that the Ottawa Senators should look to sign forward Drake Batherson to a long-term deal rather than a bridge deal. He thinks the Sens should aim for a deal six years or longer.
  • Anthony Scultore (Daily Goal Horn): If the New York Rangers can bring themselves into the playoff picture, bolstering their forwards would be a smart move and 27yr old Rickard Rakell should be an intriguing option for the club to pitch on offer on.
  • Hailey Salvian (The Athletic): The only untouchables for the Calgary Flames are Matthew Tkachuk, Elias Lindholm, Jacob Markstrom, Chris Tanev, and Andrew Mangiapane. Everyone else is available for trade.
  • John Vogl (The Athletic): Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger says that forward Casey Middlestadt is evolving well into the transition to winger rather than being a center. Krueger believes he has top-six potential.

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(3/6/21) BLH’s NHL Trade Rumors Quick Hits Edition

BLH provides you with the latest NHL news, rumors, and speculation featuring Jack Eichel (BUF), John Gibson (ANA), Oliver Ekman-Larsson (ARI), Tom Wilson (WAS), and more!

Keith Jones and Patrick Sharp think the Calgary Flames have a better chance at the playoffs this year than the Oilers. Read about that here. 

Is Leon Draisaitl’s excellent two-way presence just a mirage? One Edmonton pundit says they may very well be, BLH says not so fast. Read about it here.

A new name in the rumor mill for Oilers fans! Check out who it is here.

Could Tyson Barrie be trade bait for the Oilers? Read about that here.

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NHL Rumors and Speculation

  • Jon Vogl (The Athletic) – Buffalo Sabres forward Taylor Hall says that he maintains interest in remaining with the Sabres and signing an extension with the club. We could see a short to mid-term deal (3-4 years) and below the $8M range.
  • Chad DeDominicis (Expected Buffalo) – The Buffalo Sabres have inquired about the availability of Anaheim Ducks franchise goalie John Gibson. They inquired about Gibson in the off-season and one month into the season but the Ducks said they weren’t interested in moving him at that time. If available in the off-season, expect the Sabres to be in on him.
  • Jim Matheson (Post Media) – Believes that gritty Toronto Maple Leafs winger Zach Hyman is exactly what the Edmonton Oilers are missing. He wonders if the Leafs can afford to keep him. Winnipeg Jets centerman Adam Lowry would be another Oilers target.
  • Nick Goss (NBC Sports) – The Boston Bruins should be the first team to contact the Buffalo Sabres if Jack Eichel is made available due to their aging centermen core. However, the Bruins should say no if the ask is for David Pastrnak or Charlie McAvoy.
  • Jimmy Murphy (Boston Hockey Now) – The Boston Bruins need an experienced left-shot d-man. Murphy believes that the Bruins should revisit the off-season trade discussions with the Arizona Coyotes about sending defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to Boston.
  • Dan Kingerski (Pittsburgh Hockey Now) – Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ron Hextall and Director of Hockey Ops Brian Burke both seem to want to add toughness to the team after the Tom Wilson incident. Anaheim’s Nick Deslaurier, Ottawa’s Austin Watson, and Detroit’s Luke Glendening could all be potential targets.
  • The Fourth Period – The New Jersey Devils are yet to have contract talks with any of their upcoming ten UFAs. The Devils UFA list includes Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac, Nikita Gusev, Sami Vatanen, and Ryan Murray.
  • Adam Gretz (NBC Sports) – If the Sabres traded Jack Eichel to the Los Angeles Kings or the New York Rangers, he believes the offers would look like this:

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(2/22/21) BLH’s NHL Trade Rumors PM Edition: “Playoff-bound teams will be lining up for his services…”

BLH provides you with the latest NHL news, rumors, and speculation featuring Artemi Panarin (NYR), Jack Eichel (BUF), Pekka Rinne (NSH), Eric Staal (BUF), and more!

TSN1260’s Jason Gregor is pissed! Check out this rant on the Oilers here!

BLH has some ideas for the Oilers lineup card. Check those out here!

NEW: Keith Jones and Patrick Sharp think the Calgary Flames have a better chance at the playoffs this year than the Oilers. Read about that here. 

Is Leon Draisaitl’s excellent two-way presence just a mirage? One Edmonton pundit says they may very well be, BLH says not so fast. Read about it here.

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NHL Rumors and Speculation

New York Post: Is reporting that All-Star Russian forward Artemi Panarin is taking a leave of absence to attend to allegations that he assaulted an 18yr old girl in Latvia back in 2011.

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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Dan Kingerski says Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ron Hextall should be looking to acquire some capable fourth-liners because the Pens are not able to roll four lines often, ice-time can be limited and they are lacking energy and physicality.

  • “(We want) a line that is trustworthy and reliable defensively,” Sullivan said. “And then has the ability to chip in offensively on occasion.”

The Fourth Period: In his latest post, David Pagnotta commented on a number of players and teams,

  • Mikael Granlund and Erik Haula: “The Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins will be among the teams checking in on both of those veterans.”
  • Mattias Ekholm: “Playoff-bound teams will be lining up for his services and the price will hover around a first-round pick, a young asset and perhaps another piece.”
  • Anaheim Ducks: “Anaheim GM Bob Murray has been actively searching for more fire power up front, but it doesn’t sound like a significant trade is on the horizon.”
  • Jack Eichel: “How much longer can the Sabres sell their plan before Eichel tells them to **** off? Maybe we find that out this off-season, and if we do, expect the Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames, New York Rangers and Anaheim Ducks to be among the teams in pursuit.”
  • Taylor Hall: “if the player wants to stay and the price makes sense – I don’t think an $8M AAV will be in the cards with just one goal on the season, so far”

SiriusXM NHL Network Radio: Aaron Ward said recently that if the Nashville Predators do decide to move veteran goalie Pekka Rinne, expect the Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins to show interest.

TVA SPORTS: Jean-Charles Lajoie recently suggested the Montreal Canadiens should consider targeting Buffalo Sabre Eric Staal before the Apr. 12 trade deadline. Stating that the former Carolina Hurricanes captain has played very well in Montreal during his career and perhaps he’d like to leave the struggling Sabres.

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