BLH provides you with the latest NHL news, rumors, and speculation featuring Colin White (OTT), Vince Dunn (STL), Patrik Laine (CBJ), Anders Bjork (BOS), and more!
The Oilers have a bit of a mind-bender brewing on the right side of their defense and a couple of big contracts set to expire there with some high-end prospects almost ready to take over. What is Ken Holland set to do?
TSN’s Frank Seravalli says that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins might not be in the Oilers’ plans going forward. Read all about it right here.
Craig Button absolutely tore the Oilers a new a$$hole on TSN 1260 recently. Click this link and read what he said!
TSN1260’s Jason Gregor is pissed! Check out this rant on the Oilers here!
NHL Rumors and Speculation
- John Shannon: Says Ottawa Senators coach DJ Smith was instructed to play Colin White and “the kids” now.
BLH’s Thoughts: I figured White sitting for as many games as he has had something to do with the coach and now Smith has to play him begrudgingly. That can’t be great for the relationship. That said, playing well and being productive should be enough to repair it.
- Zach Leach (Pro Hockey Rumors): Is reporting that Boston Bruins winger Anders Bjork is on the trade block.
- ” Bjork has played on several different lines and with different line mates but nothing has clicked… Multiple sources are now reporting that in anticipation of this result, interest is growing in the young winger… With a lineup that is looking pretty complete so far this season, Bjork may also come cheap with the Bruins opting for a pick or prospect rather than a roster player in return.”
BLH’s Thoughts: Will we see that Alex Chiasson/Anders Bjork trade rumors fire up again? The Oilers need someone to spark their bottom-six.
Can you believe that this fanbase is sitting on pins and needles awaiting the return of Gaetan Haas? No offense to him, I love watching him, but he’s not exactly a needle mover.
- Adam Gretz (NBC): Reckons that even though the Pittsburgh Penguins are in dire need of a defenseman, they might not even be allowed to make a trade.
- “I am almost positive he would have no authority to make a trade but Patrick Allvin should be going through the rolodex of GM’s and Fantasy GM-ing the shit out of this day.”
BLH’s Thoughts: As soon as I read this I wondered if the Oilers could pry Bryan Rust out of Pittsburgh for someone like Tyson Barrie.
- Frank Seravalli (TSN): The St. Louis Blues are already engaged in discussions with teams who are interested in defenseman Vince Dunn.
- Elliotte Friedman (Sportsnet): Noted that the Blues explored moving Dunn before he signed his latest contract with the team.
BLH’s Thoughts: I’ll say this, I like the idea of having Vince Dunn on Edmonton’s blue line and I’ve written about it before. I think the Oilers would really benefit from having him, but the question is, how many small puck movers does one team need? They’ve got four at the moment (Bear, Barrie, Jones, Bouchard) and Personally, a first-round pick is too expensive for me.
- Darren Dreger (TSN): Says that the lack of a new contract for Vancouver Canucks head coach Travis Green is somewhat concerning but there is intent from the club to get a new deal finalized.
- Pierre LeBrun (TSN): Believes that Patrik Laine’s camp will be more apt to take less term on a new deal and maximize money later one. Laine and the Blue Jackets haven’t talked about a contract extension as of yet.
BLH’s Thoughts: I don’t think Laine is long for Columbus. He sounds like a guy who wants to pick his own spot and be the man. I wonder if he doesn’t find himself on the west coast at some point? Following in the footsteps of Teemu Selanne wouldn’t be the worst idea in the world.
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