Stan Bowman has been freshly hired as GM of the Edmonton Oilers, and despite all the controversy, he will need to be hard at work figuring out their salary cap. The Oilers currently sit $354,167 over the salary cap, as per PuckPedia. This means that they will either need to make some trades, or buy out certain players. The two players that could be on the chopping block are Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg.

Edmonton Oilers may lose Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg due to recklessness

As the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote in his “Physics,” nature abhors a vacuum. He used this concept to explain that nature resists empty space—a vacuum. He believed that a vacuum could not naturally occur because the surrounding matter would quickly move to fill any space. Little did he know then that he might have been talking about offseason Toronto Maple Leafs rumors.

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Lindstrom, Joe & Ralph, and Kadri

Nashville, TN

ClutchPoints

The Nashville Predators have already made a ton of moves. They welcomed Steven Stamkos to town after he signed a big four-year contract. Nashville also brought in Jonathan Marchessault on a five-year contract and Brady Skjei on a seven-year contract. Their summer shopping is largely done. But there could be a move or two to […]
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Predators trade candidates deep into 2024 NHL offseason

Pittsburgh, PA

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are wrapping up their first week of training camp and before the pads came on or their starting quarterback even took the field, the headlines came fast and furious. Heading into their first weekend in Latrobe, this team has some big headlines surrounding them. Heading...

Steelers Massive Trade Report

Intriguing news for Edmonton Oilers fans has surfaced about Leon Draisaitl‘s contract extension discussions. Local media initially speculated about a potential four-year deal. However, according to the 2 Mutts Podcast crew, sources close to Draisaitl have clarified that the star forward is solely interested in a long-term commitment with Edmonton, eyeing an eight-year contract.

Draisaitl Eyes Long-Term Deal and Discount if Other Oilers Do Too

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Raleigh, NC

FanSided

One way or the other, the saga of Martin Necas and the Carolina Hurricanes was going to be resolved this week...for now. Today, the news came out that the Canes and Necas have avoided arbitration and have agreed on a two-year deal worth $13 million. To say this is a...

Carolina Hurricanes and RFA, Martin Necas Agree on a 2-Year Contract Worth $13 Million

Chicago, IL

Matt Carlson of The Hockey News released an article regarding the Oilers misleading the public regarding the position of Stan Bowman and the Chicago Blackhawks. The article shows that Stan Bowman was not the architect behind the Chicago Blackhawks three cup wins as their core and subsequent role players were already on the roster when former general manager Dale Tallon built the team.

Exclusive: Oilers mislead public describing Stan Bowman's role with Blackhawks

A major update was released on the Edmonton Oilers' contract negotiations with their star forward Leon Draisaitl. Since July 1st, Leon Draisaitl has been eligible to sign a new contract. With only one remaining season on his deal with the Edmonton Oilers, fans would certainly love to see an extension materialize before the start of the 2024-25 season.

Major update on the Edmonton Oilers' contract negotiations with Leon Draisaitl

Buffalo, NY

Everyone, not just fans of the franchise, knows the pressure the Buffalo Sabres are under entering the 2024-25 season. The team has made its share of solid moves and puzzling ones as well. With the NHL Draft and free agency behind us, there is no choice now but to look ahead.

4 Reasons the Buffalo Sabres Can Make the Playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks are hoping to improve on their breakout 2023-24 season. The club won the Pacific Division with a 50-23-9 record and went to Game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In order to improve on last season, the team...

Canucks’ 2024-25 Breakout Candidates

Before the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline passed, the Buffalo Sabres traded then-captain Kyle Okposo to the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Calle Sjalin and a 2024 fifth-round pick. This move gave Okposo the opportunity to play for a contender, and he, of course, got to lift the Stanley Cup last month. Related: Kyle Okposo Tells Incredible Story After Winning Stanley Cup Now, roughly one month into free agency, Okposo remains a free agent. When noting that he said back in May that he had not determined if the 2023-24 season would be his final season, many have naturally wondered...

Ex-Sabres Captain Provides Playing Future Update

Born in Eveleth, Minnesota, Frank Brimsek wasn’t your ordinary offensively-driven hockey player growing up. Instead, he was the one amongst the other kids that would step into the net and take on their shots — trying to keep every one of them out of his net. Fast forward...

Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Frank Brimsek’s 1938-39 Season

Washington, DC

When Washington acquired Pierre-Luc Dubois from Los Angeles earlier this summer, it pushed Connor McMichael down the Capitals’ center depth chart with Dylan Strome entrenched in the top spot. Accordingly, the Jets were among the teams to inquire about his services; Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press relays that there was chatter at the draft that the two sides discussed a McMichael swap.

Jets And Capitals Reportedly Discussed A Connor McMichael Trade

Columbus, OH

Apr 7, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Kirill Marchenko (86) looks up against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports. Restricted free-agent forward Kirill Marchenko signed a three-year, $11.55 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets...

Blue Jackets sign F Kirill Marchenko to 3-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers are primed for a Stanley Cup run this coming season, capitalizing on a roster brimming with exceptional talent on favorable contracts. This window of opportunity is pivotal, as maintaining a competitive team will become significantly more challenging once key players receive their contract raises. An article by...

Oilers’ Best Shot at Stanley Cup Glory Hinges on Current Contracts

Ottawa, IL

The Ottawa Senators have five new faces projected to be inserted into the NHL lineup. Having missed the playoffs for their seventh straight season, general manager Steve Staios had his work cut out for him in the first offseason of his tenure, and he was quite busy. Bringing in more veteran players and letting some younger, less impactful players go to free agency or being traded helped shape this team, but the performances from the newcomers are what will help dictate how the 2024-25 season will go for the Senators.

2024-25 Season Predictions for New Ottawa Senators

The Toronto Marlies have signed forward Alex Nylander to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Nylander, whose brother William is a forward with the Maple Leafs, began the 2023-24 season with the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, recording 17 goals and 15 assists for 32 points in 43 games. He was acquired by Columbus on Feb. 22, 2024, and went on to post 11 goals and four assists in 23 games with the Blue Jackets.

Marlies sign Alex Nylander to AHL contract

Denver, CO

The 2024-25 NHL season is approaching, slowly but surely, and teams are getting ready for the early stages of activities. Dates for training camp are yet to be announced, but we know the dates and opponents on the team’s preseason schedule. One thing that has to be figured out...

Early prediction of the Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 lineup

Alex Nylander, the brother of Toronto Maple Leafs $92 million star forward William Nylander has signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. Nylander became a free agent on July 1, and after not being able to get a contract in the NHL, he signed with the Marlies, the Maple Leafs’ minor-league team.

Brother of Maple Leafs’ $92 Forward Signs With Toronto

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Oilers Mailbag: Playoff Hopes, Bowman Hire & Trade Possibilities

The Edmonton Oilers start their 2024-25 campaign on Oct 9, 2024, against the Winnipeg Jets, and are looking to have another successful season in hopes of...

Oilers Mailbag: Playoff Hopes, Bowman Hire & Trade Possibilities

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