In immediately’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Edmonton Oilers nonetheless trying to the commerce marketplace for a defenseman? In the meantime, what’s the standing of talks with Connor McDavid? Did the Anaheim Geese attempt to ship Cam Fowler to the New York Rangers as a part of the Jacob Trouba commerce? Brady Tkachuk denies listening to something about commerce rumors however says no matter is out there’s not true. Lastly, is Thatcher Demko lastly going to get a begin for the Vancouver Canucks?
Oilers Commerce Buzz and McDavid Contract Discuss
Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer continues to push the narrative that the Edmonton Oilers are in search of a defenseman on the commerce market. Stauffer appears to assume the Oilers are in search of a man able to enjoying the fitting facet, however this particular person doesn’t must be a shutdown man, and he may very well be a left-shot man. He particularly instructed the participant had time period, and added, “However I’m not saying who it’s.”
In accordance with TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, he requested Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson about contract talks with Connor McDavid. No discussions have begun and Jackson famous that the Oilers won’t even get a deal performed on July 1, which marks the earliest date a deal might be signed. That’s not a purpose to panic, says Jackson. This mirrors the Oilers’ dealing with of Leon Draisaitl’s contract scenario final yr and each side need to deal with hockey and wait till the wage cap is the place it’s on the finish of the season.
Rangers Denied Taking Cam Fowler in Commerce
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman mentioned on his 32 Ideas podcast that the Anaheim Geese tried to maneuver Cam Fowler as a part of the commerce to the New York Rangers however the Rangers declined. Friedman mentioned of Fowler’s standing with Anaheim, “It’s been on the market: he desires to be traded, he desires to play for a contender.” He added, “I by no means heard [Frank] Vatrano’s title in it, however I did hear Fowler’s. On the finish of the day, they couldn’t get it performed. I feel one of many causes is New York needed the flexibleness for each this yr and subsequent.”
Fowler has been linked in commerce talks for a lot of the season, and with the addition of Trouba, the Geese are possible making an attempt to cease him.
Tkachuk Stated He Didn’t Know About Commerce Rumors
Bruce Garrioch is reporting that Brady Tkachuk spoke with the media on Tuesday, and when requested in regards to the buzz surrounding him and the tampering allegations Michael Andlauer threw towards the New York Rangers on the Board of Governors assembly on Monday, Tkachuk’s response was that he spoke with GM Steve Staios and hadn’t seen the report. He additionally famous that something individuals hear relating to him leaving the Senators, “It’s simply not true.”
Associated: Rangers Nonetheless Have Unfinished Enterprise After Trouba Commerce
The scenario received ugly on Monday because the Senators accused the Rangers of “delicate tampering” whereas the Rangers refused to remark and mentioned solely that they had been turning the matter over to the league to take care of.
Is Demko Set to Play Tuesday For the Canucks?
Rick Dhaliwal studies that he wouldn’t be shocked if goaltender Thatcher Demko performs Tuesday night time for the Vancouver Canucks. There have been some questions on Demko’s well being and why he’s been dressing as a backup however nonetheless isn’t enjoying.
Former NHL goalie Jamie McLennan was a visitor on the Donnie and Dhali podcast and questioned what was occurring. He mentioned, “I used to be going to ask you questions, going, What the he– is occurring right here?’” He mentioned, “There’s a saying that for those who’re wholesome sufficient to put on a jersey. Which means you can be found to play that night time.” He puzzled if it was a psychological problem and never a bodily one which was holding the Canucks again from throwing Demko right into a recreation.
