Oilers CEO doesn’t need to be everlasting GM
Daniel Nugent-Bowman: The Edmonton Oilers shall be looking for a brand new GM as Ken Holland received’t have his contract renewed. CEO Jeff Jackson isnt’ within the place: “I don’t have any intention of being the overall supervisor.”
Jackson mentioned it’s a precedence to discover a new GM however they don’t have a timeline. He’s their appearing GM.
Oilers not planning however contemplating a purchase out, and desire a GM earlier than a Draisaitl extension
Jason Greger: Oilers appearing GM Jeff Jackson on goaltender Jack Campbell: “We’re each choice, together with Jack. We aren’t planning that (buyout), however we’re contemplating it.”
Jackson on a GM and Leon Draisaitl extension: “We have to have our GM, earlier than we entering into the meat of that (Draisaitl contract extension). I’m assuming they (Draisaitl’s camp) will need to understand how the GM is and what their plan is.”
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The Blackhawks are all in favour of signing Sam Lafferty
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Blackhawks additionally bought the rights to pending UFA Sam Lafferty within the commerce and they’re very all in favour of signing him.
Groups within the No. 2 total decide
Pierre LeBrun: Groups are calling the Chicago Blackhawks concerning the No. 2 decide and so they’re being advised it’s not out there.
The asking value for No. 4 is excessive
Anthony Di Marco: Groups have contacted the Columbus Blue Jackets concerning the No. 4 decide.
The value is actual excessive with one individual saying “A King’s ransom.”
Maple Leafs goalie prospect heading to Toronto
Hockey Information Hub: Listening to that Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending prospect Artur Akhtyamov shall be leaving Ak Bars and heading to North America.
Terry Koshan: Akhtyamov’s agent Dan Milstein confirms the report that he’ll be coming to Toronto. He’s anticipated to reach subsequent week.
Akhtyamov is trending mighty good, Toronto. May need one right here. https://t.co/DiMEyfxaXr pic.twitter.com/eJP4yViFfK
— Byron Bader (@ByronMBader) June 26, 2024
NHL Rumors: Jake Guentzel and Sleeper Groups
Is Jake Guentzel a chance for the Los Angeles Kings?
Dennis Bernstein: On the rumors that the Los Angeles Kings are all in favour of pending UFA ahead Jake Guentzel.
The Kings have about $23 million in cap house with 14 gamers beneath contract. Ahead Quinton Byfield wants a brand new contract. Guentzel may very well be searching for $9 million a season.
“By no means say by no means however GMRB must do some important roster carving.”