In at this time’s NHL rumors rundown, there’s extra harm information because the Florida Panthers are dropping one other key participant within the quick time period. In the meantime, Timothy Liljegren may get into the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs amidst commerce discussions. Are the Edmonton Oilers being linked to the defenseman after beginning the season 0-3?
Panthers’ Tkachuk Anticipated to Miss a Week, Barkov Out for 2-3 Weeks Attributable to Accidents
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice introduced that celebrity Matthew Tkachuk is anticipated to be sidelined for a few week as a consequence of an sickness. The group is hopeful he’ll return throughout their matchup in opposition to the Minnesota Wild on October 22. He has already missed one sport, sitting out Florida’s current loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Tkachuk’s absence comes at a difficult time for the Panthers, as he joins linemate Aleksander Barkov who can also be on the shelf. Barkov is coping with a week-to-week lower-body harm and is projected to overlook two to a few weeks. Maurice indicated that the group is concentrating on a return for Barkov earlier than the beginning of November.
The lack of each Tkachuk and Barkov is critical for the Panthers, who need to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions.
Liljegren to Make Maple Leafs Debut Amidst Commerce Speak
Jonas Siegel was among the many reporters who famous on Monday morning that Timothy Liljegren was paired up with Simon Benoit at Maple Leafs follow on Monday. He writes, “Seems to be like he may make his season debut on Wednesday.” Liljegren advised media after follow that he talked to go coach Craig Berube about getting again within the lineup and it was relayed that the main target must be on taking part in a less complicated sport.
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This seemingly gained’t gradual commerce rumors surrounding the defenseman. His title has been on the market and discuss is that the Leafs are seeing if there’s a marketplace for the participant. Allan Mitchell lately wrote in a put up for The Athletic that the Oilers are on the lookout for potential assistance on their blue line. He notes:
Edmonton hasn’t been linked to Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Timothy Liljegren, however the younger defender’s title is on the market in commerce rumours this fall. The difficulty may attain a strain level as a result of lack of taking part in time for the right-handed defenceman in Toronto. He has NHL expertise (196 video games) however can’t get into the Maple Leafs lineup.
supply – ‘Is there a big commerce within the Edmonton Oilers’ close to future?’ – Allan Mitchell – The Athletic – 10/24/2024
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Mitchell additionally famous in that article that there have been theories and solutions that the gradual begin by Edmonton may result in head coach Kris Knoblauch being within the scorching seat. He added, “Some Oilers followers are satisfied the primary massive transfer by Bowman would be the announcement of Joel Quenneville because the group’s new head coach.” He added, “That will be a surprising improvement this early.”
From a number of different sources I reached out to, there isn’t any discuss in any respect that the Oilers are desirous about a training change. It’s means too early for the group to be abandoning Knoblauch and whereas there are issues about their blue line, there’s additionally confidence this group can flip issues round.
What’s most definitely is that the Oilers take a shot with a free-agent defenseman who hasn’t been signed but. Chris Johnston and colleague Pierre LeBrun additionally reported the Edmonton Oilers have been linked to a pair of UFA defensemen. They wrote of Shattenkirk:
His camp, led by agent Jordan Neumann, stays in fixed communication with a number of groups, having in-depth conversations about his consumer’s potential match. It’s believed the Edmonton Oilers are among the many groups which have talked to them.
supply: ‘What we’re listening to about 4 veteran UFA defensemen on the lookout for one other shot: Johnston and LeBrun’ – The Athletic – 10/10/2024
It’s believed the Oilers are among the many groups to have spoken with Kevin Shattenkirk. In addition they steered Mark Giordano may very well be an choice.
