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Trade Idea Sees Bruins Acquiring $74M Defenseman in Bold Move
The Boston Bruins could make a bold move to add a star defenseman to the roster.Boston is looking to be aggressive this offseason to add more talent and compete for a Stanley Cup. With that, Heavy.com has a trade idea that sees the Bruins acquiring Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers.Bruins acquire: Darnell Nurse Oilers […] The post Trade Idea Sees Bruins Acquiring $74M Defenseman in Bold Move appeared first on HEAVY .
NHL Rumors: Byram Deal, Marchment Buzz, Nurse and Hellebuyck Trades
Yesterday was a busy day, but in today’s NHL rumors rundown, NHL free agency opens, and it’s a day of big swings and trying not to make mistakes. There have…
Top 40 2026 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
Rest in peace to NHL Free Agency? At this time last year, all the talk was about how much potential the 2026 free-agent class had. Stars like Connor McDavid, Jack…
Oilers free agency: Top 10 targets for Edmonton to watch
We’re hours away from the start of free agency, and the Oilersnation editorial staff has been hard at work in recent weeks identifying who could be the Edmonton Oilers’ top targets in free agency. From the forward ranks, to the blue line and between the pipes, we’ve identified 10 players that could be of interest…
Free-Agent Stuart Skinner to Sign With 1 of 2 Teams
Stuart Skinner hits the open market on Wednesday and there's going to be plenty of interest. It's been a whirlwind couple of seasons for Skinner, so look for him to seek a multi-year deal, with some job security. Skinner, 27, is coming off a season split between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins, as he was moved for Tristan Jarry mid-season, in a trade that didn't work out for either side. Skinner appeared in 27 games for the Penguins, posting a 12-9-5 record, along with a .885 save...
Maple Leafs Predicted to Beat Out Oilers For $21 Million Free Agent
One insider has predicted the Toronto Maple Leafs will beat the Edmonton Oilers to sign one of the top free agents. The post Maple Leafs Predicted to Beat Out Oilers For $21 Million Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY .
Oilers ‘had interest’ in free agent goaltender Bobrovsky: Friedman
Picture this: Sergei Bobrovsky on the Edmonton Oilers. For some Oilers fans, it would be hard to stomach. After all, he’s the one who helped the Florida Panthers beat Edmonton in back-to-back Stanley Cup finals. For other Oilers fans — which may very well be the majority — would rejoice over the idea of the…
Oilers trade tree: Looking at the Aleš Hemský branch of the Arnott’s trade tree
The Edmonton Oilers’ 1980s dynasty crumbled at the turn of the decade. With Wayne Gretzky gone, the Oilers managed to win the 1990 Stanley Cup with Mark Messier as the captain, but just a few seasons later, members of the dynasty were traded piece by piece. By the end of the 1992-93 season, no key…
Oilers free agent targets: Is Vladimir Tarasenko the perfect middle-six option?
The Edmonton Oilers could consider adding more scoring in their middle-six. Without Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl on the ice during five-on-five play in 2025-26, the Oilers managed to score just 55 goals, allowing 86 for a goal share of 39.01 percent. They were routinely outshot and outchanced, forming one of the worst bottom-six groups…
Latest report reveals what a Darnell Nurse trade would cost the Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers want to upgrade their blue line and are looking down several avenues at several defenseman that they can acquire to do so. One of those defensemen is Darnell Nurse and now we know more of what the trade talks between the Flyers and the Edmonton Oilers are like, and what a future trade could look like. We know that the Flyers are interested as much as one team can be when getting a player that their current team so desperately wants to get rid of. We know that Nurse...
Oilers must focus on a third pair defenceman — not a Darnell Nurse replacement
The Edmonton Oilers are spending the majority of their time right now trying to move on from Darnell Nurse. That’s what the latest update from Pierre LeBrun last night on SportsCentre with Jay Onrait. Many other NHL insiders have reported that the market is much more positive on Nurse than one might think. David Pagnotta…
Pagnotta: Flyers want Oilers to retain near $3 million in Nurse-Seeler swap
Some more details on Darnell Nurse trade returns are emerging. The Edmonton Oilers seem to be at a standstill, with reports indicating they want Nurse to expand his three-team trade list of Boston, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia. Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period is indicating that Anaheim and San Jose have not mentioned retention in their trade offers…
Oilers free agent targets: Scott Laughton would be a bottom-six luxury
One of the biggest issues plaguing the Edmonton Oilers in the 2026 playoffs was the injuries to their centres. Leon Draisaitl missed the last 13 games of the regular season and was clearly compromised during the series against the Anaheim Ducks. Jason Dickinson was injured even closer to the playoffs, while both Connor McDavid and…
Teams should play hardball with Oilers on Darnell Nurse
Darnell Nurse has four years remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $9.25 million. He had seven goals and 24 points in 2025-26.
Bruins’ Trade Package to Land Oilers’ Darnell Nurse
As we march closer to free agency, the Boston Bruins weren’t very active during the NHL Draft. We saw them trade prospect Fabian Lysell, who has a chance at a…
Oilers free agent targets: Why the Oilers need to pursue Matias Maccelli
The NHL free agent frenzy is almost upon us. It’s an exciting time of year, but also one that’s left plenty of scar tissue on the Edmonton Oilers in recent history. In 2024, the team made a big splash on July 1 when they signed Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson. Despite their impressive track records,…
Oilers Nurse Trade Could Be Down to 1-for-1 Swap
The Edmonton Oilers saga involving Darnell Nurse could be down to a 1-for-1 swap, solving the cap crunch situation. The post Oilers Nurse Trade Could Be Down to 1-for-1 Swap appeared first on HEAVY .
Oilers rumours: What interested teams could offer for Darnell Nurse
The Edmonton Oilers are in crunch time regarding a Darnell Nurse trade. Tuesday is the final day before free agency begins, and with a little over $7.4 million in cap space remaining, the Oilers’ free agency plans hinge on being able to shed Nurse’s contract. Nurse is set to make $9.25 million annually for the…
Ex-NHLer Mike Commodore targets Mike Babcock in latest Oilers post
Mike Commodore has renewed his public criticism of new Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock following the coach’s return to the NHL. The former NHL defenseman took aim at Babcock on X days after Edmonton announced the hiring. Commodore wrote,…
Oilers Add Connor Ingram Replacement With New Darnell Nurse Trade Pitch
The Edmonton Oilers could find themselves a solid Connor Ingram replacement in this Darnell Nurse trade pitch. The post Oilers Add Connor Ingram Replacement With New Darnell Nurse Trade Pitch appeared first on HEAVY .
Oilers free agent targets: Why Anthony Mantha is a high-stakes gamble
The Edmonton Oilers love to sign former top-six wingers. Following the 2023-24 season, the Oilers re-signed all of the supporting cast that got them to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, as well as Viktor Arvidsson and Jeff Skinner. After another Stanley Cup Finals loss, the Oilers turned to Andrew Mangiapane. None of the…
Oilers’ goalie options emerge as Michael DiPietro gets ruled out
The Edmonton Oilers continue searching for help in goal, but one potential target appears to be off their list. According to NHL goalie analyst Kevin Woodley, Michael DiPietro is not viewed as a fit under new head coach Mike Babcock.…
Which teams are still in the running for Darnell Nurse?
Nurse has four more years on his current contract at an AAV of $9.25 million.
Three top women’s hockey players named to Oilers’ development camp roster
Abbey Murphy, Caitlin Kraemer and Chloe Primerano will be skating with Edmonton’s top prospects.
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