Posts About "Adam Larsson"
3 UFA Defensemen the Red Wings Should Target in 2021
December 4th, 2020 It is only December, and most years, it'd be taboo to begin exploring the group of unrestricted free agents available next offseason. However, nothing in 2020 has been norma,l so I am going to hope that Detroit Red Wing fans allow me to look toward the group of upcoming defensemen that will reach UFA status in 2021. As my esteemed...
Peter Chiarelli’s 10 Worst Moves as Oilers GM
September 21st, 2020 Peter Chiarelli’s tenure with the Edmonton Oilers was incredibly tumultuous and his regime was one that fans won’t soon forget. In his nearly four years in Edmonton, he made countless head-scratching moves, including overpaying on numerous contracts, struggling to find capable wingers and goaltenders (other than one season of Cam...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Panthers, Bruins, Canadiens, Oilers, More
September 2nd, 2020 In today's NHL news and rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins have hired Washington's former coach, the Florida Panthers have hired a new GM, the Boston Bruins have some important decisions to make and only one Edmonton Oilers defenseman makes the TSN Trade Bait Board. Finally, in Montreal Jonathan Drouin is not happy about certain...
Oilers News & Rumors: Russell, Larsson, Smith, Cap Penalties, More
September 1st, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the Oilers re-signed a depth forward, while a hint was dropped as to who the defenseman most likely to be traded this offseason is. There is news the Oilers are over the cap in terms of bonuses and a penalty is likely coming for next year's salary cap, and GM Ken Holland says the team will...
Could Oilers Actually Trade Away Multiple Top-Four Defensemen?
August 27th, 2020 Argue all you want about whether or not the Edmonton Oilers actually have two top-four (most people argue top-two) defensemen on the current roster. That's not entirely the point. What NHL insider and former NHL general manager Brian Lawton meant when he said he could see the Oilers trading two of their top-four d-men before next...
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Analyzing Gudas & Larsson as Trade Targets
August 19th, 2020 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I want to explore two rumours about possible offseason targets. Adam Larsson from the Edmonton Oilers and Radko Gudas from the Washington Capitals are reportedly players of interest for Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas. Might they be? Maple Leafs Trade Target One:...
Oilers News & Rumors: Larsson, Green, Greiss, More
August 18th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is plenty of talk about the blue line and how the Oilers might make changes to it. Who could the team possibly move and who will the club refuse to let go of? In goal, who might be on the team's radar if they elect not to bring back Mike Smith? And, is it true that Mike Green is...
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Penguins, More
August 15th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Boston Bruins are losing goaltender Tuukka Rask for the remainder of the playoffs. Why is Rask leaving in the midst of a series with the Hurricanes? There is also buzz that perhaps the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs might be a good fit to make a trade. Finally, is there friction between Evgeni...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Oilers, Draft Lottery, More
August 6th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is talk coming out of Montreal that Max Domi is of the understanding that this will be his last run with the team, the Vancouver Canucks have lost Micheal Ferland for the series, the Oilers are down two key players, and the NHL has announced the date of Phase 2 of the NHL Draft Lottery. Domi To...
Taylor Hall for Adam Larsson Trade Revisited
June 29th, 2020 Originally published Nov. 9, 2017 It has been almost a year and a half since the Edmonton Oilers and New Jersey pulled the trigger on the blockbuster deal that saw Taylor Hall and Adam Larsson swap organizations. At the time, the move seemed a rather puzzling one from an Oilers standpoint but after the club put together a surprising...
Oilers' Rags To Riches Story On the Blue Line
March 20th, 2020 Defence has been one of the main talking points for the Edmonton Oilers for the past decade and for good reason. For much of their time toiling in mediocrity the team had trouble finding consistent defenders that were able to effectively defend for 20-plus minutes a night. We saw multiple attempts to rectify this, acquiring players like...
Oilers News & Rumors: Klefbom, Larsson, Coleman, Trades, More
February 18th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is talk surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs interest in Adam Larsson, news on the injury to Oscar Klefbom and trade speculation over the Oilers interest in Blake Coleman before he moved to Tampa Bay. Plus, what will the Oilers do with so many injuries currently plaguing the...
5 Biggest Oilers Trades Under Chiarelli
December 12th, 2019 Peter Chiarelli was the Edmonton Oilers' general manager for four polarizing years. The highlight of his time was making the 2017 playoffs, after missing 10 consecutive seasons. However, overall, there seems to be a stank attitude towards him. Is it justified? Let's explore based on his five biggest trades. Cam Talbot What did he...
