Posts About "James Neal"
Flames Need More Veterans on Their Roster
September 23rd, 2020 When the Calgary Flames traded James Neal to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for veteran forward Milan Lucic, many wondered why the Flames didn't give Neal another chance. The deal showed no upside for Calgary until Lucic found a fit on the third line in early December. His Stanley Cup championship experience and his ability to mentor...
Oilers News & Rumors: Broberg, Neal, Draisaitl, McDavid, More
July 22nd, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Leon Draisaitl was announced as a Hart Trophy Finalist, but his teammate isn't sure he'll win the award. James Neal says he feels better than he ever has, the Oilers loan out a defenseman, and Philip Broberg has made the bubble for the Oilers and will officially join the hub team. Leon...
Oilers Need to Fix Their Salary Cap Situation...Here's How
July 17th, 2020 It was projected that the NHL's salary cap would increase this offseason from $81.5 million to the likes of $84-$88 million (per Eric Francis of Sportsnet), but an unexpected, unprecedented set of circumstances have altered those logistics. Now, with a reported "flat cap," teams, such as the Edmonton Oilers, who were potentially...
James Neal Buyout More Likely With Flat Salary Cap?
July 6th, 2020 No matter how you paint the picture, a James Neal buyout isn't pretty. If the Edmonton Oilers choose to cut loose their veteran forward thanks the announcement of a flat salary cap — or simply because they've decided he's too pricey an option to keep around for the production he brings — the organization will have to eat a good...
Oilers' 3 Options for Connor McDavid's Left Wing
July 1st, 2020 With just over a week until the start of training camp on July 10, Edmonton Oilers head coach Dave Tippett surely has an inkling of how his lineup will look when the puck drops for Game 1 of the qualifying round. Related: Oilers History - The Paul Coffey Effect One line that shouldn't be touched is the Leon Draisaitl, Ryan...
Lucic Calls Oilers and Flames Trade Condition "Hilarious"
May 9th, 2020 When the Edmonton Oilers made a deal to send struggling and overpaid forward Milan Lucic to the Calgary Flames, they received a veteran 20-goal guy in James Neal in return. What seemed like a winner for the Oilers was also viewed in Calgary like a breathe of fresh air because Neal was not at all meshing with the Flames. Part of the...
Oilers Season Storylines Left Unfinished
May 8th, 2020 Imagine going to the movies to watch that blockbuster you’ve been waiting for years to see. It’s a reboot of your most beloved franchise flick. It has your favourite stars playing roles they were destined to be in. It’s everything you’ve hoped for, the director and producers got it right. There are heroes, villains, action, and...
NHL Rumors: Blues, Golden Knights, Flames, Oilers, Maple Leafs, More
May 4th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of St. Louis when it comes to the future of Alex Steen. In Vegas, it sounds like the Golden Knights might be leaning towards a move with defenseman Deryk Engelland. Could the Calgary Flames see major turnover this season and will the Edmonton Oilers buy out James Neal? What Will Happen...
Oilers News & Rumors: Draisaitl, Slepyshev, Kassian, More
March 30th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Zack Kassian has found himself on the receiving end of a few humorous shots from his teammates and both Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid talk about what's going on with their downtime and what they'd like to see going forward with the NHL season. In other news, James Neal is listed as a...
James Neal: Oilers Most Likely Moved Before the 2020-21 Season
March 24th, 2020 As we noted when we took at look at the future of Kris Russell, next season, the Edmonton Oilers will have some decisions to make. As NHL owners and GM's meet in conference calls this week — much of the talk likely surrounding next season's potential salary cap — the topic of compliance buyouts will undoubtedly come up. In a...
Flames Could Lose Neal-Lucic Deal with the NHL Pause
March 22nd, 2020 The outcome of the James Neal-Milan Lucic trade was a storyline to follow in the 2019-20 NHL season. Now, the NHL has paused play amid concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. If the regular season doesn't resume, do the Calgary Flames or the Edmonton Oilers win the trade in its first year? 2019 Trade: Calgary Flames - Milan Lucic /...
Oilers News & Rumors: Smith, Russell, Fourth Jerseys, More
March 20th, 2020 In today's Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is belief by one NHL insider that Mike Smith has done enough in Edmonton to earn a one-year extension, while another insider looks at contracts for veterans like Kris Russell, James Neal and Alex Chiasson and believes all could be gone next season. Finally, there are rumors the...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Rangers, Hourly Staff, More
March 14th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the New York Rangers have signed a new player, even though they were trying to keep it secret. There is news on what happens to some of the conditions on trades that took place this season should the regular season now be over. Plus, there is some hostility circling some of the NHL franchises that are...
