The post Country Music Star Signs Petition to Dump Him as Oilers Anthem Singer appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. In a hilarious twist, Canadian country music star Brett Kissel has signed a petition from a local Edmonton radio station to remove him as an anthem singer for the Edmonton Oilers. Kissel is known for being an avid Oilers fan and the organization has often brought him to sing the National Anthem. Unfortunately, the Oilers record is terrible when he sings. Virgin Radio Edmonton posted a tweet and suggested listeners sign the petition they put together. “Look, no hard feelings to Brett ..read more

The post Roster Roulette: Likely Oilers Lineup Changes for Game 3 vs Kings appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Edmonton Oilers didn’t play badly, but they didn’t put forth their best effort against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. Losing Game 2 and home ice advantage in the series, the Kings had some bounces go in, but showed up in a big way versus an Oilers roster that wasn’t as ready as they were in Game 1. Needing a better effort in LA on Friday, what roster will the Oilers be running with? It was a travel day for Edmonton will miss practice on Friday morning, but what lineup will head ..read more

The post Homegrown Alex Vlasic Signs a Big Contract with the Blackhawks appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL defenseman Alex Vlasic (2-14-16) signed a significant contract extension, agreeing to a six-year deal worth $4.6 million per year to remain with his hometown team. The Chicago Blackhawks drafted him in the second round, and after playing at Boston University (BU), he played a few games with the Blackhawks over the previous two seasons. THE HOMETOWN KID ???? Alex Vlasic is staying, read all about it ➡️ https://t.co/4q2vuJq5OE pic.twitter.com/TN3JgWzCid — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlack ..read more

The post Three Takeaways from Maple Leafs’ 4-2 Loss to the Bruins appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. In a frustrating and disappointing Game 3, the Toronto Maple Leafs surrendered an early lead and fell 4-2 to the Boston Bruins. They now trail the series 2-1. Ironically, it was the first time Toronto had scored first against the Bruins this season. However, in the end, they ultimately struggled to maintain their advantage, echoing issues seen in their earlier Game 1 playoff loss. Related: Maple Leafs Get Good News Ahead of Game 4 vs. Bruins Three Key Takeaways & Reasons the Maple Leafs Lost ..read more

The post Dylan Holloway’s Heroics Not Enough to Earn Oilers Game 2 Win appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Dylan Holloway has certainly earned his spot on the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff roster. The surprise forward for Edmonton early in the postseason, he’s not likely to go anywhere as the Oilers take on the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1. A question mark heading into the series, Holloway’s presence is a question no more. He’s here to stay and with two goals in Game 2, Holloway kept his team in the fight before Edmonton lost in overtime. Oilers fans were anxious about Holloway’s debut considering th ..read more

The post Maple Leafs Get Good News Ahead of Game 4 vs. Bruins appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. With speculation surfacing that William Nylander might be dealing with a concussion issue, there is good news expected as the Toronto Maple Leafs head toward a two-day break before playing the Boston Bruins in Game 4 on Saturday, April 27. The Leafs are expecting to be closer to a full lineup, with players who are nursing issues closer to better health. That includes Nylander. The Leafs remain hopeful that Nylander can return for Game 4 while Bobby McMann is being evaluated daily. As per TSN’s Darre ..read more

The post Patrick Kane Sends Note to Red Wings Fans Hinting at Future appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. It’s hard not to read into a message sent by a player to the fan base when messages directed at an entire city from one player are usually meant to double as a thank you and a goodbye. That’s why fans in Detroit aren’t entirely sure what to make of the note Patrick Kane posted on social media on Wednesday. It’s a positive message, but it’s also mildly cryptic considering the uncertainty of his playing future. Kane wrote: “Thank you Red Wings, my teammates, coaches and all the fans of Hockey T ..read more

The post San Jose Sharks Fire Head Coach David Quinn appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The San Jose Sharks have announced that the organization has relieved David Quinn of his head coaching duties. The news became official on Wednesday afternoon, with no replacement named. The Sharks (19-54-9) finished last in the NHL and failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. Quinn was in his second season as coach of the Sharks. He departs with a 41-98-25 record in 164 games. In fairness, Quinn was caught in a transition period for the organization, set for a rebuild ..read more

The post Zach Hyman Playoff Hat-Trick Just The Tip of What’s Next appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers made waves on Monday night, securing his first NHL Playoff hat trick in a stunning opening night win over the Los Angeles Kings. Hyman wasn’t the only player to have a big night, but his three goals were notable considering it’s the first time he’s scored a playoff hatty and he essentially proved his 54 goals in the regular season were no fluke. After tallying impressive regular-season numbers in his first three years with the team, scoring 27, 36, and 54 goals ..read more

The post Hurricanes’ Brett Pesce Injured, Out for Rest of the Series appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce suffered a non-contact, lower-body injury at the end of Game 2. According to Luke DeCock of The News & Observer, Pesce is likely to miss the rest of the Hurricanes first-round series with the New York Islanders. DeCock adds, “Timeframe beyond that still unclear, looks like a couple of weeks at the least.” Brett Pesce, who suffered a non-contact injury turning up the ice in his own end during Game 2 — officially “lower body” — is likely to miss ..read more