EASTERN CONFERENCE Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game 1: Lightning at Panthers – Sunday 12:30 p.m. ET Game 2: Lightning at Panthers – April 23, 7:30 p.m. ET Game 3: Panthers at Lightning – April 25, 7 p.m. ET Game 4: Panthers at Lightning – April 27, 5 p.m. ET Game 5: Lightning at Panthers – April 29, TBD Game 6: Panthers at Lightning – May 1, TBD Game 7: Lightning at Panthers – May 4, TBD Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1: Maple Leafs at Bruins — Saturday 8 p.m. ET Game 2: Maple Leafs at Bruins — April 22, 7 p.m. ET Game 3: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 24, 7 p.m. ET Ga ..read more

The Edmonton Oilers Have A Different Feel To Them This Year TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined Jay Onrait on SportsCenter and was asked if the Edmonton Oilers are the team to beat in the Western Conference. ** NHLRumors.com Transcription Who Make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Eastern Conference? Jay Onrait: “For more on this Edmonton Oilers victory Wednesday night over the Golden Knights, here is our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Craig, this is a significant win for the Edmont Oilers. Their team is their sixth in the last eight games because not only do they not have their cap ..read more

The Edmonton Oilers Have A Different Feel To Them This Year TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined Jay Onrait on SportsCenter and was asked if the Edmonton Oilers are the team to beat in the Western Conference. ** NHLRumors.com Transcription Who Make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Eastern Conference? Jay Onrait: “For more on this Edmonton Oilers victory Wednesday night over the Golden Knights, here is our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Craig, this is a significant win for the Edmont Oilers. Their team is their sixth in the last eight games because not only do they not have their cap ..read more

How costly could an Evan Bouchard long-term extension be for the Edmonton Oilers? Jim Matheson: “If we’re wondering what Evan Bouchard will get in new deal after next season, Adam Fox, who is very much same offensive talent, has $9.5m cap hit in New York. But deal kicked in 2022 after he won Norris trophy, and cap is going up. It could be $92m in 2025. So, $10m?” The Edmonton Oilers could trade Cody Ceci or Brett Kulak this offseason Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mailbag) After the trade deadline, still think that the Edmonton Oilers are short a defenseman and a top-six forward. Fans ..read more

How costly could an Evan Bouchard long-term extension be for the Edmonton Oilers? Jim Matheson: “If we’re wondering what Evan Bouchard will get in new deal after next season, Adam Fox, who is very much same offensive talent, has $9.5m cap hit in New York. But deal kicked in 2022 after he won Norris trophy, and cap is going up. It could be $92m in 2025. So, $10m?” The Edmonton Oilers could trade Cody Ceci or Brett Kulak this offseason Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mailbag) After the trade deadline, still think that the Edmonton Oilers are short a defenseman and a top-six forward. Fans ..read more

Don’t Expect Leon Draisaitl To Extend Right Away with the Oilers TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joined TSN Radio in Toronto and was asked about Leon Draisaitl and the possibility of him signing an extension when July 1 rolls around. NHLRumors.com Transcription**** NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Rangers Jeff O’Neill: Edmonton’s rolling through town on Saturday night, and I think Draisaitl can start negotiating on July 1. Is that correct? Darren Dreger: Yeah, that’s right. O’Neill: What the hell is that guy gonna like, is he just gonna be able to write a number on ..read more

Don’t Expect Leon Draisaitl To Extend Right Away with the Oilers TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joined TSN Radio in Toronto and was asked about Leon Draisaitl and the possibility of him signing an extension when July 1 rolls around. NHLRumors.com Transcription**** NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Rangers Jeff O’Neill: Edmonton’s rolling through town on Saturday night, and I think Draisaitl can start negotiating on July 1. Is that correct? Darren Dreger: Yeah, that’s right. O’Neill: What the hell is that guy gonna like, is he just gonna be able to write a number on ..read more

The Edmonton Oilers took a long look at Sean Walker Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – Go for a Beer and Explain Your Feelings episode on the Edmonton Oilers deciding to pass on Sean Walker at the trade deadline. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Marek: “Should shout out Sean Walker. Two goals in that, that game on Saturday. Friedman: “Yes.” Marek: “Okay. Friedman: “Edmonton took a long look at Walker. Edmonton took a look…” Marek: “They did.” Friedman: “… at Walker and ultimately decided not to do it. And Colorado got him. Marek: “They did. Two goals later ..read more

The Edmonton Oilers took a long look at Sean Walker Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – Go for a Beer and Explain Your Feelings episode on the Edmonton Oilers deciding to pass on Sean Walker at the trade deadline. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Marek: “Should shout out Sean Walker. Two goals in that, that game on Saturday. Friedman: “Yes.” Marek: “Okay. Friedman: “Edmonton took a long look at Walker. Edmonton took a look…” Marek: “They did.” Friedman: “… at Walker and ultimately decided not to do it. And Colorado got him. Marek: “They did. Two goals later ..read more

Quick hits on the Calgary Flames, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings and a few more Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There could be three big goaltenders available his offseason in Jacob Markstrom, Juuse Saros and Linus Ullmark. A buyers market. The Calgary Flames didn’t move Markstrom as they felt the offers weren’t good enough. A Noah Hanifin extension in Vegas wouldn’t surprise anyone and the Dallas Stars could look to extend Chris Tanev. Believe Ullmark wouldn’t waive his no-trade to the Los Angeles Kings. Believe the Bruins were talking ..read more