5 Edmonton Oilers commerce candidates
Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Forward of the commerce deadline, the Edmonton Oilers will probably be trying to improve in some areas. They’ve moved many future belongings over the previous few years, and groups can be in search of the identical. Prime choices that may very well be moved by the commerce deadline because the Oilers will take one other run at it.
Stuart Skinner – The 26-year-old carries a $2.6 million cap hit and will go the opposite manner if the Oilers discover a beginning goaltender.
Matt Savoie – Will get a shot at making the highest two traces in camp. If he struggles, they may use the 21-year-old as a commerce chip.
Vasiliy Podkolzin – Earned a spot on a line with Leon Draisaitl, however can he hold it? Will Issac Howard or Savoie go him on the depth chart?
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Beau Akey – Will make the soar to professional hockey this 12 months within the AHL, and has a shot at making his NHL debut within the subsequent 12 months or two. Groups may ask for Akey when providing up fast assist.
Maxim Berezkin – A 23-year-old energy winger enjoying within the KHL. Put up 24 targets and 32 assists in 87 regular-season and playoff video games.
San Jose Sharks Mario Ferraro could welcome a change of surroundings
Max Miller of Sharks Hockey Digest: The 27-year-old San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro is within the last 12 months of his four-year, $13 million deal. He’s been within the rumor mill for years, it appears. The hasn’t formally requested for a commerce, however The Fourth Interval writes that he’d be okay with a change of surroundings.
“The Sharks are open to transferring Ferraro, who’s now within the final 12 months of his contract. He hasn’t requested for a commerce, however he could be open to a change of surroundings, and with San Jose including three new defencemen, now is perhaps the time. Groups that reached out in the course of the season will poke round this low season.”
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He’s performed increased up than perhaps he ought to have over the previous years and could also be higher suited as a No. 4 or 5 on a greater staff. TFP hyperlinks him to the Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, Winnipeg Jets, and the Calgary Flames.
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