5 Edmonton Oilers commerce candidates
Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Forward of the commerce deadline, the Edmonton Oilers will doubtless be seeking to improve in some areas. They’ve moved many future property over the previous few years, and groups shall be in search of the identical. Prime choices that could possibly 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 move him on the depth chart?
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Beau Akey – Will make the leap to professional hockey this yr within the AHL, and has a shot at making his NHL debut within the subsequent yr or two. Groups might ask for Akey when providing up quick assist.
Maxim Berezkin – A 23-year-old energy winger taking part in within the KHL. Put up 24 objectives and 32 assists in 87 regular-season and playoff video games.
San Jose Sharks Mario Ferraro might welcome a change of surroundings
Max Miller of Sharks Hockey Digest: The 27-year-old San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro is within the ultimate yr 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 yr 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 likely to be the time. Groups that reached out throughout 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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