{"id":113746,"date":"2021-07-08T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T16:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=113746"},"modified":"2021-07-07T21:43:51","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T01:43:51","slug":"nhl-rumours-rangers-oilers-wild","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/07\/08\/nhl-rumours-rangers-oilers-wild\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve got so many <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/rumours\/\" target=\"_self\">NHL rumours<\/a> at this point that we decided to give you a second edition. Plenty of NHL rumours are flying as general managers prepare for the expansion and NHL Drafts. The deals are only going to get going with the season&#8217;s end upon us. Today&#8217;s NHL rumours focus on the New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild.<\/p>\n<p>All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n<h3>New York Rangers<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: The Athletic&#8217;s Rick Carpinello looked at the Rangers trying to lock up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/foxad01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adam Fox<\/a> to a long-term deal.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">In our latest mailbag: Should the Rangers lock up Adam Fox long term? Is Casey Cizikas a UFA fit? More Jack Eichel trade talk? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NYR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NYR<\/a> \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAthleticNYC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheAthleticNYC<\/a>\u2069 \u2066<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheAthletic<\/a>\u2069  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BFKMkgEhZF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/BFKMkgEhZF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2PgvMOIX6G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/2PgvMOIX6G<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Rick Carpiniello (@RickCarpiniello) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RickCarpiniello\/status\/1410667519606722561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 1, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> Fox became the first player to win the Norris Trophy in his second season since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/o\/orrbo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bobby Orr<\/a>. The Harvard defenceman has proven that he&#8217;s worthy of a pay raise when his deal runs out at the end of next season.<\/p>\n<p>He currently makes $925,000 and will get a nice little bump in all likelihood. However, there are some wanting him to get locked up to a long-term deal. General manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/drurych01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Drury<\/a> has time before he has to give Fox a blockbuster deal. The Jericho, New York native has some more years that he&#8217;s a restricted free agent.<\/p>\n<p>This and the flat cap era means that teams will be more reluctant to give long-term extensions unless they have to. New York will give Fox the deal worthy of being a top-tier defenceman. However, they have time to get maybe one more deal in before having to break the bank for him.<\/p>\n<h3>Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: The Daily Faceoff&#8217;s Frank Seravalli listed winger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nealja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Neal<\/a> as one of his 10 likely buyout candidates.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NHL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NHL<\/a>\u2019s first buyout window opens 24 hours after the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StanleyCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#StanleyCup<\/a> is awarded. With <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SeaKraken?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#SeaKraken<\/a> Expansion looming, expect buyouts to aid in protection list planning.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 10 names to watch as buyout candidates:<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/otOWbqoSPS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/otOWbqoSPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/frank_seravalli\/status\/1412434898695208963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 6, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> General manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hollake01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ken Holland<\/a> has stated that he&#8217;ll likely use one buyout and Neal seems like the most likely candidate. The 33-year-old forward has two years at $5.75 million left on his contract. However, the production hasn&#8217;t been there enough for the team to justify that large of a deal.<\/p>\n<p>He finished with 10 points from 29 games in an injury-riddled campaign. The team would have $1.92 million left in dead cap space if they do complete the buyout. However, the initial savings of $4 million for the next two campaigns would be a big boon to the club.<\/p>\n<p>Edmonton does have needs they need to fill on defence and does have to lock down players like restricted free agent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/y\/yamamka01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kailer Yamamoto<\/a> this offseason. The Oilers could maximize that space to try and make some needed changes after their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs exit.<\/p>\n<h3>Minnesota Wild<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: NHL.com Wild reporter Jessi Pierce offered an update on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kapriki01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kirill Kaprizov<\/a> negotiations.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ICYMI over the weekend, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/mnwild?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#mnwild<\/a> GM Bill Guerin gave a semi-update on the Kaprizov negotiations &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PxysE6SbgV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/PxysE6SbgV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jessi Pierce (@jessi_pierce) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jessi_pierce\/status\/1412453551260024835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 6, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> General manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gueribi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bill Guerin<\/a> said there&#8217;s &#8220;a deal to be had here.&#8221; He&#8217;s also been on outlets like SiriusXM&#8217;s NHL Network Radio&#8217;s The Power Play offering his thoughts on the negotiations with the Calder Trophy winner. He said that he&#8217;s confident that both sides will get a deal done.<\/p>\n<p>The dynamic Russian can become a restricted free agent on July 28 and someone could try to offer sheet him. Minnesota&#8217;s GM would like to sign the young forward to a long-term deal, but Kaprizov is hoping for a shorter to mid-term deal. The Wild did nail down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eriksjo02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joel Eriksson Ek<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/07\/02\/eriksson-ek-signed-with-wild\/\" target=\"_self\">to an eight-year deal<\/a>, but Kaprizov is going to be a different situation.<\/p>\n<p>Guerin also talked about getting a new deal for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/f\/fialake01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Fiala<\/a> done and he may fall into a similar position as Kaprizov. Both probably might not give the team the long-term contract that Eriksson Ek got. However, it seems like they do want to stay together. The Wild really haven&#8217;t been this exciting of a team in a long time, but keeping this trio together would help that. 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