We’ve got another edition of NHL rumorus to start your Friday. There’s plenty going on in the world, but we’re here with moves that have nothing to do with COVID. Teams are trying to add pieces for a playoff run or decide their futures. It’s the Western Conference bias edition of our NHL rumours. Today we have items on the Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks.<\/p>\n
All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n
Rumour: Elliotte Friedman in the latest 32 Thoughts column stated the Oilers are looking at upgrades in goal, defence and a depth centre.<\/em><\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/FriedgeHNIC\/status\/1471006422729207811<\/p>\n Analysis:<\/em> General manager Ken Holland<\/a> will want to give Connor McDavid<\/a> and Leon Draisaitl<\/a> some backup. However, one of the main stumbling blocks is the team’s cap space. Edmonton is always dancing on the line, they’ve got players like Mike Smith<\/a> on long-term injured reserve. Columbus goalie Joonas Korpisalo<\/a> would be a good option if the Oilers need to fix their goalie issues.<\/p>\n The Oilers offence can score, but they need to stop leaking goals. Smith’s return to the lineup would be huge and allow Holland to concentrate on filling other holes. However, Edmonton has to win some games and show some fight.<\/a> They went from a hot start to falling away from the leaders in the Pacific Division. They now rank fourth.<\/p>\n Left defence seems to be a main concern right after goaltending. Duncan Keith<\/a> is in the later portion of his career and there’s uncertainty surrounding Markus Niemelainen<\/a>. Someone Jakob Chychrun<\/a> would be a good addition, but do the Oilers have the space to make it happen?<\/p>\n Rumour: Dan Rosen of NHL.com said the Predators should try to re-sign Filip Forsberg<\/a> instead of trading him in his latest mailbag.<\/em><\/p>\n MAILBAG: Why in the world would the Predators trade Filip Forsberg? Are the Rangers for real? What's the deal with the Olympics? Is Ovechkin gonna do it?https:\/\/t.co\/aP22Q33HZU<\/a><\/p>\n — Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) December 15, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nNashville Predators<\/h3>\n
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