{"id":42070,"date":"2019-02-22T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-02-22T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=42070"},"modified":"2020-12-21T15:16:17","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T20:16:17","slug":"nhl-trade-rumours-edmonton-oilers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/02\/22\/nhl-trade-rumours-edmonton-oilers-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Trade Rumours: Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers And Florida Panthers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Friday and it\u2019s another edition of our NHL trade rumours. We\u2019re under one week away from the NHL trade deadline and we\u2019re breaking down all the action as we race towards next Monday. Today we look at NHL Trade Rumours surrounding the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/oilers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edmonton Oilers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/rangers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Rangers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Florida Panthers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>NHL Trade Rumours<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>Edmonton Oilers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour<\/em>: We start NHL Trade Rumours in Edmonton today. TSN&#8217;s Darren Dreger mentioned that he believes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsn.ca\/radio\/edmonton-1260\/audio\/dreger-chiasson-should-fetch-highest-return-for-oilers-but-don-t-count-out-kassian-1.1261211\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Edmonton will move a few more assets<\/a>. However, currently, the ask for guys like <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/chiasal01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Chiasson<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kassiza01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zack Kassian<\/a><\/strong> is pretty high.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u201cI believe that the ask is pretty high.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Oilers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Oilers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/t9pWrqtxDe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/t9pWrqtxDe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NicholsOnHockey\/status\/1098610891858145281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 21, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><em>Analysis<\/em>: The Oilers have slipped out of the playoff race and look like they are trying to retool on the fly. Selling off UFA Chiasson would be smart. He won a cup last year with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/capitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Capitals<\/a>. At just 650K any team could afford him, making him a very easy piece to see moved.<\/p>\n<p>Chiasson is a solid depth scorer that Edmonton should be able to get a decent return from. As for Kassian, he has 1 more year left and a team who wants some depth going forward may look at him. Both could bring in some much-needed assets for the Oilers at the deadline.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>New York Rangers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour<\/em>: Elliotte Friedman mentioned on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsnet.ca\/podcasts\/31-thoughts-podcast\/feb-21-2019-31-thoughts-31-teams-ahead-trade-deadline\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">31 Thoughts Podcast<\/a> that he could see a few teams targeting <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hayeske01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kevin Hayes<\/a><\/strong>. Teams such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/bruins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Bruins<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/nhl-teams\/blue-jackets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis<\/em>: The Rangers have been a pretty common team in NHL Trade Rumours. The team came out and said they were rebuilding last year. However, they haven&#8217;t made a ton of moves outside of trading <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcdonry01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan McDonagh<\/a><\/strong>. Hayes is a UFA at the end of the season and could be a solid addition to a playoff team. He&#8217;s a guy who can slot in just about anywhere and be effective.<\/p>\n<p>The Bruins already got <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/coylech01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Charlie Coyle<\/a><\/strong> this week. However, in such a stacked division it&#8217;s easy to see how they may feel they need to do more still.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Philadelphia Flyers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumour<\/em>: Staying with Friedman, he also mentioned the market for <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/simmowa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wayne Simmonds<\/a><\/strong> hasn&#8217;t been great. However, there are a few teams who think because of this they may get a steal on him as a rental.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\u201cI guarantee to you that there\u2019s some GM out there, or two, saying, \u2018I\u2019m going to steal Wayne Simmonds.\u2019\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Flyers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Flyers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SJSharks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#SJSharks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NHLBruins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NHLBruins<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Pens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Pens<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Flames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Flames<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oy8p9V9AzB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/oy8p9V9AzB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris Nichols (@NicholsOnHockey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NicholsOnHockey\/status\/1098582831935045632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 21, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><em>Analysis<\/em>: Philly has been a very common team on NHL Trade Rumours. It is pretty common knowledge that Simmonds is being traded. But, it seemed with so many big names possibly out there the market for Simmonds hasn&#8217;t been great.<\/p>\n<p>Boston has been linked to lots of teams, but an obvious fit is there. If the price is right there are likely a ton of teams that would be interested in Simmonds. Philly, however, is likely hoping some of these teams will start a bidding war to jack up the price. A trade may come down to late Monday when the deadline is, however, expect Philly&#8217;s GM Chuck Fletcher to be very active on the phones this weekend.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Florida Panthers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Rumours<\/em>: Lastly, according to Pierre LeBrun, the Florida Panthers have asked <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hoffmmi02,hoffmmi01&amp;search=Mike+Hoffman&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Hoffman<\/a><\/strong> for his 10-team list that comes with his No Trade Clause.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Hearing that Mike Hoffman\u2019s camp has been asked by Florida to submit its 10-team no-trade list which is part of the player\u2019s modified NTC. It is a No list. Doesn\u2019t mean he will be traded but obviously teams are calling so Panthers need to be ready.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PierreVLeBrun\/status\/1098675005741772800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 21, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><em>Analysis<\/em>: There have been talks of Hoffman being moved out so the Panthers can look at some big name free agents this summer. You do have to wonder if this is a bold choice though. Hoffman will likely have his first 30-goal season this year. After having 3 25+ goal years already. He has one more year at 5 million dollars.<\/p>\n<p>This likely means that most teams would see a fit for him. Any team looking for additional scoring for 2 playoff runs may want to take a look at Hoffman. He is an elite shooter and is underrated at his two-way game.<\/p>\n<p>It should be said that just because the Panthers have asked him for his NTC teams, does not mean he will be traded. It does likely mean they will be looking and calling around, however.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo:<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"9ywmQkQDSVljOMkwxJGvTg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/1086084852\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'9ywmQkQDSVljOMkwxJGvTg',sig:'oqhzwd6Sf1JjpwIzQ57KjkCbUyrmI2n9SHbeLfhBXtg=',w:'594px',h:'439px',items:'1086084852',caption: true ,tld:'ca',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we look at NHL Trade Rumours surrounding the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Florida Panthers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2473,"featured_media":42075,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,11,23,2,6,14,16,4321],"tags":[3870,1906,90,111,138,106,1179,771,48,5715,126,998,722],"class_list":["post-42070","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bruins","category-bluejackets","category-oilers","category-featured","category-panthers","category-rangers","category-flyers","category-rumours","tag-2019-nhl-trade-deadline","tag-alex-chiasson","tag-boston-bruins","tag-columbus-blue-jackets","tag-edmonton-oilers","tag-florida-panthers","tag-kevin-hayes","tag-mike-hoffman","tag-new-york-rangers","tag-nhl-rumors","tag-philadelphia-flyers","tag-wayne-simmonds","tag-zack-kassian"],"modified_by":"Ariel Melendez","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42070","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2473"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42070"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42070\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42070"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42070"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42070"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}