{"id":58192,"date":"2019-10-06T08:30:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-06T12:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonhockey.com\/?p=58192"},"modified":"2020-12-21T15:01:47","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T20:01:47","slug":"nhl-rumours-edmonton-oilers-winnipeg-jets-st-louis-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/10\/06\/nhl-rumours-edmonton-oilers-winnipeg-jets-st-louis-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re off and skating as the regular season commenced last week. With the start of the new season comes even more NHL Rumours! Last Word On Hockey is committed to bringing you the latest details from around the league every day. We’re kicking off your Sunday morning with NHL Rumours from the Edmonton Oilers<\/a>, Winnipeg Jets<\/a>, and St. Louis Blues<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All NHL rumours are taken from the original source and subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n

Rumour: Elliotte Friedman appeared on Sportsnet 590 and speculated<\/a> on Connor McDavid<\/a><\/strong>‘s timeline for the Oilers to become a cup contending team. He mentioned that he believes McDavid’s patience with the organization could be wearing thin. He believes GM Ken Holland has two years to prove to McDavid that they are going in the right direction.
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Analysis:<\/em> McDavid has the patience of a saint when it comes to the Oilers franchise. He’s in the prime of his career and hasn’t thrown in the towel on Edmonton yet. Can you imagine?<\/p>\n

Well, his magic eight ball is reading “outlook not so good.” If the Oilers don’t make some significant strides toward Lord Stanley within the next two years, McDavid’s patience could be a thing of the past.<\/p>\n

After five seasons in the NHL, three coaches, and just one post-season appearance, the Oilers seem lackluster. A generational icon like McDavid expects to see the playoffs more than once. Edmonton can’t seem to get it together.<\/p>\n

Currently, McDavid and Leon Draisaitl<\/a><\/strong> are carrying the team. In a perfect world, the Oilers would be able to split their two stars up. The team desperately needs more than one line with the ability to produce. If head coach Dave Tippett<\/a> can help his two star players motivate their counterparts, the team could harness some serious scoring power.<\/p>\n

However the pucks fall, it looks like McDavid’s timeline for the Oilers is shrinking rapidly. Should he spend his best years waiting to see if Edmonton can get it together? No. He’s dedicated five seasons to the team. If the Oilers aren’t going to get their act together, nobody should blame McDavid for jumping ship.<\/p>\n

Winnipeg Jets<\/h3>\n

Rumour: Elliotte Friedman also mentioned<\/a> that he believes Dustin Byfuglien<\/a><\/strong> is leaning towards retirement. He says Byfuglien was ready to confirm his resignation, but the Jets asked him to reconsider.<\/em><\/p>\n

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“I hate to be negative, but the word is that they have to talk him out of retiring.”@FriedgeHNIC<\/a> discusses the latest on Dustin Byfuglien @ScottyMacThinks<\/a> @SmrtAsh<\/a> @mikezigomanis<\/a>.#GoJetsGo<\/a> | #LeadOff<\/a><\/p>\n

Full interview ? https:\/\/t.co\/v9iFrQlaC6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YvDdzPHD8r<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) October 4, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n