Two Washington Capitals linked to the Edmonton Oilers
Chris Cerullo of Russian Machine By no means Breaks: Elliotte Friedman on Bob Stauffer’s Oilers Now radio present on how the Edmonton Oilers have had some degree of curiosity in Washington Capitals forwards Nic Dowd and Anthony Mantha.
“I do assume Dowd is on the radar,” Friedman stated. “The one factor about Mantha is that I’ve gotten the impression that there’s a restrict to what are prepared to do for Mantha. We’ll see. Presently of the 12 months, you must be so cautious. What’s the worth you’re prepared to pay?
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“I do assume taking a look at Dowd. I believe he’s somebody thought-about. Mantha, I believe there’s a restrict to the worth is prepared to pay. I do assume Dowd could be very a lot on their radar.”
The Oilers don’t have quite a lot of wage cap area and would wish to ship out wage. Defenseman Brett Kulak‘s identify has been within the rumor mill as he’s making $2.75 million.
The Capitals will doubtless need picks or younger gamers. The Caps are believed to be asking for a first-round choose for Dowd, and the Oilers do have their first-round choose this 12 months and subsequent. Younger Oilers which may curiosity the Capitals embrace Dylan Holloway, Philip Broberg, Raphael Lavoie, and Xavier Bourgault. Holloway appears unlikely to be moved in the sort of deal.
The Oilers are additionally believed to have proven some curiosity in Joel Edmundson.
The Nashville Predators may transfer Tyson Barrie, they’re making an attempt to re-sign Alexandre Provider and Juuse Saros doubtless staying
Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Nashville Predators defenseman Tyson Barrie made a commerce request earlier within the season and regardless of being the playoff race, GM Barry Trotz nonetheless thinks it’s there.
“I nonetheless assume if there’s a possibility on the market for him … I wish to do proper by him.”
Groups have been calling Trotz about pending UFA defenseman Alexandre Provider. The perimeters will hold speaking to his agent about an extension. He could possibly be an personal rental for them.
Trotz on Juuse Saros doubtless remaining with the Predators as they haven’t obtained a suggestion that’s too good to move up.
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“No, I believe he’ll be taking part in internet for us this 12 months,” Trotz stated. “I don’t suspect something coming. … We’re fairly secure in saying he’s going to be right here.”