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[Edmonton Oilers @EdmontonOilers]

TRADE 🔄 The #Oilers have acquired forward Filip Hallander from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney.

[Filistix @Filistix]

Thanks for saying the quiet part out loud, Chris. It needed to be said. https://t.co/yjDkhPIQON

[The Oilers Report @OilersReport]

Nurse traded to San Jose. No retention. Great move Bowman.

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If Nurse gets moved, there will be some additional signings depending on cap space freed up. 3rd PK and top 6 winger option. My guess is Nurse will retrieve a Defensemen or Winger.

[Ryan Rishaug @TSNRyanRishaug]

Sounds like Nurse has expanded his list of teams and San Jose now included. Oilers have some irons in the fire on him.

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I would love to see a Patrick Kane addition to the #Oilers

[The Fourth Period @TFP]

Teams calling Red Wings about DeBrincat https://t.co/jXKjsqikdu

[The Mug NHL @TheMugNHL]

I say this every time his name comes up in speculation, and I’m doing it again, if the Edmonton Oilers want a perfect top-six forward addition, they should target Alex DeBrincat.

Former McDavid teammate, prolific goal scorer, relatively affordable, would be an amazing fit.

[RCN @akaRCN]

Ilya Mikheyev played for Mike Babcock in TOR.
Ilya Mikheyev's agent is Dan Milstein.
Dan Milstein spoke out saying his players had no problems with Mike Babcock.
Ilya Mikheyev was, along with Dickinson & Murphy, ¾ of a strong pk unit in CHI.
EDM pk is 🗑.
Ilya Mikheyev is a UFA.

[Edmonton Oilers @EdmontonOilers]

The #Oilers have named Mike Babcock as Head Coach. https://t.co/WSNNP3Yrni

[Brodeur @ry_brodeur]

Not saying I support the Oilers hiring Babcock, but people should take a minute to understand what actually happened in Columbus, according to players on the team.

Babcock did not force players to go through their camera rolls on AirPlay, in front of the team, to “see what kind of person you are,” as was described on Spittin’ Chiclets

What actually happened was, in private, one-on-one “get-to-know-you” meetings during the 2023 offseason, Babcock asked several Blue Jackets players (and staff) to pull out their phones and show him family pictures.

He showed his own family photos too. In some cases the images were AirPlayed onto a screen in his office so they could view them together. Captain Boone Jenner said publicly: “He then asked if I had pictures of my family and I was happy to share some with him.” Johnny Gaudreau confirmed the same. he voluntarily showed photos and had “no problem with it.”

Babcock and the team called it a mutual bonding exercise.

However... not every player felt comfortable. Some younger guys later told the NHLPA the request felt invasive because of the coach-player power dynamic.

That discomfort triggered a league/NHLPA review, backlash, and Babcock’s resignation on Sept. 17, 2023 — before he coached a single game or ran a full training camp.

Had this been any other coach, I don't think they wouldve been fired/resigned but with Babcocks history, it was not a circumstance the Blue Jackets could look past

[The Oilers Report @OilersReport]

I think the #Oilers need a coaching change. I would bring in MacT as Interim Head Coach. He is experienced, knows the team and players.

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Would Kenny Holland deal Doughty for Nurse? Even out salary.

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Does this move make Henrique expendable? Any chance he would waive to move?

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@PuckPedia So could they add 2.75m of salary by deadline? But only 2 million would be able to play in playoffs?

[Mark Spector🇨🇦🇺🇦 @SportsnetSpec]

Hearing Connor Murphy moves to Edmonton for a second round pick, with half of his $4.4 M cap hit being retained by the Blackhawks.

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@oilers49er He is currently injured so can’t waive him.

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Kapanen would be logical choice to go on waivers.

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Oilers sign Jack Roslovic

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Connor McDavid 2 years 12.5million.