Scouts here, scouts there, here a scout, there a scout, everywhere a scout:
Oilers continue to scout the Blackhawks tonight in Dallas. https://t.co/4u7NUg1hq3
— Oilers Access (@oilersaccess) February 23, 2023
Could Patrick Kane be their next big target?
Elliotte Friedman says the Oilers have made a pitch for Patrick Kane and it's up to Kane whether or not he wants to be moved. He adds that the Oilers declined a big ask on Sam Lafferty and also said that Erik Karlsson to the Oilers is a one in a million.
— Oilers Access (@oilersaccess) February 22, 2023
The asking price for Sam Lafferty:
Emily Kaplan believes that the ask for Sam Lafferty (linked to the #LetsGoOilers) is a 2nd round pick. Lafferty has 10-11-21 in 50 games for the #Blackhawks this season playing primarily in the bottom-six.
— Oilers Access (@oilersaccess) February 23, 2023
Other notes:
- The Oilers feel comfortable not trading for a defenceman: Friedman speculated that due to the play of Philip Broberg and Vincent Desharnais, the Oilers may not be looking to add a left-handed, puck-moving defenceman. If that’s the case, Edmonton’s defense could be exposed in the playoffs.
Elliotte Friedman wonders if Philip Broberg and Vincent Desharnais make the Oilers feel strong enough not to add on defence.
— Oilers Access (@oilersaccess) February 22, 2023
- The Boston Bruins are likely to acquire Vladislav Gavrikov: Per David Pagnotta, the Bruins are “nearing the finish line” to acquire the left-shot defenceman from the Columbus Blue Jackets. The only thing holding them back is their cap situation, which they are actively looking for a trade partner for Craig Smith.
Vladislav Gavrikov Watch 2023 may be nearing the finish line. Per source, #CBJ & #NHLBruins have the framework of a trade in place (talk of a 1st/3rd in package), but Boston has to clear cap space. One player I'm told they're shopping is F Craig Smith. However… (1/2)
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 21, 2023
- Detroit will likely hold on to unrestricted free agent Tyler Bertuzzi: According to Darren Dreger of TSN, the surging Detroit Red Wings plan to hold on to Tyler Bertuzzi. The Oilers had been linked to him as recently as last week, but Detroit has quickly turned around their season and only sits two points out of a playoff spot (with plenty of games in hand). In the last edition of the rumour roundup, I looked at several players that I’d want off the Detroit roster.
