The Latest York Islanders aren’t rushing to call a brand new GM
Chris Botta: The Latest York Islanders GM search won’t be rushed. It’s going to take a while before their candidate list gets narrowed down and so they start meeting with owners Jon Ledecky and Scott Malkin.
One potential GM candidate said (to Botta) that he’s being patient because the list of people that reached out showing interest was “overwhelming.”
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Would the Edmonton Oilers consider moving Evan Bouchard and Stuart Skinner this offseason?
Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman’s hands have been somewhat tied given the variety of no-movement clause the previous regime handed out. Nine current players have some kind of trade protection for next season.
Fans are hoping for an upgrade in net and possibly some assistance on the blue line. To upgrade those areas, the Oilers may have to contemplate moving defenseman Evan Bouchard and goaltender Stuart Skinner. Would Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman be available this offseason? Would the Latest York Islanders move defenseman Noah Dobson in the event that they want to make some big moves?
Staying put and leaving cap space available on the trade deadline could also be hurting the Winnipeg Jets
Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Winnipeg Jets had salary cap space on the trade deadline that they did not make the most of. About $6 million value of space.
The 20-man lineup they used on Sunday was almost $15 million under the $88.5 million regular season cap. The Avs roster on Saturday got here in around $95 million.
The Jets didn’t have any LTIR candidates on the deadline, but they did have the space to make use of to their advantage in case of injuries. Forwards Gabriel Vilardi and Nikolaj Ehlers remain out. They might use some scoring assistance on the wing and a second-line center. Center Vladislav Namestnikov has gone pointless in 4 games.
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Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was attempting to make another moves which fell through for whatever reason. Possibly they were outbid, or a player was not willing to waive to return to Winnipeg.
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