Potential waiver targets for the Edmonton Oilers
Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers made a few waiver claims final season with ahead Kasperi Kapanen and defenseman Alec Regula. GM Stan Bowman might use the waiver wire or a late August-September commerce to deepen their roster. Some potential targets for the Oilers.
Mike DiPietro – Boston Bruins – 26-year-old Goaltender – Has solely performed three NHL video games and nothing since 2021-22. He’d doubtless get claimed by somebody who’s forward of the Oilers. Could be a commerce candidate.
Colton Ellis – St. Louis Blues – 24-year-old Goaltender – Two strong seasons on the AHL with save percentages of .922. and .924. No NHL video games and it’s not clear if he’s an improve over Calvin Pickard.
William Villeneuve – Toronto Maple Leafs – 23-year-old Proper-Handed Defenseman – Three strong AHL seasons. He signed a one-year deal however an NHL roster spot could also be blocked.
Samuel Fagemo – Winnipeg Jets – 25-year-old Left Winger – Shoots proper however performs the left facet. 29 targets final 12 months and 43 the 12 months earlier than within the AHL.
Matej Blumel – Boston Bruins – 25-year-old Proper Winger – Shoots left however performs the proper facet. Would common 37 targets in an 82 sport AHL season over the previous three years.
Who must be taking a look at UFA defenseman Matt Grzelcyk?
Michael DeRosa of The Hockey News: Matt Grzelcyk is arguably the highest UFA defenseman nonetheless on the market. He put up a profession excessive 39 assists and 40 factors final season with the Pittsburgh Penguins. A take a look at three groups who must be contemplating signing Grzelcyk.
Colorado Avalanche – They might one other third pairing choice to pair with both Brent Burns, Sam Malinski or Josh Manson, or probably as a seventh defenseman. They solely have about $2 million in cap area. Would he take a lower from the $2.75 million he made final 12 months?
Chicago Blackhawks – They might use a veteran to go together with their younger group of defenseman. He might be a second pairing defenseman and get some energy play time. The Blackhawks have over $18 million in cap area.
Calgary Flames – Would make some sense if traded Rasmus Andersson and moved right-handed MacKenzie Weegar to the proper facet. Could possibly be an improve on the third pairing over Jake Bean, or probably on the second pairing. Have $15 million in cap area with an simply Connor Zary to signal.
