Oilers CEO doesn't want to be GM forever
Daniel Nugent-Bowman: The Edmonton Oilers will be looking for a new GM as Ken Holland's contract will not be renewed. CEO Jeff Jackson has no interest in the position: “I have no intention of being a general manager.”
Jackson said finding a new GM is a priority but they don't have a timeline. He holds those GM.
The Oilers aren't planning but are considering a buyout, and are looking for a GM before the Draisaitl extension
Jason Greger: Oilers acting GM Jeff Jackson on goalie Jack Campbell: “We're looking at all options, including Jack. We are not planning that (purchase), but we are considering it.”
Jackson on GM and Leon Draisaitl extension: “We need to have our GM, before we get into the meat of that (Draisaitl contract extension). I think (Draisaitl's camp) will want to know what the GM is like and what their plan is.”
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The Blackhawks are interested in signing Sam Lafferty
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Blackhawks also acquired the rights to pending UFA Sam Lafferty in a trade and are very interested in signing him.
Teams interested in the No. 2 overall pick
Pierre LeBrun: Teams are calling the Chicago Blackhawks about the No. 1 pick. 2 and was told it was not available.
The asking price for number 4 is high
Anthony DiMarco: Teams have contacted the Columbus Blue Jackets about the No. 4 pick.
The price is really high as one person says “The King's Ransom.”
The Maple Leafs goaltender is headed to Toronto
Hockey News Hub: Hearing that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Artur Akhtyamov will be leaving Ak Bars for North America.
Terry Koshan: Akhtyamov's agent Dan Milstein confirms the report that he will come to Toronto. He is expected to arrive next week.
Akhtyamov is trending very well, in Toronto. He might have it here. pic.twitter.com/eJP4yViFfK
– Byron Bader (@ByronMBader) June 26, 2024
NHL Rumors: Jake Guentzel and the Sleeper Teams
Could Jake Guentzel be on the Los Angeles Kings?
Dennis Bernstein: The Los Angeles Kings are rumored to be interested in waiting UFA forward Jake Guentzel.
The Kings have approximately $23 million in cap space and 14 players under contract. Forward Quinton Byfield needs a new contract. Guentzel may want $9 million per season.
“Never say never but the GMRB is going to have to do some serious recording.”
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