Oilers, Kraken, Red Wings, Canucks, Senators

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is news on a couple of injuries for the Edmonton Oilers, plus talk about a potential early extension for one of their young defensemen. Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken are expecting Shane Wright to be in the NHL to start the season and could stick around.

One insider predicts that Dylan Larkin will be traded by the Detroit Red Wings, and the same insider is reporting that the Vancouver Canucks are trying to trade the contract of Micheal Ferland. Finally, Kevin Weekes is reporting that the Ottawa Senators are making a strong push to try and sign Alex DeBrincat.

Oilers Lose Benson, Not Talking Extension With Bouchard

As per TSN’s Jason Gregor, the Oilers are dealing with a couple of injuries. He writes on Twitter, “I’m hearing Kailer Yamamoto is banged up, but nothing too serious. Might be ready to play in final exhibition game on Friday.” He then adds that the injury news surrounding Tyler Benson is not as positive. Gregor explains, “Not as good news for Tyler Benson. He will be out longer; they aren’t sure how long at this point. Will know more in next few days.”

I’m hearing Kailer Yamamoto is banged up, but nothing too serious. Might be ready to play in final exhibition game on Friday.
Not as good news for Tyler Benson. He will be out longer; they aren’t sure how long at this point. Will know more in next few days. #Oilers

Unfortunatley, the Benson injury doesn’t help the Oilers in terms of their salary cap. He was on the bubble of making the team and PuckPedia writes, “Benson was on roster for 50 games worth of days, so carries his full 750K cap hit while injured. If eligible for LTIR, no impact to #LetsGoOilers opening roster plans. If it’s short-term injury, changes their opening roster puzzle.” The Oilers had potentially planned to use Benson as a way to juggle their cap issues and him going down could affect their ability to set opening roster and maximize LTIR the way they wanted to.

Still with the Oilers, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff recently looked into whether the Oilers have had any conversations with Evan Bouchard or his camp about an extension. Arguing that it would be wise for the club to get good value before the cap really jumps, Seravalli notes that no conversations have taken place.

Shane Wright Likely to Stick With Kraken

Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis told Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic that he believes recently-drafted center Shane Wright will spend the full season in the…