In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are making their trade deadline priority adding a top-six winger to play alongside Leon Draisaitl. Who have they identified as a possible target? Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning are now looking for a defenseman after Mikhail Sergachev went down with an injury. Jacob Markstrom is speaking about the likelihood he will get traded before the deadline. Finally, the Vancouver Canucks are looking to sign Elias Lindholm long-term. Where do things stand on that?
Oilers Identify Top Winger Targets at Deadline
According to Pierre LeBrun of TSN, the Oilers are looking at three possible options on the wing before the March 8 trade deadline. LeBrun noted that the top target would be Jake Guentzel from the Pittsburgh Penguins. He’s the flashy name that is often linked to Edmonton but it’s not clear he’s available yet. Outside of that, there’s been some speculation that the Oilers would be interested in a reunion with Jordan Eberle. LeBrun explains: “That name continues to grow within the front office of the Oilers, the idea of a reunion with him if Seattle falls out of it. He’s a pending UFA.”
LeBrun also mentioned Vladimir Tarasenko as a name to watch in connection to Edmonton. He changed agents for the second time in seven months and the fourth time in three years, and it is believed he would waive his full no-move clause to go to a contender. Finally, the Detroit Red Wings might be a team to watch as Daniel Srong and David Perron could be on the move if the Red Wings fall out of the playoff race.
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Darren Dreger said the Oilers are leaning towards a forward, but says the Oilers are also talking about having conversations about their defense. He mentioned Sean Walker and Chris Tanev and said the Oilers want to stay in the market on every possible option in the event the team has to pivot last minute.
Lightning May Need a Defenseman Now
Mikhail Sergachev required surgery after a reverse hit that badly injured his leg. Chris Johnston notes that this has left the Lightning in a situation where they need to find a replacement on their blue line, assuming Sergachev can’t return before the playoffs.
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Right now, there is no timetable for his recovery and the immediate surgery was done, in part, to get that timeline and have the information needed so…
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