If the Calgary Flames are on the verge of making a big deal or any deal, it seems GM Jay Feaster isn’t likely going to be talking about it beforehand. [The obvious question] is whether the Flames GM still sees his team as a trade-deadline buyer as it has the last three playoff-less seasons. “I [...]

The Edmonton Oilers on Thursday announced forward Jordan Eberle has signed a six-year, $36 million contract extension with the team. Eberle, 22, is entering the final season of his three-year entry-level contract. His new deal will take affect with the 2013-14 season and keep him with the club through the 2018-19 season. Eberle is the second member of the [...]

Quick Hits from around the league: Taylor Hall and the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly close on agreeing to a new contract, according to TSN Edmonton reporter Ryan Rishaug. It was reported that preliminary discussions on a contract extension were held last week between the two sides, so things are certainly moving along well. It will probably [...]

The 2012 NHL Awards Winners are listed below. Congratulations to all the winners. Calder Trophy (Top Rookie) Gabriel Landeskog Selke Trophy (Top Defensive Forward) Patrice Bergeron Lady Byng Trophy (Skill/Sportsmanship) Brian Campbell Masterton Trophy (Perseverance, Dedication) Max Pacioretty General Manager of the Year Doug Armstrong (St. Louis Blue) Vezina Trophy (Top Goaltender) Henrik Lundqvist Norris Trophy (Top Defenseman) Erik Karlsson Hart Trophy (Most Valuable [...]

The 2012 NHL Awards Show is tonight at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas at 7PM (ET). Below are the award nominees. Announced: Calder Trophy (Top Rookie) Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Gabriel Landeskog Adam Henrique Selke Trophy (Top Defensive Forward) Patrice Bergeron David Backes Pavel Datsyuk Lady Byng Trophy (Skill/Sportsmanship) Brian Campbell Jordan Eberle Matt Moulson Masterton [...]

Contracts to the Kings, Blues, Predators and Flyers for advancing to the second round of the NHL playoffs. Below are quick hits from around the league: Patrice Bergeron, David Backes and Pavel Datsyuk are the three finalists for the Selke Trophy NHL Award which is the award for the league’s best defensive forward. Brian Campbell, Jordan Eberle and Matt Moulson are [...]

David Staples of the Edmonton Journal suggests the Edmonton Oilers should look into what it would take to acquire Drew Stafford of the Buffalo Sabres. Staples says “He is also just 26 years old, in the prime of his career, and if the Oilers are going to win any time soon, this team needs more forwards in that 23-to-30-year-old age bracket, [...]

Quick hits from around the league Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com reports Mike Green is expected to miss another 4-6 weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery, scheduled for Tuesday. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal says ”There is NO way,capital N, capital O way the Blue Jackets would deal what could be the top pick in the draft for Ales Hemsky.” Jordan Eberle’s recovery [...]

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal answers fans questions regarding Sam Gagner and what he might net the Oilers if they trade him: Gagner’s long-term status with the Edmonton Oilers is up in the air. With Ryan Nugent-Hopkins making the team and centering Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle, and captain Shawn Horcoff as the No. 2 centre, that means [...]