On the Edmonton Oilers …
Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like a to add a center. They need someone that can win face-offs.
Jim Matheson: The Oilers would like to trade for Brian Boyle.
Jim Matheson: Boyle would be perfect if he was right-handed, but he’s a left shot. He is still what the Oilers need.
Jim Matheson: The Oilers are one of the teams that is not looking for a defenseman. They need center that can win face-offs.
Lisa Dillman of NHL.com: The Oilers are looking to be buyers this year at the deadline. GM Peter Chiarelli isn’t looking to give up lots of young assets for rentals. Chiarelli is looking for a centerman, right winger and a backup goaltender.
The Oilers could look at pending UFA Michal Neuvirth or Jaroslav Halak, who has one year left on his deal at $4.5 million.
Brian Boyle has been tied to the Oilers. Jarome Iginla might be another option they consider.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Lisa Dillman of NHL.com: The Penguins are looking for depth on the blueline and could look at pending Hurricanes UFA defenseman Ron Hainsey. The Flyers have three pending UFA defensemen in Nick Schultz, Michael Del Zotto and Mark Streit, but can the Flyers and Penguins make a trade?
On the Carolina Hurricanes …
Lisa Dillman of NHL.com: With the emergence of several young defenseman this season, Hurricanes GM Ron Francis might start getting calls on 24-year old Justin Faulk.
On the Washington Capitals …
Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Forward Andre Burakovsky is out until at least mid-March with a hand injury. The Capitals will get a look at their depth up front leading up to next weeks trade deadline.
Zach Sanford is getting a shot on the third line, and his play in the past three games is why they may not need to make a trade at the deadline.
