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Nothing To Say To Bloggers
by Paul on 07/04/07 at 01:05 PM ET
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Regarding the Nylander situation, from Japers’ Rink,
Just received a call back from the Oilers VP of Communications, Allan Watt. When asked to comment on the team’s complaint filed to the NHL, Watt responded, “I don’t have anything to say to bloggers.” I quickly reminded him that we had spoken at length Monday morning. Said Watt,
Well that was a mistake on my part.
Just like there are bad journalists out there, there are bad bloggers, some who just toss junk and hope some of it sticks.
It is unfortunate from the response of Mr. Watt that he is grouping all bloggers in the same group.
I for one can verify Japers’ Rink is good for the game and am stunned by the response from Allan Watt. I do hope they re-consider their position regarding bloggers and as always, I am willing to help in any way.
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Is There A Next Step For The Oilers
by Paul on 07/04/07 at 10:13 AM ET
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from Terry Jones at the Edmonton Sun,
Can you sue to get a free agent hockey player you believe you already had acquired?
Is that what the Edmonton Oilers plan to do to get Michael Nylander, er, back? Will NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman become involved to force the “return” of Nylander to the team?
Would the Oilers really want Nylander here after this? Would the Washington Capitals be forced to provide player compensation to Edmonton? Was the agent negotiating with the Oilers and the player with the Capitals?
Filed in: Edmonton Oilers, | KK Hockey | Permalink
Torres Re-Signs With Edmonton
by Paul on 07/03/07 at 09:18 PM ET
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via TSN,
The Edmonton Oilers have resigned restricted free agent Raffi Torres to a three-year, $6.75-million contract
Filed in: Edmonton Oilers, | KK Hockey | Permalink
Oilers On Nylander Situation
by Paul on 07/03/07 at 08:50 PM ET
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via the Edmonton Oilers,
The Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club is compelled to clarify the unfortunate and unprecedented circumstances surrounding the Edmonton Oilers and Michael Nylander.
On Sunday, July 1, 2007, Kevin Lowe, Oilers General Manager, and Mr. Mike Gillis, Certified Agent for Michael Nylander, negotiated and agreed to a multi-year NHL Standard Players Contract, starting in 2007/08. Mr. Gillis confirmed same to the Oilers in writing.
The Oilers then proceeded with preparations to announce Mr. Nylander’s contract agreement on July 2, and concurrently continued with the process of negotiating with other free agents based upon Mr. Nylander being an important roster ingredient for the future.
Filed in: Edmonton Oilers, | KK Hockey | Permalink
Oilers Sign Mathieu Garon
by Paul on 07/03/07 at 06:46 PM ET
Comments (0)via the Edmonton Oilers, The Edmonton Oilers have signed free agent goaltender Mathieu Garon to a two-year contract.
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Oilers Aren’t Talking About Nylander
by Paul on 07/03/07 at 11:52 AM ET
Comments (0)from Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun,
Despite rumours and an erroneous radio report and the allegedly waiting all day for returned paperwork, Michael Nylander did not become an Edmonton Oiler yesterday.
So upset at whatever transpired when the Washington Capitals announced they’d signed the free agent to a four year deal yesterday afternoon, Edmonton Oilers GM Kevin Lowe was said to be so livid he refused to talk about it, even to a Sun Media reporter parked outside the team officies for two hours.Filed in: Edmonton Oilers, | KK Hockey | Permalink
Report: Michael Nylander Signed by Edmonton Oilers
by Alanah McGinley on 07/02/07 at 05:14 PM ET
Comments (0)via TSN,
According to the Team 1260 in Edmonton, the Oilers have signed veteran centre Michael Nylander.
The report did not include any contractual details.more later…
Update 3:14pm ET:
Japer’s Rink has stated that 630 CHED radio in Edmonton “is now reporting that Nylander has agreed to 4 years with Edmonton. Salary was not disclosed.”
Nothing from the Oilers, just this earlier comment from Allan Watt, the Oilers VP of Communications, who is quoted as saying “The deal is done when [GM] Kevin Lowe tells me it’s done.”Update: 4:54pm ET:
Capitals have signed Nylander. More here.
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Note: Post originally published at 1:39am ET, July 2.Filed in: Edmonton Oilers, | KK Hockey | Permalink
Wait And See
by Paul on 07/02/07 at 11:34 AM ET
Comments (0)from the Edmonton Journal,
Oilers fans may well adopt a “show-me” attitude about the deal Lowe made. At least until the painful irony of watching Smyth sign with divisional rival Colorado for the same numbers—five years for $31.25 million US—that Pronger agreed to in Edmonton not so long ago, wears off.
Lowe said he called Smyth’s agent (Don Meehan) first thing Sunday morning to put in Edmonton’s bid. Lowe never received a call back.Filed in: Edmonton Oilers, | KK Hockey | Permalink
Shake-Up In Edmonton
by Paul on 07/02/07 at 10:31 AM ET
Comments (0)from Terry Jones at the Edmonton Sun,
The fans aren’t going to like it. And the players don’t like it.
Both fans and players will have trouble dealing with the loss of Jason Smith before wrapping their minds around the rest of the deal the Edmonton Oilers did yesterday in lieu of failing to sign a free agent.
Trading your captain? Trading another heart-and-soul player, a war horse and popular player and teammate? For a young ‘maybe’ and an old ‘maybe not’?Filed in: Edmonton Oilers, | KK Hockey | Permalink
Reports of Philly - Edmonton Trade
by Alanah McGinley on 07/01/07 at 08:46 PM ET
Comments (0)TSN’s Bob McKenzie is reporting a deal might almost be in place between the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers.
As noted by Spector:TSN’S Bob McKenzie reports the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers may be close to a trade that would send Joffrey Lupul and Jason Smith to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Joni Pitkanen and Geoff Sanderson.
Update 6:47pm ET
TSN now confirming they’re certain that Oilers’ captain Jason Smith has been traded to the Flyers. More info to follow.Update 7:17pm ET
TSN,The Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers have made a four-player trade. The Oilers have moved their captain, defencemen Jason Smith and forward Joffrey Lupul for defenceman Joni Pitkanen, forward Geoff Sanderson and a third-round draft pick in 2009.
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