Vegas are still denying some teams permission to talk to Bruce Cassidy
Andy Strickland: Also heard yesterday that the Vegas Golden Knights denied the Los Angeles Kings permission to speak with fired coach Bruce Cassidy. As of Sunday night, don’t believe that the Toronto Maple Leafs had asked for permission to speak with him.
The Edmonton Oilers have spoken to Craig Berube, but not Cassidy
Ryan Rishaug: Heard that the Edmonton Oilers had some initial talks between Craig Berube and GM Stan Bowman, and that a formal interview is expected. As of Sunday night, the Oilers hadn’t been given permission to speak with Bruce Cassidy.
Coaching Searches and the Calgary Flames Rebuild Will Continue
Quick hits involving the Oilers, Jets, Devils, Blues, Panthers, Stars, and Flames
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Edmonton Oilers are going to interview Craig Berube, according to sources. GM Stan Bowman will also be looking to retool their blue line, find a top-six winger, a third-line center, and add toughness to their fourth line. They’ll likely explore the trade market for defenseman Darnell Nurse. The San Jose Sharks could be a fit.
The Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and New York Islanders could have some more front office moves.
There are some teams wondering about Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. The Jets need to improve their second line.
It may wait until early June, but the New Jersey Devils will be signing 2024 first-round pick, 10th overall, defenseman Anton Silayev to his entry-level contract.
Headed to the rumor mill this offseason will be St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, forward Jordan Kyrou, and defenseman Colton Parayko. If Sergei Bobrovsky doesn’t re-sign with the Florida Panthers, Binnington could be an option.
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers
The Dallas Stars have about $11 million in cap space, and pending RFA Jason Robertson is looking for around $12 million. Defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin and his $3.25 million will likely be made available again.
Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman and Morgan Frost are two to keep an eye on.
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