Over two months of waiting, but here we are. Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to NHL Draft week. We’ll kick it off with a look around the blogging world with this week’s edition of Sunday Night Links.
What Will a Yakupov Trade Look Like?: It’s more than likely that these next few days are the final days for Nail Yakupov as a member of the Edmonton Oilers. What can we expect in return for the first overall pick from the 2012 draft? Certainly not as much as one would hope. Lowetide looks back at two comparable deals and takes a look at a rumor regarding the Oilers sending Yakupov to the Flyers.
Jason Demers Likely To Test UFA Waters: The Dallas Stars moved D Alex Goligoski (UFA rights) to Arizona on Thursday. That move sparked a thought that Dallas would re-sign one of Kris Russell and Jason Demers. Oiler fans have been pushing for Demers for a little while now, so this thought sent small panic waves through Oilers Twitter. Jonathan Willis calms the masses with this piece at OilersNation, suggesting that Demers is still likely to test the waters.
Oilers Release Pre-Season Slate: The Edmonton Oilers released their pre-season schedule earlier this week. The team will take part in the Kraft Hockeyville game this year against the Kings (10/2) and will once again open the pre-season with a split-squad version of the Battle of Alberta. The Oilers’ official website has the full slate of games. The regular season schedule will be released at some point (Likely Monday or Tuesday) of this week.
1st Round Mock Draft: Of course I’ll include a mock draft in this week’s edition! Over at Beer League Heroes, the man himself gives his picks for the opening round of the annual entry draft. Also included are two bonus selections, picks 31 and 32, which includes Edmonton’s second round choice.
Zach Bogosian A Target?: With potential options coming off the board almost daily, the Edmonton Oilers will need to get creative to fill the hole that is currently their RHD depth chart. David Staples over at The Cult of Hockey blog checks in on a rumor that Edmonton may be interested in the former 3rd overall pick. Staples also gives his opinion on a potential move for Bogosian.
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