Subj : Oilers News and Rumors: Barrie, Bear, Holloway, Broberg, More
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Date : Tue Dec 29 2020 04:40 am
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there are a few players worth
talking about on Monday, some of which have to do with the big team, others
with the World Junior Championships. First, there is news on the status of an
Ethan Bear contract and what kind of offer the Oilers have on the table for the
defenseman. Speaking of defenseman, one scribe believes Tyson Barrie could
earn himself a massive extension with the team. There is news on Dylan Holloway
and Philip Broberg from the WJC and talk of where Slater Koekkoek will fit
after being signed. Barrie Could Earn Big Bucks on Extension With Oilers
Sportsnet';s Luke Fox made some 2021 NHL predictions over the weekend and when
it came to the Oilers, he focused on newly-signed defenseman Tyson Barrie.
Tyson Barrie, Toronto Maple Leafs (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)
While some are under the impression Barrie will be playing to capitalize on
unrestricted free agency in this next offseason, Fox believes that Barrie could
be reinvigorated with the Oilers and earn a contract extension. e notes that
with Adam Larsson coming off the Oilers' books next summer, there should be cap
space to keep him on the roster.
Fox suggests a solid performance could keep him in Edmonton beyond this
season.Related: Oilers News and Rumors: Klefbom, Nugent-Hopkins, Bear, Haas,
MoreOilers Add Slater Koekkoek
It';s another depth signing for the Edmonton Oilers, but GM Ken Holland must
have felt the Oilers were a bit soft on the left side with Oscar Klefbom now
gone for the season. Slater Koekkoek has signed with the Oilers for one season
and will slot in behind Darnell Nurse, Caleb Jones and Kris Russell on the
Oilers blueline.
Koekkoek will likely get looks ahead of both William Lagesson and Theodor
Lennstrom which has left some Oilers fans feeling mixed about this signing.
Lagesson specifically was really starting to come on before his overseas loan
ended. Bear to Sign One of Three Contract Types
TSN 1260 host Jason Gregor�tweeted an update on Ethan Bear's contract talks
with the team and notes the Oilers and Bear';s reps are still trying to iron
out the money issue. Gregor writes in a two-part tweet:
Ethan Bear update: His agent, Jason Davidson and Oilers continue to have talks.
One, two and three year deals have been discussed. Talks have been cordial.
They just disagree on $$ at this time. Bear is skating in Kelowna.EDMONTON, AB
- MARCH 3: Ethan Bear #74 of the Edmonton Oilers lines up for a face off during
the game against the New York Rangers on March 3, 2018 at Rogers Place in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)
The belief is that a deal will get done for around $1 million unless Bear and
the Oilers find a way to do the three-year deal. Bear has little leverage in
negotiations and he';s running out of time if he wants to make it to camp on
time.
Gregor notes that if Bear cuts it too close, flying commercial might not be an
option now as the quarantine rules means he';ll missing the first few days of
camp. If he drives from Kelowna, he has Edmonton by December 31st.Dylan
Holloway Injured
Oilers prospect Dylan Holloway did not play for Team Canada at the World Junior
Championships on Sunday. It';s not clear the exact nature of severity of
Holloway's injury, but he did take the pre-game warmup and decided ultimately
he couldn';t go. It sounds like he';ll be ready for the game against
Switzerland on Tuesday.
"I'll be ready to go for next game."#Oilers 2020 first-round pick Dylan
Holloway is confident he can return to the lineup tomorrow vs. Switzerland
after missing Canada's win over Slovakia yesterday with an upper-body
injury.@HC_WJC | #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/Bs6F5mGI7g- Edmonton Oilers
(@EdmontonOilers) December 28, 2020
Holloway, 19, had an assist in 15:55 of ice time in the Canadians' 16-2 blowout
win over Germany on Saturday. He is not a candidate to make the Oilers this
season so his injury, if serious, won';t affect the pro team. Broberg on Fire
For Team Sweden
Philip Broberg had three assists and was named Sweden';s top player in their
World Juniors opener on Saturday. The Oilers 2019 first-round pick will look to
continue his strong play today vs. Austria but fans are getting awfully
excited about the buzz surrounding the defenseman.
There are many suggesting he could wind up being the player of the entire
tournament.
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