World News – GB – 2020 Copper & Blue Live Draft Thread

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The day has finally come and we’ll have EVERY update right here on this year’s project!

The 2020 NHL Draft has finally arrived in what is sure to be a one-of-a-kind event.The ongoing pandemic has put a wrench into a lot of things this year, so this edition of the NHL Draft will be a little different Instead of the dramatic drama of having all GMs under one roof, the project will take place practically this year

The Oilers hold the 14th overall pick in the first round and are expected to keep it.As for later picks, the team traded their second round for Andreas Athansiou at the trade deadline, so they will have to wait for the third round to make their second selection Speaking of which, the Oilers are set to retain their third-round pick in this year’s draft and choose to forgo 2021 in favor of Calgary to complete the James Neal trade

Edmonton Oilers select University of Wisconsin Centerman Dylan Holloway with 14th overall pick in 2020 NHL Draft

Up-to-date ticker with all the latest news from the whole league (more recent updates at the bottom)

Our first update project is a free agency update! Everyone’s favorite hockey analyst thinks Taylor Hall is bound for Edmonton or Calgary Prepare to be an extremely happy or extremely devastated oil country

McGuire on TSN1200 talks about Taylor Hall: « I think Alberta is a likely landing destination, whether it’s Calgary or Edmonton, I think either of those places makes sense. »

Ken Holland threw some cold water on the idea that Edmonton would draft a defenseman in the first round of yesterday’s press draft The Oilers have selected Evan Bouchard and Philip Broberg in each of the last two Expect the team to bolster their lead pool tonight

« I don’t see us drafting a defenseman »: Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland in 2020 draft https: // tco / 5USTOEUFWj

The Detroit Red Wings officially bought out LW Justin Abdelkader this morning Could Ken Holland return to a player he’s VERY familiar with to help bolster the team’s bottom six? Abdelkader has just had a disappointing season which saw him score just three points in 49 gaRmes Hopefully Holland will pass this one on

Update: Forward Justin Abdelkader has been unconditionally waived for buyout

Recent reports from Sin City reveal Golden Knights are shopping Marc-Andre Fleury HARD They’re willing to keep half his salary and include a second-round pick as a sweetener The Oilers are looking for would a buttu keeper take Fleury to 35 million with a second-round pick?

The Golden Knights have reportedly given a team a second-round pick to take just half Fleury’s salary, but teams, including the Hurricanes, are asking for a first and second Moving Fleury is top priority in this moment https: // tco / gkHBIMGpHD

It looks like Vancouver sniper Tyler Toffoli will be testing free agency Sportsnet’s Elliott Freidman reports that the Canucks haven’t been able to clear enough money to bring him back and expect the right winger comes to market Toffoli has accumulated 44 points in 68 games this season Could it be an option for Edmonton?

It looks like Tyler Toffoli is hitting the market due to VAN’s tight capitalization situation Another scorer available in free agency

The Montreal Canadiens traded Max Domi and a 2020 third-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Josh Anderson! The first big deal of the day is a doozy with two quality forwards to find new homes!

Canadiens acquire forward Josh Anderson in exchange for Max Domi and a 2020 third-round pick (78th overall) #GoHabsGo | @RONAinc picTwittercom / oxqHvOGrd6

Oilers news is pretty slow in the hours leading up to the draft, so I have a wacky rumor for all of you Hockeybuzz’s Eklund, known for his insiderrrrrrr status, reported a few days ago that the Oilers were in talks with the Tampa Lightning to acquire Mikhail Sergachev The Russian defender is a FRG and the club is in a bit of a crisis this offseason Would you consider sending Pick 14 and Evan Bouchard to Tampa for him?

The Washington Capitals have announced that they have signed a 4-year contract with Dr. Brendan Dillion with an AAV of $ 3.9 million He is a major advocate of the UFA market

BREAKING NEWS – #AllCaps has signed defenseman Brenden Dillon to a four-year contract with an AAV of $ 3.9 million

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has announced that they are expecting a January 1, 2021 start date for next season! Great news to start the project!

Gary Bettman announces NHL focus on start of next season on January 1

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