NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Bruins, Blues, Leafs, Flyers

In another NHL Trade Talk Recap (Dec. 14), the St. Louis Blues made a big trade to land Cam Fowler and an insider report suggests they’re also looking to trade veteran Brandon Saad. Meanwhile, the Oilers secured a 6-3 victory over the Golden Knights, despite Evan Bouchard’s injury concerns. The Bruins have added Oliver Wahlstrom from the Islanders and trade rumors swirl around several Calgary Flames players.

There’s also growing interest in Patrick Kane and the fact he isn’t scoring. The Rangers face internal struggles, and is it concerning that Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews is experiencing a bit of a scoring slump?

Finally, has Matvei Michkov forced John Tortorella to “give up?” and would Slafkovsky pay to watch the Canadiens?

The Blues Are Getting Active in Trade Talks

St. Louis made one trade and is rumored to be looking for another before the NHL trade freeze on December 20. They landed Cam Fowler in a deal with the Anaheim Ducks and then pulled Brandon Saad from the lineup in the hopes they can get a deal done over the next few days.

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The Oilers’ Second-Line Bust: Did Edmonton Give Up Too Soon?

The Edmonton Oilers’ ambitious plan to pair Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson with Leon Draisaitl collapsed within weeks due to poor performance and chemistry issues. Did the team give up on this trio too quickly, or was their failure inevitable?

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Torts vs. The Michigan: Has the Battle Really Been Lost?

Flyers coach John Tortorella admits defeat in stopping rookie Matvei Michkov’s attempts at “The Michigan.” This signals a shift in his old-school coaching style. Is Tortorella truly embracing the modern NHL, or is Michkov’s creativity testing his patience?

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Berube Backs Matthews: Why Goals Aren’t the Whole Story

Despite Auston Matthews’ scoring dip, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube praises his 200-foot game. He emphasizes Matthews’ overall impact on winning hockey. Can Matthews’ all-around play carry the Leafs, or will his scoring struggles become a bigger problem down the stretch?

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Other NHL Trade Talk Recap Dec. 14 Stories

• 4 Takeaways: Oilers’ Feisty 6-3 Victory Over Golden Knights
• Rangers Hitting Rock Bottom as Players Question Each Other
• Berube Has Telling Take on Matthews’ Scoring Dip for Maple Leafs
• Michkov Steals a Sure Goal from Konecny in Odd Sequence
• Oilers Dodge Bullet: Evan Bouchard Status vs. Golden Knights
• Bruins Claim Oliver Wahlstrom Off Waivers from Islanders
• Did the Blues Scoop Another Oilers Target in Cam Fowler?
• Do Red Wings Have Trade Conversations About Patrick Kane?
• Slafkovsky Smartly Steers Tough Question About Canadiens Fans
• Trade Buzz Growing: Teams Want Several Calgary Flames Players
• NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup for December 14
• Defenseman Cam Fowler Traded To St. Louis Blues from Ducks
• Tortorella Quits on Trying to Hinder Michkov From Hated Move
• Failure of Oilers Original Draisaitl Line Led to Found Money
• Senators Must Seize Opening to Make Playoffs This Season

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