{"id":233859,"date":"2025-10-23T07:33:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/233859\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T07:33:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:33:13","slug":"nhl-rumors-tippett-mix-up-oilers-scout-goalie-maple-leafs-tired-the-hockey-writers-nhl-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/233859\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumors: Tippett Mix-Up, Oilers Scout Goalie, Maple Leafs “Tired” – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s NHL rumors rundown, there was talk that Owen Tippett<\/a> might be out there in terms of trade speculation, but one insider believes that chatter was overblown. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are frustrated in more ways than one. What\u2019s the issue with the top line, and is there tension behind their early struggles? Finally, the Edmonton Oilers are looking at both a right-shot center and a possible goalie upgrade. <\/p>\n

Tippett Trade Talk Overblown<\/p>\n

Speaking on\u00a0Morning Cuppa Hockey,<\/a>\u00a0NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said he doesn\u2019t believe the Philadelphia Flyers are actively shopping 25-year-old winger Owen Tippett. He heard trade rumors surrounding the player, but noted he didn\u2019t mention Tippett in his reports for a reason. He doesn\u2019t think the Flyers are looking to move him. <\/p>\n

Friedman explained, \u201cIt\u2019s more likely someone asked about Tippett, or maybe the Flyers were looking at something else and his name came up as a return piece.\u201d He added, \u201cI have not heard his name being out there, so this strikes me as it was like a particular team or a particular situation, and his name may have come up in a report or someone finds out about it, and then here we go.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oilers Looking at Right-Handed Center and Scouting Blue Jackets Goalie<\/p>\n

During the intermission of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Ottawa Senators game on Tuesday, Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer hinted that the team could be eyeing right-handed center \u2014 specifically, a 23- or 24-year-old to replace a player they moved this past summer. <\/p>\n

\"JetJet Greaves, Columbus Blue Jackets (Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n

Stauffer did not offer up any names but mentioned that Edmonton has been shopping for a depth center to replace Sam O\u2019Reilly. This could mean the team is considering college hockey players and international free agents as possible signing options. It\u2019s an avenue the Oilers have explored in the past, and Stauffer believes the Oilers could add someone within the next year. <\/p>\n

There was also talk that the Oilers had a goalie scout at a recent Blue Jackets game. The Athletic\u2019s Aaron Portzline noted<\/a>\u00a0that several NHL scouts were at the Blue Jackets vs. Colorado Avalanche game, including an Oilers\u2019 goalie scout. It\u2019s unclear who they were looking at, but Elvis Merzlikins<\/a> has been loosely linked to the Oilers in the past, and Jet Greaves is an interesting prospect as a 24-year-old Group 6 UFA.<\/p>\n

Tanev Out, Maple Leafs Frustration Becoming a Concern<\/p>\n

Head coach Craig Berube says defenseman<\/a> Chris Tanev is feeling better after an inadvertent shot to the head from a helmet, but lists his status as \u201cquestionable right now.\u201d This is just the tip of what\u2019s frustrating the Maple Leafs these days. <\/p>\n

While discussing the lack of sustained offensive pressure from the top line, Berube admitted he\u2019s growing tired of how little his combinations seem to produce effective results. \u201cIt could take some time, but I\u2019m getting tired of it, to be honest with you,\u201d Berube said following Tuesday\u2019s 5-2 loss<\/a> to the New Jersey Devils. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s unclear what the Leafs will do if they can\u2019t find a fit with Auston Matthews, but it\u2019s become clear early that the team misses Mitch Marner. <\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the drama surrounding Anthony Stolarz\u2019s recent remarks. He spoke after the loss to the Devils and said he loved the effort from the team, despite the loss. They were interesting comments considering the Leafs gave up a 4-on-1 that the Devils scored on. Some were suggesting he\u2019s been told to keep issues in the room. <\/p>\n

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