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NHL Rumors: Oilers to buyout James Neal, Golden Knights to trade goalie, and Canucks moving Nate Schmidt

Mar 6, 2021; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames forward Matt Tkachuk (19) and Edmonton Oilers forward James Neal (18) fight during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

As three major offseason dates approach on the calendar, you can expect several NHL Rumors post per day. The Expansion Draft is July 21st, Entry Draft is the 23rd, and Free Agent Frenzy starts on the 28th.

We kick off today’s offseason transaction talk with the Edmonton Oilers who have plans to add Duncan Keith via trade. They will also seek more cap flexibility and will use the first buyout window to do so.