On the Buffalo Sabres …
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington thinks that the Sabres are still trying to get Cam Fowler out of Anaheim, and that they should dangle next years’s first round pick.
The Sabres will try to convince Jimmy Vesey to sign with them next week.
They need to add a backup goalie after Jeff Zatkoff reneged on a deal and signed with LA. (written before Anders Nilsson trade)
Evander Kane‘s last little incident has some questioning how long he’ll be in Buffalo.
On the Edmonton Oilers …
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers will continue to monitor the Tyson Barrie – Colorado Avalanche situation until he’s either signed or moved. The Ducks could also still move a defenseman. The Oilers should still be looking to improve their blueline according to some.
Duthie: “The defence isn’t fixed though yet. I mean, Larsson helps but it’s not fixed yet.”
The came the money quote from Ferraro: “There’s no way they’re looking at that and saying, ‘That’s our six or seven guys.’”
GM Peter Chiarelli talking to Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now said he’s happy with their blueline, but could still look to improve it.
“So all things being equal, if we were to start today with our ‘D’ I’d be quite happy. I’d be very happy. Yes, I’d like to try to get someone that can compliment a power play and push the puck up to the forwards. That’s no secret. We will continue to look at. There’s still a couple that are out there. They are hard to find.”
On Kris Russell …
David Pagnotta: Have been told that Kris Russell is in talks with “several teams.”
On Jimmy Vesey …
Kevin Paul Dupont: Jimmy Vesey: “I’m still going to go to free agency and explore all my options.”
On Jason Demers …
Chris Johnston: Talk is Jason Demers took less to sign with the Panthers.
On Matt Cullen …
Josh Yohe: The Penguins are still interested in signing Matt Cullen. The Wild are also interested.