Tag: Brian Gionta

Injuries: Sabres, Bruins, Canucks and Wild

Amy Mortiz of the Buffalo News: On the Sabres ... The Sabres will be without goalie Robin Lehner for six to 10 weeks with a high ankle sprain. “We were waiting for the MRI and waiting for a prognosis but…

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Injuries: Wisniewski, Chara, Orpik, Wennberg, and the Sabres

Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes James Wisniewski suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and will require surgery. Recovery time is expected to be about six months. “He was battling for a puck and a…

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Rumors and Video: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Sabres and Sharks

Sportsnet: Daren Millard, Nick Kypreos and Doug MacLean look at the Maple Leafs and who they should trade this offseason or not re-sign. Kypreos thinks the Leafs should trade Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak. Kessel is going to have to…

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Rumors IV: Sabres, Avs, Blue Jackets, Jets, Bruins and Maple Leafs

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres Nikita Zadorov is on a short leash and has been scratched several times. “It’s an in-house matter, he’s going through his growing pains but I’m confident will have it figured out,” said captain…

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Morning Hits: Staal, Beauchemin, Komarov and Bartkowski’s Hit on Gionta

Dan Rosen: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters said the Jordan Staal is real close to returning. He could return on December 29th against the Canadiens. Eric Stephens: Ducks Francois Beauchemin will be out tonight. Targeting their first game after the break.…

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NHL Rumors I: Blues, Stars, Richards, Canadiens, Volchenkov, Leafs and Legwand

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues goal was to sign Paul Stastny on Tuesday, but a source added that they were going to go to back to the Senators after to see what it would take to add Jason Spezza…

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NHL Rumors XIV: Franson For Gorges, Boyle, Green, Vrbata and Gionta

Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens waited until this morning to get the final word that Josh Gorges wouldn't change his mind and accept deal to Toronto, they then worked out a deal with the Sabres. Steve Simmons: The Leafs were hoping…

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NHL Rumors IX: Sabres, Oilers, Petry, Blues, Stars and Wild

Written by @Dale_Lamontagne John Vogl of the Buffalo News:  Sabres are about $20 million away from the salary cap floor on the day before NHL free agency, and GM Tim Murray remains unconcerned about his ability to reach it. Murray…

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NHL Rumors II: Iginla, Stastny, Robidas, Ehrhoff, Orpik, Gionta, Kulemin and Vanek

Richard Labbe: Contrary to reports, the Canadiens haven't asked about Jarome Iginla. Chris Johnston: Iginla will be testing free agency for the second straight year. Renaud Lavoie: The Avs and Paul Stastny couldn't get a deal done last night, he…

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NHL Rumors XII: Brodeur, Lightning, Stars, Jokinen, Vrbata, Sabres, Moulson and Niskanen

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Martin Brodeur is intrigued by free agency. "I’m excited and intrigued to see some of the options will be laid out in front of me," Martin Brodeur told ESPN.com Monday. 'It’s something that’s new to me,…

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NHL Rumors I: Stastny, Boyle, Alfie, Santorelli, Kulemin, Grabovski, Weaver and Gionta

Craig Custance: Predators GM David Poile said they have the budget to add a center. Paul Stastny would be a great addition for the Predators if they could land him. Helene St. James: The Wings have spoken with Dan Boyle's…

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NHL Rumors XIII: Toews and Kane, Niskanen, Mitchell, Canucks, Gionta, Oilers and Jets

Bob McKenzie: It is believed that Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane each initially asked the Blackhawks for a contract extension worth around $12 million per year. Toews and Kane will get less than that, but could still end up around…

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