Tag: Buffalo Sabres

NHL Buyout Candidates: Atlantic Division – Practical To Not Practical

Different ways exist when approaching buyout candidates. Just because something looks good on paper does not mean it is. Think of it as sort of a good idea and bad idea scenario. This is not an easy process. Division wise,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Ryan O’Reilly

On the Buffalo Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 talking about the Buffalo Sabres and if they will trade center Ryan O'Reilly. Centers aren't easy to find, and GM Jason…

Mark Easson

Top-10 Potential Offseason NHL Trade Candidates

The 2018 Stanley Cup Final will end by no later than June 13. Soon afterward, the NHL trade market will return to life. In the coming weeks, several players who've been the subject of trade speculation this season could find…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sabres, Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, and Canadiens

On the Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres... TSN 1040: Bob McKenzie on the Canucks and their trade interest: "We know that Vancouver has expressed interest in Hanifin. I wouldn't be surprised if Vancouver has at least expressed some interest in…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vasilevsky, Bruins, Penguins, Kings, Hurricanes and Sabres

On Alexei Vasilevskiy ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that KHL defenseman Alexei Vasilevskiy (Andrei's brother) is getting interest from three NHL teams. The Tampa Bay Lightning are believed to be one of those teams. On the Boston Bruins ...…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Panthers, Senators, Leafs, Knights and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on their pending free agents: “(Paul) Postma, (Kenny) Agostino, (Brian) Gionta will not be offered contracts, and we’ve told as such. Austin Czarnik is going to be a group 6.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Potential Offseason Trade Targets

Looking at 24 players who could be trade candidates this offseason ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Taking a look at some players who could be dealt this offseason if the right offer comes in. Oscar Klefbom - Edmonton Oilers -…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Sabres, Avs, Red Wings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Capitals

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes have signed defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to a one-year, two-way contract. Craig Morgan: Ilya Lyubushkin's will get $832,000 in the NHL, $70,000 in the AHL, a $92,500 signing bonus and up to $425,000 in…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Islanders, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Canucks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aivis Kalnins: As previously reported, hearing that Blue Jackets prospect Elvis Merzlikisn has headed to North America to meet with agents to decide on his future. He could sign with the Blue Jackets. He…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Wild, Blues, and Maple Leafs

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Aivis Kalnins: Sounding like the LA Kings are exploring their options to bring back defenseman Slava Voynov from the KHL. On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Darren Dreger on WGR 550: "I think the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Buffalo Sabres

On the New York Rangers ... Bob McKenzie: The deal is not done yet, but David Quinn of Boston University is well down the road of being named the next head coach of the Rangers. Bob McKenzie: Rangers GM Jeff…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins And Their Blue Line … Sabres And Tavares

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: One of the items on the Bruins offseason to-do list is to improve their blue line and get a little bigger. “As far as size goes,” said Neely,…

Mark Easson