NHL Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Sharks and Lee
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe: New Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that he wants to have a coach named before the draft. On the New York Rangers ... Sean Hartnett: Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault: "We're definitely looking at…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres and Bruins
On the Florida Panthers ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: University of Denver head coach Jim Montgomery said he'd only leave for the NHL is it was a "the perfect opportunity." Montgomery has had two interviews with the Florida…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Devils, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Blue Jackets and Sabres
On the Florida Panthers ... Bill Whitehead: GM Dale Tallon on their offseason needs: "We'd like to get more scoring. Maybe get a little deeper up in the forward position on the wings." On Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington thinks the Sabres should trade their first round pick for an NHL defenseman. The Sabres will draft at the No. 8 slot again this year. The Sabres need…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The Kings don't have any trades on the horizon. They are likely coming, but nothing is imminent. John Hoven: The Kings had management/scouts watching defenseman Slava Voynov play in person multiple times…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Panthers, Sabres, and Lightning
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The Los Angeles Kings were trying hard to sign college free agent defenseman Neal Pionk (signing with the Rangers). John Hoven: Spencer Foo is the last of the four college free agents…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Wild and Sharks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Igor Eronko: Source saying that Viktor Antipin has terminated his deal with Magnitogorsk Metallurg (KHL) to sign the Sabres. Aivis Kalnins: Source saying that a deal between the Sabres and Antipin could happen sooner than…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Golden Knights and Avalanche
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Slava Malamud: Ilya Kovalchuk would likely prefer to stay around New York or end up in Florida. His family will be a major factor in where he goes - has four kids. It will likely be…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Dennis Bernstein: The Kings have given the Sabres permission to talk with Mike Futa about their vacant GM position. Dennis Bernstein: Think that Futa has a clause in his contract that allows him to talk…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Coyotes, Sabres, Lightning, Leafs, Canucks, and Foo
On the Florida Panthers ... Elliott Friedman: Hearing that the Panthers had interviewed Jim Montgomery on Monday for their vacant head coaching position. Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that Michel Therrien interviewed with the Panthers. Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that Therrien…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers and Anaheim Ducks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Shannon: Hearing that the interview process for the GM position has started for the Sabres. As of yesterday morning the Sabres had not contacted the Kings about Dean Lombardi. John Shannon: Names who could…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Brayton Wilson of WGR 550: It has been rumored for awhile that defenseman Viktor Antipin would be signing with the Buffalo Sabres, likely after the World Championship. League source today Howard Simon that Antipin will…