Tag: Buffalo Sabres

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Predators, Penguins, Lightning, Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Panthers

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is looking to add before the trade deadline on Wednesday. The Oilers could use an experience back up goalie to give Cam Talbot a break.…

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NHL Rumors: New York Rangers With A Little Kings, Canucks and Oilers

On the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, Kevin Shattenkirk and Brian Boyle ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Three sources have said that when teams are talking to the New York Rangers, they bring up J.T.…

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NHL Rumors: Trade Talk Increases As NHL Trade Deadline Nears

Trade talk increasing as the deadline approaches ... Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has increased in the past 48 hours as three more teams have accepted their position in the standings - Carolina…

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NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres

On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Multiple sources are saying the prospect Stanislav Galiev is on the trading block. Galiev has 15 goals and 11 assists in 33 games in the AHL this season. Other…

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NHL Rumors: Knights, Devils, and Potential Matches For Rental Defensemen

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Aaron Portzline: Golden Knights GM George McPhee said they've been studying how then GM Doug Risebrough build the Minnesota Wild in their expansion process. Andy Graziano: Vegas owner Bill Foley said that there final…

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes Blueline Depth Drawing Interest

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun of TSN: The Carolina Hurricanes, like the Anaheim Ducks, are drawing plenty of interest in their good, young blueline depth. "I think everyone is always looking for D and we feel comfortable with…

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NHL Injuries: Leafs, Pens, Lightning, Sabres, Wings, Jackets, Blues, and Jets

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: Mitch Marner's injury isn't serious. He may not play tonight, but it's not believed to be a long-term issue. Jonas Siegel: Forward Mitch Marner didn't practice yesterday and coach Mike Babcock is hopeful…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Sabres, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Pens and Flyers

On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Roberto Luongo is fine after leaving Wednesday's game because of cramping. He received some IVs and will be okay. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: Derek Grant left last night's game with…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting STL-VAN and BUF-COL …. Lazar and the Senators

On Scouting the St. Louis Blues and Vancouver Canucks ... Lou Korac: Scouts listed to attend the Blues - Canucks game: Anaheim Ducks (2), Chicago Blackhawks, (2) Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins,  San Jose Sharks,…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting OTT-BUF, TOR-NYI, Panthers and Sabres

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres ... Bruce Garrioch: Scouts listed to attend last nights the Senators - Sabres game: San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers. Bill West: The Penguins are…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Sabres and Maple Leafs

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Carl Hagelin and Conor Sheary skated yesterday morning. Hagelin is still in concussion protocol. Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan: "Hagelin skated this morning. He's still status quo. We'll see how he responds after…

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Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…

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