Tag: Buffalo Sabres

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Capitals, Sabres and Bruins

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Brayden Point was at the arena yesterday but not practicing. He's still a few weeks away - was a four to six week recovery from late December. Joe Smith: J.T. Brown skated with…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Lists, and the Philadelphia Flyers

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks last night ... BSN Avalanche: Scouts listed to attend the Avs - Ducks game: Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes. BSN Avalanche: The Canadiens, Canucks and Flyers sent…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Sabres, Bruins, Rangers, Ducks, Predators and Stars

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: Sounding like defenseman Mark Streit will be return to the lineup on Saturday. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Goaltender Robin Lehner is not traveling with the team. Tyler Ennis isn't ready…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Habs, Wings, Devils, Sabres and Panthers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Goaltender Matt Murray was a full participant in practice yesterday. Olli Maatta was also on the ice. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Paul Byron could return after missing Saturday's game with an…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Avs, Lightning, Bruins, Habs, Coyotes and Blackhawks

On Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Adam Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend the Flyers - Lightning game: Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings.…

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NHL Rumors: Senators, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers and Rangers

On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Senators: If the Senators want to upgrade upfront, Coyotes center Martin Hanzal should be considered. He's in the last year of his deal and carries a $3.1 million cap hit. The…

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NHL Draft: 2017 NHL Draft Picks by Team

  The 2017 NHL draft is set for Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th, and will be held at that United Center in Chicago. It will be the first time in the history of the draft that it will…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Rangers, Wings, Bruins, Canadiens and more

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Brian Hedger of NHL.com: Forward Ryan O'Reilly practiced yesterday for the first time since having an appendectomy on Christmas day. They are hopeful he can return tonight. "He felt really good on the ice, has no…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Devils, Rangers, Wings, Canes, Habs and Lightning

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald: Coach Dan Bylsma said that center Johan Larsson had surgery on his dislocated elbow and wrist and is out indefinitely. Larson sent a text to a Swedish newspaper saying…

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NHL Injuries: Flyers, Bruins, Devils, Lightning, Flames, Stars and Sharks

On the Philadelpia Flyers ... Adam Gretz of Pro Hockey Talk: Goaltender Steve Mason left last night's game early with possibly a hand injury. The Flyers didn't say what the issues was, nor his status. Philadelphia Flyers: GM Ron Hextall said…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 12

  The Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild enter tomorrow game against each other on 14 and 12 game unbeaten streaks. The Blue Jackets are on top our consensus NHL power rankings for week 12, followed by the Wild. The Pittsburgh…

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NHL Rumors: Blackhawks … Sabres and Others Looking For Blueline Help

On the Chicago Blackhawks ...  Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: (mailbag) Scott Darling wants to remain with the Blackhawks, but he wants to be a No. 1 goalie at some point. The 28-year old Darling will be an unrestricted free…

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