Tag: Buffalo Sabres

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Wings, Sabres, Wild and Senators

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jason Gregor: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli said that they are no longer in on Jason Demers. They are remaining in touch with Eric Gryba, but they have a couple of other things on the go.…

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: The Red Wings think they could be close to re-signing Darren Helm. Gregg Krupa of the Detroit News: The Red Wings need a top-two defenseman. They could look at some of the…

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NHL Rumors: Eriksson, Okposo, Avs, Radulov and Rumor Roundup

On Loui Eriksson ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing the Panthers are not in on Loui Eriksson. Teams to watch include the Red Wings, Canadiens, Blues, Sharks and Devils. On Kyle Okposo ... Arthur Staple: Sounding like Kyle Okposo has shortened his list…

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NHL Rumors: Insider Trading – Lucic, Russell, Okposo, Landeskog and More

TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Milan Lucic has narrowed it down to two teams. As many as 10 teams were interested this week. Bob McKenize: Word was that the Oilers would offer a seven year, $42 million deal for Lucic.…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Maple Leafs, Avs, Trade Bait and Flames

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Former captain Dustin Brown: "can't say I agree with it honestly, but in saying that, I think Kopi's going to be a great captain." Jon Rosen: Brown on his relationship now with…

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NHL Rumors: Subban, Kings, Stamkos and the Lightning

On P.K. Subban ... Adrian Dater: An anonymous ex Canadien to the Toronto Star on Subban:  "They hated how much fun he had. The fact that he never sulked and pouted, win or lose, just bugged them" On the Los…

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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Wild, and Sabres

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets will be buying out the final two years of defenseman Fedor Tyutin contract. Going against the salary cap will be $1.21 million this year, $1.96 million next year, and $1.46 million…

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NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Perron and Jones

On Steven Stamkos ... Howard Berger: A "birdie" told Berger that Steven Stamkos is primarily looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres if he were to leave the Tampa Bay Lightning. On David Perron ... Eric Engels: Source…

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NHL Rumors: Could the Lightning Sign-and-Trade Stamkos?

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Shaun Starr: Bob McKenzie on TSN 690: "Don't think the Canadiens are serious players for Stamkos with cap being where it is & paying PK $9 million" James Duthie: 12 to 15…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Blues, Stars and Sabres

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks fans should keep an eye on Mike Richards. Coach Pete DeBoer loves Richards. Maybe a fourth line center. On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: If the Blues…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Panthers, Kings and Canadiens

On Kyle Okposo ... Arthur Staple: Don't rule out the Sabres and Panthers on UFA Kyle Okposo. On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Tannetti: "We tried to move up when two guys…

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NHL Rumors: Stamkos – Lightning, Sabres, Wings and Leafs

On Steven Stamkos, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McCown: McCown wonders if the Maple Leafs have a plan that would make Steven Stamkos $3.5 million in non-cap dollars per season through marking? Have been…

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