Tag: Buffalo Sabres

NHL Rumors: Notes on Steven Stamkos

On Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and other possible destinations ... Darren Dreger of TSN: It's not likely that Steven Stamkos will sign with the Maple Leafs if he hits the open market on July 1st when you look at…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting, Canucks and Predators

Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres game ... Dave Isaac: Scouting the Flyers-Sabres: Coyotes, Sharks, Wild, Penguins, Panthers and Bruins. Scouting the Columbus Blue Jackets and Anaheim Ducks game ... Aaron Portzline: Scouting the Blue Jackets-Ducks: Maple Leafs (2),…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Red Wings and Maple Leafs

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Petr Mrazek is the Red Wings No. 1 goalie now and in the future, and he's going to need a raise. The Wings can't have a $5.3 million cap…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings – Trade Deadline Outlook – Atlantic Division

With just over three weeks to go before the trade deadline, many NHL general managers have to determine whether they are going to be buyers and make a bid for a playoff spot or become sellers and trade off expiring…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers and Sabres

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1200 on the Edmonton Oilers and the trade deadline. They have some big players that could be in play. Jordan Eberle's name could come up in trade…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Eric Staal, Kings, Leafs and Sabres

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... John Shannon on Sportnet  on Eric Staal during the 2nd period intermission. "I talked to his agent this afternoon, Rick Curran, I asked, they're suppose to be having discussions, he and Ron Francis. They have had…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Canucks and More

On the Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It's believed the Kings have had preliminary discussions about a contract extension for head coach Darryl Sutter. LeBrun thinks that contract…

Mark Easson

2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 17

Due to the All-Star break, there was not a lot of big shifts this week in our Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 17 compared to last week, but there was movement. The top three of Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks and…

Mark Easson

2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 16

The Washington Capitals once again sit a top our consensus NHL Power Rankings Week 16, after eight of nine first place rankings. The Chicago Blackhawks received one first place vote, with eight second place rankings. The Los Angeles Kings remain…

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Rumors IV: Senators, Sabres, Leafs, Jets, and Lightning

On Ottawa Senators defenseman Jared Cowen ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Senators defenseman Jared Cowen's stock may be on the rise as the deadline approaches somewhat due to his contract. If Cowen is bought out of the final year of…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: What The Oilers Could Look At If They Win The Draft Lottery

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks that if the Edmonton Oilers win the draft lottery this year, they should offer the No. 1 pick to the Arizona Coyotes for defensman Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The Oilers would get their No.…

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Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens and Sabres

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Botchford wonders that if James Reimer might land a 1st round pick like some suggest, what would Ryan Miller bring back in a trade?The Canucks could have traded Miller…

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