Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Rumors II: Don’t Be Looking For A Big Lightning Trade

On the Tampa Bay Lightning rumors ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning sit 11th in the Eastern Conference and it's not looking like GM Steve Yzerman will be making a big move anytime soon. "Don't sit…

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Rumors III: Friedman Rumor Roundup

Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Board of Governors will be meeting next week, where the NHL usually gives an estimate on next seasons salary cap. One executive: “You’re going to be happy if it…

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Injuries: Canadiens, Rangers, Ducks, Sabres, Bruins and More

On the Canadiens ... Pierre LeBrun: Carey Price met with doctors over the weekend to have more tests done. The Canadiens should have more concrete info early this week. On the Rangers ... Dan Rosen: Derek Stepan has two broken…

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Rumors: Leafs, Avs, Kings, Ducks, Scouting and Devlis

On the Maple Leafs ... Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Pending free agent, James Reimer has increased his value to the Maple Leafs with his play in the past month. It seems unlikely that they will re-sign him. Jonathan Bernier has…

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Quick Hits: Roster Notes, Lines, Pairings and Starting Goalies

Roster Notes ... Arpon Basu: Carey Price practiced with the team for the first time since suffering his injury. Andy Strickland: Reports are that Blues Jori Lehtera spent last night in a Columbus hospital as a precautionary measure. They are…

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Injuries: Pens, Isles, Lightning, Coyotes, Flyers, Sabres, Leafs and Blues

On the Penguins ... Bob McKenzie: Olli Maatta remained in hospital over night. No update on his status just yet. Dave Molinari: There is no indication that Maatta does have damage to any of his internal organs. not very good replays…

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Injuries: Wild, Lightning, Isles, Panthers, Flames, Oilers and More

On the Wild ... Rachel Blount of the Star Tribune: Zach Parise has started skating on his own, but there is no timetable for his return. "He's getting better,'' Yeo said. "We'll see where he's at when we come home…

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Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…

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Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Some League Notes

INJURY NOTES ... On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Duncan Keith and Michal Rozsival will play tonight. On the Sabres ... John Vogl: Defenseman Zach Bogosian is happy with the way full practices have gone.…

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Rumors II: Avs, Flames, Leafs, Devils, Canes, Flyers and More

Garrioch Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talk is that Joe Sakic is calling around the league desperately looking for help to kickstart the 4-9-1 Avs. Sources saying they are wanting to improve their blueline. Flames GM Brad…

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Rink Rumblings: A War of Attrition and Defensive Demand

By Michael Augello Each week in "Rink Rumblings" we'll take an in-depth look at the players, games, news and rumors from around the National Hockey League from the past week. A War of Attrition Injuries are a fact of life…

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Rumors II: Leafs, Stars, Canadiens, Flames, Kings, Predators and Coyotes

Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Flyers and Maple Leafs were heavily after Nikita Zaitsev last summer, with the Flames, Kings and Canucks interested as well. “If he’s not 100 per cent ready for the NHL,” one…

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