Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Rumors I: Kruger, Oduya, Stars, Franson and the Bruins

Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Marcus Kruger didn't file for salary arbitration in hopes of landing a long-term deal. Kruger's agent said yesterday that "nothing (is) looming" and that Kruger is "waiting for the team to be ready…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes II: Sabres, Oduya, and the Stars

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Sabres could use another left-handed defenseman and there has been talk that they made a big offer to Johnny Oduya.Oduya would like to remain with the Blackhawks, but they still have cap issues…

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Rumors III: Friedman Roundup

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are still some useful free agents available - Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff, Eric Fehr, Tomas Fleischmann, Cody Franson, Curtis Glencross, Jim Slater, Lee Stempniak and Scottie Upshall. “I think you’re going to see some good…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Stars, Oilers, and Arbitration List

Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona: Coyotes Mikkel Boedker filed for salary arbitration yesterday, with Coyotes having the option to select either one- or two-years. Agent Jarrett Bousquet and GM Don Maloney have been having contract talks for about three months. "When…

Mark Easson

News: Blue Jackets Sign Saad … Sabres Sign O’Reilly

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Brandon Saad to a six-year contract worth $36 million, a $6 million cap hit. The Buffalo Sabres have signed Ryan O'Reilly to a seven-year contract worth $52.5 million, a $7.5 million cap hit. Elliotte…

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Rumors V: O’Reilly, Flyers, Shattenkirk and the Blues

David Pagnotta: The Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly are still working on finalizing a seven-year contract extension. Not done yet. Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues T.J. Oshie, Patrik Berglund and David Backes have been in the rumor…

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Rumors XI: Coyotes, Leafs, Ward, Stars, Sens, Blues, Sabres and More

On the Coyotes and Tyler Bozak ... Mentioned this on TSN 1050. Coyotes remain interested in Tyler Bozak.— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2015 On the Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: According to one GM: "The #Leafs seem to be…

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Rumors X: Giordano, Saad, Sekera, Avs, Backups and Martin

On the Flames and Mark Giordano ... #Flames Giordano now eligible to sign #NHL extension. Hearing starting point on max term is 72m over 8 years.— Nick Kypreos (@RealKyper) July 1, 2015 On the Blue Jackets and Brandon Saad ...…

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Rumors VII: Red Wings and Sabres

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland. "A lot of what we're doing is going to be with the kids, but if there's something out there that makes us a better club, that's what we're looking at," Holland…

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Rumors III: Jets, Canadiens, Senators, Jackets, Sabres and Canes

On the Jets ... Sounds like there's some work to do on Andrew Ladd deal with #nhljets. Deal tomorrow would be a surprise. Still moving forward #bn— gary lawless (@garylawless) June 30, 2015 #NHLJets have told Jim Slater the team…

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Trade Analysis: A Closer Look at the Ryan O’Reilly Deal to Buffalo

On Friday, the Colorado Avalanche completed a trade for Ryan O’Reilly. Long-rumoured to be on his way out of Colorado, the Avs settled on a package of prospects and a second round pick from the Buffalo Sabres in return for…

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Rumors III: Sabres, Bruins, Devils, Lightning and Coyotes

On the Sabres, Cody Hodgson and Ryan O'Reilly ... Tim Murray on possible buyout of Cody Hodgson: "We’ve had a lot of discussion on Cody, and we have a plan."— John Vogl (@BuffNewsVogl) June 27, 2015 GMTM on ROR:"You know…

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