Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Rumors I: Rangers – Nash, Talbot, McIlrath, St. Louis, Hagelin and more

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Rick Nash only made an impact in two of their seven games against the Lightning, which is not good enough. Brooks asks this question: What does a team do when its leading goal-scorer…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Leafs, Senators and the Goalie Market

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Scouting sources are convinced the Coyotes will draft Dylan Strome. The Leafs will then have to decide on whether to draft Mitch Marner or Noah Hanifin. “The Leafs need a defence going forward,” said…

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Rumors III: Leafs, Wings, Sabres, Sharks and Devils

John Hoven: Sources saying the Maple Leafs haven't had another interview with Michael Futa in the past few days. Nothing new to report this week. Michael Augello: Most reports saying the Leafs have talked to Futa twice already. Shanahan may…

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News: Penguins Asked for Compensation From Sabres, But Not Devils

Bob McKenzie: The Penguins will get a 2016 3rd round pick from the Sabres as compensation for hiring Dan Bylsma. The pick was originally the Islanders, but due to the condition attached to it, the Penguins may end up with…

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Videos: Bylsma and DeBoer’s Press Conferences

The Buffalo Sabres named Dan Bylsma their next head coach. His press conference from yesterday. The San Jose Sharks named Pete DeBoer their next head coach. His press conference from yesterday.

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Rumors III: Capitals, Devils, Oilers, Sharks and Sabres

Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said that re-signing Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Marcus Johansson and Nate Schmidt are his top priorities. “I think we can get reasonable contracts on all of them, and then we’ll…

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Rumors II: Senators, Jets and Devils

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators finished their amateur scouting meetings last week, but there is still a lot for GM Bryan Murray and his staff to do in the upcoming weeks. Goalies - the Senators would like…

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Rumors and Video: Canucks, Blues, Wild, Oilers, Bruins and Sabres

Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks blueline needs to get younger, faster and more offensive. Slim pickings on the free agent market, with Cody Franson a top option, but he'll be looking for something in the $5 million…

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Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers, Stars and Sharks

Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Gazette: The Penguins have traded away early round draft picks in the past to make runs at the cup. They traded their first rounder this year to the Oilers for David Perron. GM Jim Rutherford…

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Rumors IV: Bruins, Sabres, Flyers, Blues, Sharks and Leafs

Mike Giardi of CSNNE: Source saying that Charlie Jacobs and Harry Sinden wanted Jeff Gorton as the Bruins next GM over Don Sweeney. Has been reported that the Rangers wouldn't allow teams to speak with Gorton while they were still…

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Rumors III: Offseason Priorities For The Bruins

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: To-do list for Bruins GM Don Sweeney. 1. Sign Dougie Hamilton before July 1st - the Oilers or Sabres are two teams that could offer sheet Hamilton.2. Make a decision on Milan Lucic - need to…

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Rumors I: Sabres Coaching Candidates And Looking To Move No. 21

ESPN: Craig Custance reported yesterday that the Penguins have given permission to the Sabres to speak with Dan Bylsma. John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres will be talking to Bylsma, but GM Tim Murray wouldn't confirm that they…

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