Tag: Buffalo Sabres

NHL Injuries: Devils, Rangers, Wings, Lightning, Leafs and More

On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of the Recond: The Devils announced that goalie Cory Schneider will be out at least two weeks with a Grade 1 medial collateral ligament sprain in his right knee. Rest and rehab…

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NHL News: Video Highlights, Scores and Playoff Races

Minnesota Wild 3 (SO) Buffalo Sabres 2 Calgary Flames 4 Pittsburgh Penguins 2 Nashville Predators 5 Colorado Avalanche 2 Anaheim Ducks 3 Los Angeles Kings 2 Tampa Bay Lightning 4 (OT) Carolina Hurricanes 3 Philadelphia Flyers 6 Columbus Blue Jackets…

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NHL Rumors: Hawks, Stars, Canucks, Avs, Oilers and More

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Bryan Bickell's agent is "optimistic" about a trade, but understands it's "not simple to get done" because of next season's potential cap. — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) February 29, 2016 On the Dallas Stars ... Stars…

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NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Drouin, Wild, Jets, Bruins and Leafs

On Common Sense ... In talking with several people in NHL management, everyone thinks there should be no NHL games scheduled on deadline day. #PlayersAgree — Allan Walsh (@walsha) February 29, 2016 On Ilya Kovalchuk ... I'm told that if…

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NHL Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Sabres, Flyers, Islanders and More

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Don Sweeney: "If we have the assets to acquire certain players that will give us a boost, that’s what we’ll try to do." Zack Cox: Sweeney said that he hasn't asked any player to…

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NHL Rumors: Brodin, Boedker, Penguins, McGinn, and Senators

On Deadline Day ... Chris Johnston: A text from a NHL front office member:  "I don't think you will be busy." On the Jonas Brodin ... Bob McKenzie: Jonas Brodin's name has been prominent in trade rumors, especially since he…

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NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson Update

On the Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson ... DJ Been of WEEI: As of this afternoon, the Bruins and Loui Eriksson's agent haven't resumed contract talks. The Bruins most recent offer is said to be for four years. GM Don…

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NHL Rumors: Canes, Bruins, Pens, Blues, Isles and More

Garrioch NHL Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Hurricanes are going to trade Eric Staal, and if he'd accept, they are going to have to retain a portion of his $8.25 million cap hit. GM…

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NHL Trade: Sabres, Senators Trade Seven Minor Leaguers

The Buffalo Sabres have traded Jason Akeson, Phil Varone, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc and a conditional draft pick to the Ottawa Senators for Eric O’Dell, Cole Schneider, Alex Guptill and Michael Sdao. Kyle Bukauskas: The conditional pick going to the Senators is a 2016…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Leafs and More

Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers and Arizona Coyotes ... David Strehle: Scouts/reps listed for the Flyers-Coyotes: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Predators, Sharks, Blackhawks and Hurricanes. Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Stu Cowan: Scouts/reps listed for Habs-Leafs: Blackhawks,…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs and Trade Bait

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres goalie Chad Johnson is a pending UFA with a $1.3 million cap hit. He realizes that he could be moved by Monday. “You’re nervous, excited, there’s a lot…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers, Sabres and Flames

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: The Hurricanes winning has complicated their situation and making it harder to trade Eric Staal at the deadline for potentially a first round pick and a good prospect.After his comments that…

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