Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Rumors III: Dreger on Leafs, Canadiens, Sabres and Bruins

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN: "Leafs didn't hit the homerun in moving Phaneuf or any big pieces, but based on what they had to work w/ I think they're satisfied."  "Phaneuf could have been traded yesterday. Was enough interest…

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Rumors: Deadline fallout And Players Who Could Be Traded in Offseason

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Teams said that nobody was on the phone more in the two weeks leading up to the deadline than Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli. He was the runner-up for Antoine Vermette. He spoke with the Ducks about…

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Video: Sabres GM Tim Murray Deadline Press Conference

Sabres GM Tim Murray press conference after deadline John Vogl: Sabres GM Tim Murray: "Our time is the future, and we added assets to the future." John Vogl: Murray: "There are some potential free agents. I think there are a couple potential…

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Trade: Wild Acquire Chris Stewart from Sabres for Pick

The Buffalo Sabres have traded Chris Stewart to the Minnesota Wild for a 2017 2nd round pick. The Sabres retain 50 percent of Stewart's salary. The 27-year old Stewart was drafted 18th overall in the 2006 draft by the Avalanche.…

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Trade: Islanders Acquire Neuvirth from Sabres for Johnson and Pick

The Buffalo Sabres trade Michal Neuvirth to the New York Islanders for Chad Johnson and a conditional 2016 third round pick. The 26-year old Neuvirth was drafted 34th overall in the 2006 draft by the Capitals. He carries a $2.5…

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Rumors XIII: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Sharks, Stars, Oilers and More

  Talk seems to be heating up on BUF's Stewart... Some discussion on Cbus' Wisniewski picking up a bit... Sharks still dangling Niemi, Kennedy — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) March 2, 2015 Five teams in on Chris Stewart right now. —…

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Trade: Canadiens Acquire Brian Flynn From Sabres for a Pick

The Buffalo Sabres have traded forward Brian Flynn to the Montreal Canadiens for 2016 5th round draft pick. The 26-year old Flynn was undrafted. He carries a $637,500 salary cap hit. Brian Flynn gives Canadiens some depth at centre, shoots…

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Rumors X: Michalek, Blues, Oilers, Sabres, Kings, Bruins, Ducks and Pens

  Not done but STL still working on deal for ARI D Zbynek Michalek. ZM currently injured (concussion) but conditional pick(s) could work. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 2, 2015 Looks like Michalek to Blues is close to being done.…

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Rumors V: Sharks, Top 20 Trade Bait, Sens and Belesky

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks GM Doug Wilson hasn't approached Joe Thornton or Patrick Marleau to ask them if they'd be willing to waive their no-clauses. Marleau on if he were to be approached and if…

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Rumors IV: Oilers, Canadiens and Sharks

David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: On Renaud Lavoie's tweet that the Oilers have been looking at the Maple Leafs goalies the past couple of weeks. Staples thoughts on Leafs players "The problem with players from the Leafs is they…

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Rumors X: Best Fits, Pens, Hawks, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks and Kings

Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Best trade fits for the East and West on some of those who are available.1. Erik Cole - Dallas Stars Best Fit in the East - Capitals (article posted before Glencross trade) Bets Fit…

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Trade Deadline: 2015 Draft Picks, No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses

Here are each teams 2015 draft picks and the players who have no-movement and no-trade clauses. We'll try to keep it updated leading up to Monday's NHL trade deadline. From Capgeek - A no-trade clause means a player cannot be…

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