Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Rumors II: Ducks, Sabres, Panthers and Devils

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The 35-year old Francois Beauchemin is a pending UFA and he hopes to remain with the team. “It would be tough if I would have to leave, I’m not going to lie,” Beauchemin said.…

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Injuries: Michalek, Edler, Hemsky, Carle, Bobrovsky, Lehner and More

Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Zbynek Michalek didn't travel with the team and is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Farhan Lalji: Canucks coach Willie Desjardins on Alex Edler: "He's still being evaluated so I don't have a final update." Desjardins wouldn't confirm if…

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Rumors III: Rangers, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Preds, Isles and Leafs

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers could use someone that could play on their fourth line. Options could be Mike Santorelli (current asking price is beyond reason), Mark Letestu, Torrey Mitchell, Curtis Glencross and Patrick Kaleta. Aaron Portzline…

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Rumors III: Oilers, Kings, Hawks, Coyotes, Flames, Canucks and More

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers should go after Kings goalie Martin Jones. They have the Penguins 1st round pick from the David Perron trade, and if it takes a prospect as well, so be it. The Blackhawks are…

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Rumors VI: Top Rentals, Predators, Oilers and Canadiens

Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: A look at the top 15 rentals and who could be interested in them. 1. Antoine Vermette - New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators2. Cody Franson - Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red…

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Rumors V: Leafs, Ducks, Red Wings, Penguins and Blue Jackets

Cathal Kelly of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs management and the MLSE board have been having informal meetings about the team throughout the year, with one happening about two weeks ago. New Leafs president Brendan Shanahan was hired with…

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Rumors IV: Rangers, Preds, Rangers, Bruins, Sabres and Canucks

Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Rangers could use a third-line center that can win faceoffs and be used on the penalty kill. Maybe a backup goalie depending on Henrik Lundqvist's situation.Cody Franson would be a perfect fit in Nashville.…

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Rumors II: Jagr, Capitals, Canadiens, Sabres and Oilers

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Jaromir Jagr confirmed that his agent spoke with Devils GM Lou Lamoriello last weekend, but said it wasn't because they are currently shopping him. "I haven't talked to my agent much about it. They probably talked…

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Rumors I: Jets-Sabres Fallout, Capitals and Canucks

AJ Jakubec: Not a surprise that the Sabres traded Brendan Lemieux as his agent told the Sabres that he wasn't going to be signing with them. John Vogl: GM Tim Murray on Lemieux:  "We tried to sign him earlier this year,…

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Trade: The Stars Acquire Enroth From The Sabres

The Dallas Stars have acquired Jhonas Enroth from the Buffalo Sabres for Anders Lindback and a conditional third round draft pick in 2016 according to Mike Heika. Pierre LeBrun: If Enroth wins four playoff games, the 3rd round pick becomes…

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Rumors V: Stars, Senators, Flames, Bruins, Bozak and Flyers

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Doesn't see the Stars adding a rental. Dion Phaneuf is a good player but only if the price is right. Heika is thinking they may not do anything with their blueline at…

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Trade: Jets and Sabres Pull Off A Blockbuster

The Winnipeg Jets trade left winger Evander Kane, defenseman Zach Bogosian and goalie Jason Kasdorf to the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Tyler Myers, right winger Drew Stafford, prospects Brendan Lemieux and Joel Armia (RW) and a first round pick (lowest…

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