Tag: Buffalo Sabres

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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Rumors IV: Trade Talks Involving Evander Kane Heating Up

Updated ... 11:10 am Darren Dreger: "Huge deal. Hearing Myers Stafford Armia and Lemieux plus a first for Kane and Bogosian as principles of deal getting close btwn Buf + Wpg." 11:05 am Gary Lawless: Doesn't sound like the Canucks…

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Rumors III: Sabres, Islanders, Flyers, Stars and Leafs

TSN Insider Trading: The Sabres have extra first round picks (Blues and Islanders) and could be the most aggressive when it comes to Evander Kane. The Jets and Sabres had previously talked about Tyler Myers. The Canucks would also be…

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Rumors II: Top and Underrated Lists, Scouting Last Night’s Games

Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Top 15 most popular players at the trade deadline and some teams that might be interested. 1. Cody Franson (Red Wings, Ducks and Lightning) 2. Antoine Vermette 3. Jaromir Jagr (Penguins, Islanders, Canadiens, Predators…

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Rumors I: Kane, Bruins, Jagr, Sens, Rangers and Ducks

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Senaators have called the Jets about Evander Kane, but they may not really be in the mix at this point. The Jets asking price may be too high for them, mainly the 1st round pick.…

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Rumors IV: From the Airwaves – Lots on Kane, Habs and Lightning

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "Buffalo & Arizona are two of the so called bottom feeders who have tangible interest in E.Kane."  "Cheveldayoff doesn't want to make a deal for E.Kane now without getting something that helps him this…

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