Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Rumors: Coaches, Oilers, Flyers, Blues, Preds, Sharks, Devils and Flames

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If Sharks coach Todd McLellan gets fired, he won't be out of job for long. The Flyers and Maple Leafs could become possibilities if they decide to make changes as well. Possibly the Red…

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Rumors III: Teams Inquiring on Stewart and Some Oilers

The Fourth Period: Sabres Chris Stewart is entering the final year of his deal in which he makes $4.2 million. The Blackhawks, Bruins, Jets, Stars and Flyers are among the teams that have inquired about Stewart. Nothing appears to be…

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Rumors II: Jets, Hawks, Jackets, Oilers, Ducks, Kings, Flyers and Coyotes

Andy Strickland: The Jets and Blackhawks have some level of interest in Chris Stewart. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said that he's held "regular talks" with other GMs and is not close to a trade. Elliotte Friedman: Was…

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Videos: Two Hearings Scheduled Today For NHL Player Safety

NHL Player Safety: Stars forward Ryan Garbutt will have a hearing for his knee on Oilers forward Taylor Hall. John Shannon: On Garbutt: "1.He is a repeat offender. 2: Kneeing was a big part of Player Safety's presentation to GMs…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Wed. Nov. 26th 2014

There were nine games played on Wednesday night. Three shutouts were posted last night: Flames, Kings and Panthers.

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Rumors IV: Bruins, Jackets, Sharks, Flames, Hawks, Sabres and Oilers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) If the Jets were to move Evander Kane to Boston, it would cost a good roster player, and prospects and/or picks. It's possible the Oilers could move Jordan Eberle if they get a top pairing…

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Rumors II: Coyotes, Kings, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Bylsma

Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Uncertainty over next years salary cap and the term left on some contracts are leading some teams to be more cautious with regards to the trade market. "There's a lot of teams that would…

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Videos: NHL Highlights From Sat. Nov. 22nd 2014

13 games were on tap on Saturday night, with three going to a shootout. The Blackhawks laid a beating on the Oilers. The Canadiens shutout the Bruins.

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Rumors I: Bruins, Blackhawks, Alfredsson and Kings

DJ Bean of WEEI: The Bruins and Dougie Hamilton's (RFA) agent, J.P. Barry, have yet to start formal contract extension discussions. The same can be said for Carl Soderberg and Daniel Paille (UFAs). Barry and GM Peter Chiarelli have spoken,…

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Rumors II: Penguins Edition – Options to Fill Dupuis Void

Kevin Allen of the USA Today: With Pascal Dupuis out of the Penguins lineup for six months, history suggests that GM Jim Rutherford will be aggressively exploring his trade options. Rutherford did say that he doesn't feel "any urgency" to…

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Injuries: Sabres, Coyotes, Flyers, Avs, Cap, Ducks, and Rangers

Joe Yerdon: Sabres Michael Neuvirth has a lower-body injury. Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Martin Hanzal is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Bryan Burns:  Lightning's Cedric Paquette left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Randy Miller: Flyers Claude Giroux will probably…

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Rumors: Stars, Avs, Wings, Oilers, Leafs, Sabres, Kings, and Coyotes

Bob McKenzie: The Stars and Jason Spezza are close on a multi-year contract extension. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Jim Nill on contract extension talks with Jason Spezza. “We are having discussions, but I won’t go…

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