Tag: Buffalo Sabres

NHL Rumors II: Gorges, Frolik, Colorado, Ferraro

Larry Fisher of the Kelowna Daily Courier: Former Montreal Canadiens' defenseman Josh Gorges is slowly moving on from the shock that came with Montreal trading him and adjusting to his new life in Buffalo. “I would’ve loved to stay and try…

Greg Stamper

Salary Cap Outlook – The Atlantic Division

The NHL’s salary cap system was put in place after the 2004-05 lockout to try to even the playing field between teams and eliminate over-spending. As you know, over-spending still happens, and there are still teams (Boston, Chicago, LA, etc.)…

Greg Stamper

NHL Rumors I: Ennis-Sabres All But Official … Colburne Expects To Avoid Arbitration

Kevin Weekes: Tyler Ennis is believed to have agreed to five-year deal with the Sabres in the $23 million range, a $4.6 million salary cap. Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Multiple sources saying the Sabres have signed Ennis, but…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors III: Sharks, Dmen That Could Be Available and Kulikov

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Despite saying that the Sharks on in a "rebuild phase," GM Doug Wilson still wants to win. "I never lowered the expectations of making the playoffs, because we're still a very good…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors III: Trade Candidates, Wings, Green, Brodeur, Hayes and Pokka

Tim Kavanagh of ESPN: Top centers that are rumored to be on the trade block: 1. Vincent Lecavalier 2. Ryan Johansen - there is the unlikely scenario that due to the stalled contract talks that teams may call to see…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors I: Canucks, Red Wings, Predators, Flyers and Panthers

Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: With Canucks signing Ryan Miller, it's believed that Jacob Markstrom has asked for a trade if they can. “That situation could work itself out over the summer,” Benning said. “The teams that are interested…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors VI: Oilers, Sabres and Maple Leafs

Ryan Rishaug: Getting the sense that the Oilers won't be signing David Legwand. There is "lukewarm interest" from both sides. The Oilers are more likely to trade for a center. Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: On the Oilers potentially…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors VII: Capitals, Penguins, Reimer, Ott, Mueller and Downie

Adam Vigan of NBC Washington: In addressing his free agent signings Tuesday, general manager Brian MacLellan reiterated that Mike Green is very much in the Capitals' immediate plans. MacLellan and coach Barry Trotz have already begun to confer on how…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors IV: Legwand, Stempniak, Vokoun, Ott, Green, Vrbata, Berglund and Petry

Hope Smoke: (before the Petri Kontiola signing) Darren Dreger: "We're waiting on Legwand and so are the Leafs." ... "The Leafs are one of the teams that have put in an offer on Legwand" ... "The Leafs think Legwand can be a real good…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors II: Bruins and Boychuk, Red Wings and Capitals

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli has a couple of open trade conversations still ongoing with fellow NHL teams, and it’s a safe bet it involves at least one of their defensemen. If the Bruins are…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors XIV: Franson For Gorges, Boyle, Green, Vrbata and Gionta

Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens waited until this morning to get the final word that Josh Gorges wouldn't change his mind and accept deal to Toronto, they then worked out a deal with the Sabres. Steve Simmons: The Leafs were hoping…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors IX: Sabres, Oilers, Petry, Blues, Stars and Wild

Written by @Dale_Lamontagne John Vogl of the Buffalo News:  Sabres are about $20 million away from the salary cap floor on the day before NHL free agency, and GM Tim Murray remains unconcerned about his ability to reach it. Murray…

Mark Easson