Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Morning Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Bruins, Devils, Lightning, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jackets and Coyotes

Josh Rimer: Hearing that the Canucks will have a fire sale at the draft with Ryan Kesler, Alex Edler and Kevin Bieksa likely to go. What does this mean to the Sedins? Will ownership let GM Mike Gillis do the…

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Morning Hits and Injuries: Klesla, Lehtonen, Sbisa, Robidas, Paille, Nikitin, Diaz, Brown and Wellman

John Vogl: The Sabres have officially suspended defenseman Rostislav Klesla for failing to report  to Rocherster of the AHL. Mike Heika: Stars Kari Lehtonen is "not doing very well" with his head injury and is day-to-day according to coach Lindy…

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Morning Hits II: Garrioch Deadline Roundup, Brodeur, Klesla and Hotstove Video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams are putting more value on draft picks than in the past. “Teams aren’t like they used to be. They want to get value for draft picks,” said a league executive after the deadline.…

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Trade Deadline Fallout II: Ligntning, Flames, Sabres, Pens, Caps, Jets, Hawks, Leafs, Devils and Flyers

Steve Zipay: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said that there were several discussions with Martin St. Louis about the decision to trade him. Tells media to ask St. Louis "why the Rangers." Wes Gilbertson: Flames GM Brian Burke said they agreed…

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NHL Trade: Sabres Trade Moulson and McCormick To The Wild

The Buffalo Sabres have traded Matt Moulson and Cody McCormick to the Minnesota Wild for Torrey Mitchell, a 2014 2nd round pick (Winnipeg's) and a 2016 2nd round pick. The 30-yearold Moulson is a pending UFA. He was drafted 263rd…

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Afternoon Rumors IV: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players

Rob Rossi: "I have not heard #pens have acquired Kesler. They were pushing hard in final hour, but had been hearing word of stand-off btwn Shero/Gillis" David Pagnotta: "Kesler has not yet been traded, that I know of, but told…

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Afternoon Rumors III: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players

Brian Lawton: "Hearing that all talk surrounding Brodeur has ended. He will NOT be Traded...... Finishes yr with Devils." Bob McKenzie: "NSH C David Legwand in play. PIT, DET, ANA, PIT all possible destinations." David Pagnotta: "Blue Jackets also looking…

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Morning Rumors VII: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players I

David Pagnotta: "Since yesterday evening, seems things have picked up with Habs. Again, no guarantees, but they're exploring multiple options on trade front" Pierre LeBrun: "Teams continue to phone Vancouver on Alex Edler... Wasn't a chip Canucks really looking to…

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Morning Rumors II: Kesler, Bourque, Cammalleri, Callahan, Hemsky, Maple Leafs and Ruutu

Steve Simmons: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren has told other GMs that he doesn't have a deal for Ryan Kesler and isn't likely going to be making one. David Pagnotta: The Penguins are still in the mix for Canucks Ryan Kesler.…

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Evening Rumors I: Sabres, Canucks, Leafs, Islanders, Flyers, Wild, Kings, Jets, Sharks, Avs and Ducks

Craig Custance: Sounding like the Sabres may prefer prospects to draft picks in a Christian Ehrhoff deal. Darren Dreger: A year ago the Maple Leafs offered Ben Scrivens and a draft pick for Roberto Luongo, with the Canucks retaining a $1…

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Morning Rumors VII: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players

Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said that there have been a lot of trade calls this week, but wouldn't say who was drawing the most interest. John Glennon: Predators GM David Poile said that at this point, David Legwand…

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Morning Rumors VI: The Bruins Could Be Looking At …..

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Stars Stephane Robidas may be a riskier pickup than some due to his injury, but he may only cost you a second round pick though. “A lot of teams covet ,” said the exec. “He’s a…

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