Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Morning Rumors: Top Centers, Ducks, Rangers, Bruins, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Leafs and Sabres

Tim Kavanagh of ESPN: Top five center trade targets: 1. David Legwand - The Blackhawks and Red Wings could inquire. 2. Steve Ott 3. Sam Gagner 4. Olli Jokinen 5. Nazem Kadri The Fourth Period: The Ducks are looking for…

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Morning Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Coyotes, Oilers, Kings, Capitals, Sabres and Penguins

Joe Haggerty: The Bruins won't be trading Matt Bartkowski, Ryan Spooner or their 1st round pick for a defenseman. Prices are high right now. Chris Nichols: Coyotes GM Don Maloney: “We’re not looking to sell. We'd like to add. But right…

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Morning Rumor Round Up From the Past Few Days

Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Chris Stewart name is in the rumor mill. There were rumors that the Rangers and Senators have inquired. Stewart has another year left at $4.2 million, which may appeal to some…

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Morning Rumors: Rangers, Kings, Oilers, Islanders, Sabres, Senators, Flames, Maple Leafs and Letang’s Illness

Harvey Fialkov: GMs don't really want to trade for a big contract before the break and pay for players that won't be playing for the next three weeks. Larry Brooks: Has been told that a) no progress has been made…

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Morning Rumors: Isles, Kings, Canucks, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Bruins, Stars, Wings, Sabres, Flames and Leafs

Pierre LeBrun: The Islanders have taken a number of calls on Thomas Vanek and he could be dealt by tomorrow, but it's far from certain. Vanek's agent confirmed with ESPN that he'll likely be testing out the free agent market.…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Stars Erik Cole

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Dallas Stars should trade Erik Cole. If the Stars determine they are out of it, they could look to move him. Brian Lawton thinks possible destinations include: Sabres and Avalanche. Marty McSorley thinks possible…

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Morning Rumors: Vanek, Callahan, Girardi, Stuart, Scouting the Oilers-Sabres, Hawks-Kings … And A Dreger Video

Chris Nichols: Thomas Vanek's agent: "I understand we're getting close to the time where Garth may feel he needs to act." Dennis Bernstein: Vanek would be a costly rental and his salary cap number doesn't really work for the Kings. Jason…

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Injury Notes: Lightning, Pens, Sabres, Avs, Ducks, Flames, Sens, Bruins, Canes, Caps and Maple Leafs

Damian Cristodero: Steven Stamkos is targeting a Saturday return against the Red Wings. It will determine if he goes to the Olympics or not. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins Kris Letang has missed three straight games with an…

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Morning Rumors: Miller, Wild, Caps, Oilers, Pens, Rangers, Vanek, MacDonald, Habs, Sharks and Callahan

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ryan Miller situation likely won't be resolved until after the Olympic break, the asking price will be high, but there might be more teams involved. The Wild and Capitals are believed to be…

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Morning Rumors II: Shopping Lists, Kings, Canucks, Maple Leafs and Moulson

John Shannon: The Olympic trade freeze is on Friday February the 7th at 3:00 PM ET. Corey Masisak of NHL.com: Top teams shopping list: St. Louis Blues Projected cap space: $1,545,246 - goaltending. Little cap room, would have to move a…

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Injury Notes: Moulson, Bishop, Lindback, Phillips, JVR, Bolland and Tanguay

Buffalo Sabres: Sabres Matt Moulson has an upper-body injury and will be out until after the Olympic break according to coach Ted Nolan. Joe Smith: Lightning's Ben Bishop and Steven Stamkos skated yesterday. Valtteri Filppula and Anders Lindback did not.…

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Injury Notes: Wings, Lightning, Sabres, Preds, Avs, Leafs, Canucks, Rangers, Ducks, Flames and Caps

Helene St. James: Red Wings Johan Franzen (concussion symptoms) will not be playing for Sweden at the Olympics. Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning's goalie Ben Bishop left last night's game after being hit in the head by the skate…

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