Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Morning Rumors: Mason, Flames, Coyotes, Philips, Maple Leafs, Islanders and Bouchard

Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Paul Holmgran wants to get a deal done with goalie Steve Mason, and Mason would like to stay. Mason is making $1.5 million this season, and could get no less than $4 million…

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Afternoon Hits: Malkin, Bouchard, Lecavalier, Erixon, Dumoulin, Hedman and Line Combos

Rob Rossi: Penguins Evgeni Malkin said he'll play tonight. Arthur Staple: The Islanders have put Pierre-Marc Bouchard on waivers. Ryan Strome will join the Islanders if Bouchard is claimed or cleared. Adam Kimelman: The Flyers have put Vinny Lecavalier on…

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Morning Rumors: Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Habs, Preds, Isles, Sabres, Blues, Canes, Pens and Avs

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has heated up, but not many teams have the salary cap space to make moves. “We have a cap world with parity but no flexibility,” said the executive. “It’s very difficult for teams…

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Morning Rumors: Blackhawks, Islanders, Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens and Blue Jackets

Scott Powers of ESPN: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman is thinking about having Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane long-term with the Blackhawks when making moves. “We’ve always looked forward,” Bowman said in a phone interview with ESPNChicago.com on Friday. “We have formulas…

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Morning Rumors: Oilers, Rangers, Avalanche, Panthers and Sabres

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: After trading Ladislav Smid to the Flames, the Oilers have a hole on defense. Defensemen who could be available: Kyle Quincey (DET), Tim Gleason (CAR), Dmitry Kulikov (FLA) and David Rundblad (PHO). Rumors that…

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Morning Hits: Gretzky, Rogers Place, Sabres, Sieloff, Monahan, Emmerton and Schneider

John Shannon: Wayne Gretzky has been "made whole" from his time with the Coyotes, in excess of $7 million. Stephen Whyno: Could be closer to $8 million than $7 million. Rogers Place: Construction of the Oilers Rogers Place is set to…

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Morning Rumors: Steen, Miller, Gleason, Del Zotto, Dumba and Alfredsson

The Fouth Period: The Blues will have to wait until the season is over to negotiate with pending UFA Alexander Steen. "Alex prefers not to discuss a contract extension during the season and the team has respected that," Steen's agent,…

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Morning Hits: Islanders, Capitals, Habs, Predators, Avs, Sens, Leafs, Panthers, Canucks and Coyotes

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Islanders GM Garth Snow is working the phones. The ideal scenario for the Islanders would be for Sabres Ryan Miller to waive his no-trade clause to join the Islanders for the remainder of the season.…

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Injury Notes: Robidas, Pyatt, Giordano, Kopecky, Franson, Tanguay, Vokoun and Kaleta

Dallas Stars: The Stars put defenseman Stephane Robidas on the IR and will be out four to six months with a fractured leg. Jamie Oleksiak has been recalled. Damian Cristodero: Lightning coach Cooper said that Tom Pyatt (collarbone) will be…

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Morning Hits: Bonino, Troop, Backlund, Vaive and Niemi

Pierre LeBrun: Ducks Nick Bonino signed a 3 year extension worth $5.7 million. Renaud Lavoie: Salary breakdown: $1.7 million, $1.9 million and $2.1 million. Shawn Mitchell: The Blue Jackets claim Corey Tropp off waivers from the Sabres. He should be in…

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Morning Rumors: Orlov, Miller, Del Zotto, Oilers and Bishop, Avs, Brodeur, Habs, Kane, Gardiner and Devils

Elliotte Friendman of CBC: Capitals GM George McPhee on Dmitry Orlov: "He's very similar to Voynov from L.A. ... three full years in the minors and now a really good NHL player," McPhee said. "He is ready for the NHL and…

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Morning Hits: Concussion lawsuit, Schneider, Ericsson, Dudley, Klesla, Recalls and Flip Hit

Chris Johnston of SportsNet: The concussion lawsuit has went from the first 10 plaintiffs to up to over 200 now, with the number likely to continue to grow. The lawsuit alleges that the NHL failed to do enough to protect…

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