Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Lines and Goalies: Sens, Canes, Devils, Stars, Leafs, Isles, Caps, Blue Jackets, Kings, Sabres and Panthers

Bruce Garrioch: Senators lines: Michalek-Spezza-Conacher; MacArthur-Turris-Ryan; Greening-Smith-Neil and Kassian-Grant-Zibanejad. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes lines: Tlusty-EStaal-Semin; Gerbe_JStaal-Dwyer; Ruutu-Nash-Terry; Bowman-Malhotra-Dvorak. Tom Gulitti: Devils lines: Zubrus-Zajac-Jagr; Brunner-Henrique-Ryder; Tedenby-Loktionov-Bernier; Carter-Josefson-Janssen. Defensive pairings and goalies: Greene-Harrold; Volchenkov-Zidlicky; Gelinas-:Larsson; Fayne; Goalies; Brodeur, Schneider. Mark Stepneski: Stars lines:…

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Morning Rumors: Oilers and Flyers, Scouting Avs-Flames and Ducks goaltenders

Ryan Rishaug: Don't hold your breath on another Oilers trade coming soon. Sense is they are done for the time being, nothing imminent. Dan Tencer: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish on the rumor mill: "Certainly no moves imminent and hopefully none…

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Injury Notes: Elias, Downie, Schultz, Dupuis, Wilson, Clutterbuck and Ehrhoff

Tom Gulitti: The Devils put Patrik Elias on the IR and activate Peter Harrold. Sam Carchidi via Sulia: Flyers Steve Downie (concussion) is a possibility for Saturday night. Jim Matheson: Oilers Justin Schultz (groin) didn't practice yesterday and Matheson is…

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Afternoon Rumors: Maple Leafs, Downie, Goaltenders and Draft Lottery

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Most likely that the Leafs will look to get something done with a team in the West. There is that relationship in Anaheim" James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: The Maple Leafs could look at the…

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NHL Rookie Watch: Mikhail Grigorenko – Buffalo Sabres

Mikhail Grigorenko Scouting Reports Date of birth: 05/06/1994 Height: 6' 3" Weight: 200 Position: C Acquired: Drafted in the 1st round, 12th overall in 2012 by Buffalo. Corey Pronman Hockey Prospectus - @coreypronman Year in Review: Grigorenko was a top offensive force…

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Morning Hits: Sutter, Kaleta, Rakell, Holland and MacKinnon

Bob McKenzie: The Hurricanes put Brett Sutter on waivers. Jon Hoven: If a  put a claim on Brett Sutter, he'd have to stay on the roster for 30 days. Dennis Bernstein: "Why would Kings claim Brett Sutter? Other than family connection,…

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Morning Rumors: Flyers, Rangers, Sabres, Canucks, Jets, Avs, Oilers, Preds, Habs and Hotstove video

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk between teams has increased lately. Some GMs are thinking that even a small move may spark a struggling him. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren is willing to talk about anyone on roster, and…

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Morning Hits: Emery, Kaleta, Varlamov, Barch, Schenn, All-Star Game and JVR

Nick Cotsonika: Flyers Ray Emery will not receive any supplementary discipline for his fight with Braden Holtby as he didn't break any rules according the rule book. Emery's actions were involved with the aggressor rule, but you need to be…

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Morning Rumors: Vanek, Kings, Senators-Panthers, Tennessee Tax and MacDonald

Bruce Garrioch: Thomas Vanek said that he never discussed a new deal with the Sabres. No offer was made. David Pagnotta: The Kings tried to make a trade to clear up room for Linden Vey. Ended up putting Keaton Ellerby…

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Morning Rumors: MacTavish talks trades … Avs may come into play for Miller

TSN Radio: Bob McKenzie: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish is trying to make something happen. He is trying to calm down the sense of panic in Edmonton. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish: “I don’t see how…

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Morning Hits: Toews, Downie, Emelin, Malhotra, Rakell, Sbisa, Pageau and Scott’s Suspension Video

Kevin Gibson: NHL players have been suspended for 60 regular season games, with over $911,000 in fines/salary lost. Scott Powers: Blackhawks Jonathan Toews on if he'd consider returning home and playing for the Jets: "It does run through your mind a…

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Morning Rumors: Sedin’s, Jets, Miller, MacDonald, Steen, Oilers and Hockey Central rumblings video

Elliott Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks GM Mike Gillis said that term is not an issue with contract talks with the Daniel and Henrik Sedin. “No,” Gillis replied when asked if contract length was the key to a deal.…

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