Tag: Buffalo Sabres

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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Morning Hits: Enstrom, Potter, Tortorella, Parise and Koivu, Dreger talks Oilers and Sabres

Linus Hugosson: Jets Tobias Enstrom said no to representing Sweden at the 2014 Olympics. Kevin Weekes: Corey Potter at $800,000 could be a nice waiver claim for someone looking to add depth to their blueline. Aaron Basu: Canucks coach John…

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Morning Rumors: Sedin’s, Islanders, Miller, Emelin, Phaneuf, Reimer, Oilers, and Flames

Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Mike Gillis and Henrik and Daniel Sedin's agent, J.P. Barry, met again on Monday for a couple hours. The Fourth Period: Two sources saying the Islanders are looking to improve their blueline. They…

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Afternoon Hits: Protected 1st Rounder, Bass, Gagner, Perreault, Lupul, Liles, Flames Injuries and Pacioretty

Pierre LeBrun: The 1st round pick that the Islanders included in the Vanek-Moulson deal with the Sabres is protected. Islanders can defer to 2015 if it is in the top 10. Bob McKenzie: Blue Jackets Cody Bass has cleared waivers.…

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Sabres Retain Part of Vanek’s Salary … Offered To Maple Leafs 3 or 4 Days Ago

Bob McKenzie: The Sabres retained approximately $1.4 million (20 percent) of Thomas Vanek's salary in the trade with the Islanders. Darren Dreger: The Sabres offer the Maple Leafs Vanek, along with retaining part of his salary. The Sabres offered Vanek…

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Morning Rumors: Sabres, Islanders, Flyers, Blues, Panthers, Canadiens, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and Oilers

Arthur Staple of Newsday: Staple thinks the Islanders had no intention of re-signing Matt Moulson. He doesn't see Moulson being with the Sabres beyond the trade deadline. Staple's had heard rumblings that Moulson and he reps were disappointed GM Garth…

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Morning Hits: Concussions, Fast, Hagelin, Halak and Ruff

Allan Walsh: NHL on pace for more than 100 concussions this year, about 15 percent of all players. Andrew Gross: Rangers Jesper Fast has been re-assigned to the AHL. Indications are that Carl Hagelin will return to the lineup tonight.…

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