Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Dustin Brown Trade Rumors

With Kings forward Dustin Brown apparently hitting the trade market, I've created post just for him. Will update this entry with rumors from now until he's traded or the deadline passes. Feb. 25th The Fourth Period: The Leafs are interested…

Mark Easson

State of the Florida Panthers: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Jordan Gluck of  dylanswisdom.com, and can be found at @dylanswisdom (written before the Wojtet Wolski trade) The Panthers are in a unusual position. They have not made the playoffs since 2000. Dale Tallon and assistant GM Mike Santos…

Mark Easson

Wings OK with not making any more trades, but could look for a forward … What do Sens do in net? Markov practices … Kostitsyn wants to stay

John Niyo of the Detroit News: Wings GM Ken Holland on Thursday, "If we do nothing between now and Monday, I'm OK with it." They have the cap space to make a move if they find one they like, which…

Mark Easson

Early evening rumors involving: Capitals, Sabres, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Flames and Blue Jackets

Jesse Spector of the Sporting News: Spector writes about 3 teams that should be sellers. Capitals - Both Roman Hamrlik and Mike Knuble could be valuable veteran additions for contenders. The Capitals are close to the cap ceiling, and have…

Mark Easson

State of the Winnipeg Jets: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Mark Shannon, who can be found on twitter at @MarkShannon64 The Winnipeg Jets were the story of the summer and now they're making a push for the playoffs, and are in the weak Southeast Division where they sit…

Mark Easson

State of the Buffalo Sabres: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Domenic Caruso and can be found on twitter at @D_Caruso On February 23, 2011 the Buffalo Sabres were purchased by local owner Terry Pegula. He promised a change in Buffalo and claimed the days of not spending money…

Mark Easson

More rumors and notes involving: Sharks, Kings, Sabres, Avs, Capitals, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Devils, Blackhawks, Stars and Flames

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources are saying the San Jose Sharks are looking into deals for Blue Jackets Rick Nash and Jeff Carter. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson is still looking to get a 1st round pick, a…

Mark Easson

State of the Colorado Avalanche: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Nathan Coker, who can be found on twitter at @ncavalanche The trade deadline is less than a week away and already the Colorado Avalanche have pulled off a trade, sending RFA defense-man Kyle Quincey to the Tampa Bay…

Mark Easson

Ruutu re-signs with Canes … Most Avs up for grabs … Kings like Pominville and Stafford … Sabres trying to re-sign Gaustad

Bob McKenzie via twitter: Tuomo Ruutu and the Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a 4 year contract extension with a salary cap hit of $4.75 million. Adrian Dater via twitter: From some high ranking people "almost everyone on Avs in…

Mark Easson

State of the Ottawa Senators: Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Travis Ramsay Heading into the 2011-12  season the Senators were picked by many to finish dead last.  Last years trade deadline saw the team unload players for draft picks to start what looked like a long and arduous rebuilding…

Mark Easson

State of the Washington Capitals: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Jeff Kleiman of Capitals Outsider (@J_dizzle_caps) and Jake Ware of DC Pro Sports Report (@JacobWare95). Through 59 games of the 2011/12 NHL season, the perennial playoff contending Washington Capitals sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with…

Mark Easson

Blue Jackets getting closer … Vultures circling Avs … Roy can be had … Ward out with LBI … Nabokov – Isles to talk contract

Aaron Portzline via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson: "We're waiting for the right deals. We're getting closer. But we're not there yet." The Globe and Mail: Burke has said he isn't interested in adding a goalie at this point.…

Mark Easson