Tag: Buffalo Sabres

Carcillo to have hearing … Blue Jackets on rumors … Semin out, Green in … RNH out at least 2-3 games … Pitkanen out 4 weeks … Sabres notes

Darren Dreger via twitter: Daniel Carcillo will be hearing from the NHL, logistics for either a conference call or in-person hearing are being worked out. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Flames have put Raitis Ivanans on re-entry waivers. The Canucks…

Mark Easson

Ducks in the rumor mill … Subban-Plekanec drop the gloves … RNH injures shoulder … Carcillo could face suspension

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Talk about what Teemu Selanne will do has already surfaced as the Ducks have struggled with a 10-21-6 record. “I’ve read some stories in the papers too about what the situation could be,” said…

Mark Easson

Ehrhoff out weeks … Bozak could be out … Blake could return next week … Duchene out a month … Reimer to start

ESPN: Sabres defenseman Christian Ehrhoff was injured in a fight last night in the first period. He didn't return, and according to coach Lindy Ruff, Ehrhoff will "miss some time ... probably weeks." Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Maple…

Mark Easson

29 GM are not reasonable … Avery waived … Myers injury taking longer to heal … Wisniewski out 6 weeks … Starting goalies

Brian Burke via twitter: "Always looking to upgrade our team in terms of trades! Always! 24/7! Not easy! The other 29 GM's are simply not reasonable!" David Staples via twitter: "All those folks burning to trade Hemsky, what will you…

Mark Easson

Big decisions for Brodeur … Wilson gets extension … Injured Sabres, Vanek’s status unknown

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: The 39 year old Martin Brodeur is in the final year of contract. If he decides to come back next season, would he be willing to be a part-time mentor to a younger goalie? Claude…

Mark Easson

Botta answers questions on Preds and Canucks … Koivu and Lehtonen hope to return next week … Vanek leaves game … Neuvirth to start

Chris Botta of the New York Times: Answering readers questions. As long as the Predators are in the playoff race, Botta doesn't see them trading Ryan Suter or Shea Weber. After signing Pekka Rinne, Suter is next on their list,…

Mark Easson

Michalek not back this week … Aulie in … Oilers, Devils, and Capitals lines … Nabokov starts … Miller likely starter

Brent Wallace via twitter: Senators Milan Michalek said he won't return before Christmas. He said his head is fine but needs more conditioning. Ian Mendes via twitter: Earliest return date would be Dec. 27th against the Canadiens. Mark Masters via…

Mark Easson

Coyotes wanted Kadri for Turris … Flames and Leafs injury update … Havlat out 6-8 weeks … Richards cleared … Engelland to have hearing

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs were never really in on Kyle Turris before he was dealt to the Senators. The Coyotes may have asked for Nazem Kadri, and the Leafs have high hopes for him. John Down of…

Mark Easson

Stars not looking to make move just yet … Be patient Sabres fans … Selanne staying, Ryan maybe not … Injury notes: Havlat, Myers, Armstrong, Sanford

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Heika doesn't think Joe Nieuwendyk is looking to add a player just yet. If they are looking to improve the most, they might eventually look for a number 1 defenseman or center, but…

Mark Easson

Koivu out … Are the Lightning looking for a goalie? No major overhaul for Burke … Gomez has setback and starting goalies

Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Wild center Mikko Koivu will miss at least Saturday's game against the Islanders with a leg injury. GM Chuck Fletcher hopes to have Koivu back before Christmas. Devin Setoguchi, Guillaume Latendresse and P-M Bouchard are…

Mark Easson

Waters says Leafs trading for Staal, but Rutherford not interested in trading him … Injury notes on Skinner, Pitkanen, Pronger, Schenn, Leino and Green

Chemmy of Pension Plan Puppets: XM radio personality, Bill Waters (formerly on AM 640 in Toronto), claimed yesterday that the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes had a trade in place involving Eric Staal, but the deal is on hold because of…

Mark Easson

Afternoon notes on both Michalek’s, Leino, Visnovsky, Chara, Hall, Green, Miettinen, Zidlicky and starting goalies

Brent Wallace via twitter: Senators Milan Michalek is out with a concussion. Ian Mendes via twitter: Coach MacLean on Michalek: "I don't think it's going to ruin his year, much like the other major injuries he's had in the past."…

Mark Easson