Tag: Buffalo Sabres

NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Jake Gardiner, Ken Holland, and more

The Arizona Coyotes avoided the RFA meltdown BUT..... Craig Morgan of The Athletic:  John Chayka avoided the logjam by signing players like Christian Dvorak, Jacob Chychrun, and Nick Schmaltz to longer deals early in the process. This was to avoid…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Rasmus Ristolainen … Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner

Will the Sabres move Ristolainen before the start of the season?  The Maple Leafs and Marner may not be far apart on a short-term deal but...

Mark Easson

2019 Best Free Agent Signings: The Atlantic Division

The offseason moves on as we head towards the best and worst signings of the Atlantic Division. Soon, it will be September and training camps will open. In the meantime, it is time to take a look back at what…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the Buffalo Sabres

Kevin Fiala awaits a new contract as the Minnesota Wild search for a new GM. The Buffalo Sabres are still talking to teams about Rasmus Ristolainen.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jesse Puljujarvi, Zach Werenski, and the RFA Standstill

Jesse Puljujarvi and the Edmonton Oilers again... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic:  The Edmonton Oilers ruined many a young prospect in their time. Jesse Puljujarvi remains far from an exception. Nail Yakupov appears to be the closest comparison as he…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors and Notes: Rasmus Ristolainen, Patrick Marleau, and John Tavares on Mitch Marner

Sounds like Rasmus Ristolainen is looking to get out of Buffalo. A Patrick Marleau-San Jose Sharks reunion seems unlikely. John Tavares on the Mitch Marner-Maple Leafs situation.

Mark Easson

NHL Salary Arbitrations End: The Final Days

The last arbitration cases were settled by the middle of last week. We take a look into that and why Jake McCabe and Joel Edmundson tried to go for a $4+ million AAV.

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Buffalo Sabres

The Calgary Flames having trouble finding a trade partner for Brodie? A two-year deal for Matthew Tkachuk? The Buffalo Sabres are in no rush to make a trade.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Jason Pominville, Andrei Markov And The Montreal Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres are ideal for Jason Pominville, but what about the Canadiens? Andrei Markov would like to return to the NHL and eyes the Canadiens.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild, And The Buffalo Sabres

Blues and Patrick Maroon still on each other's radar. Wild interview two potential GMs yesterday. The Buffalo Sabres need to move out some salary.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres Buyout Window, Broeser Wants $7 Million, And The Blackhawks And Perlini

Will the Sabres use their second buyout window? Brock Boeser looking for $7 million a season from the Canucks? The Blackhawks and Brendan Perlini not far apart.

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Sabres Avoid Arbitration, Hill Accepts Qualifying Offer, And The Wild’s GM Search Could Take A Month

The Sabres and Ullmark avoid salary arbitration. Adin Hill accepts his qualifying offer. The Minnesota Wild's GM search could be a month-long process.

Mark Easson