Tag: Buffalo Sabres

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Canadiens, Oilers, and Available Coaches

Could the Boston Bruins break up their veteran core? The Edmonton Oilers have interviewed Mark Hunter twice. Potential 1st round picks for the Montreal Canadiens.

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NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames and the Buffalo Sabres

Keys to the Calgary Flames offseason ESPN: Looking at the keys to the Calgary Flames offseason. Assess their goaltending - Mike Smith had a good playoff, but the pending unrestricted free agent only posted .898 save percentage during the regular…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers And The Edmonton Oilers

NHL rumors: Todd McLellan is expected to be named the next head coach of the Los Angeles Kings. Flyers have permission to speak with Alain Vigneault.

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Quick Hits: de Haan, Dickinson, Pavelski, Tanev, Gostisbehere and Golyshev

Quick hits: Hurrcanes hopeful Calvin de Haan can return. Sharks Joe Pavelski loses teeth and required some stitches. Brandon Tanev progressing.

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NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, and the Buffalo Sabres

Spurgeon on an extension Michael Russo: Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon on the possibility of signing a contract extension this offseason: "Obviously my family loves it here. We love it here. I want to win here so you can just…

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NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Kings, Oilers, Senators, Rangers, Canucks and Canadiens

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon will meet again later this month with Roberto Luongo to talk about his future. “We’ll have really good discussions about what’s best for and the Panthers.” Around…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and the Buffalo Sabres

Kings and Sabres chasing McLellan Dennis Bernstein: (yesterday morning) "Barring a last-minute snag, Todd McLellan is on track to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Kings ... My understanding is McLellan has accepted the role in principle, final…

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NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Minnesota Wild, and Todd McLellan

Arizona Coyotes eye more changes in offseason Craig Morgan of The Athletic:  Again, Arizona faces uncertainty from a multitude of fronts. One of them will be what they do with John MacLean. Will they keep him or let him go?…

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NHL Rumors: Taylor Hall, Jeff Skinner, and Chris Kreider

Into the mind of Taylor Hall this offseason... Neal McHale: The merry-go-round with Taylor Hall and the New Jersey Devils has begun with one clear message. Ray Shero must work on the team's talent gap this summer. It is time.…

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NHL Rumors: Joel Quenneville, Todd McLellan, and Phil Housely

Joel Quenneville all but hired in Florida already?  Darren Dreger:  The Florida Panthers fired Bob Boughner on Sunday and could be naming a new coach as soon as Monday. Reports suggest that Joel Quenneville becomes the next boss. He still…

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NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Gardiner, Sabres, and Senators

Costs for Karlsson and Gardiner on the open market could be ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: If defenseman Erik Karlsson doesn't re-sign with the San Jose Sharks, he could be looking a seven-year contract extension around $12 million per season.…

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NHL Rumors: Schuldt, Skinner, Flames, Jets, Golden Knights, Oilers, Flyers and Blackhawks

Schuldt to narrow down list Michael Russo: St. Cloud State Jimmy Schuldt will meet with his agent on today to get a list down to five or six. There are lots of teams interested, with the Minnesota Wild being of…

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