Tag: Buffalo Sabres

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.…

Chris Wassel

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…

Chris Wassel

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.…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Stars, Penguins

Terry on crutches Will Nault: Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry left the arena in a walking boot and on crutches. He blocked a Mark Giordano shot in the second period. Scandella leaves early Sabres PR: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators and Calgary Flames

Butcher on free agency Mike Morreale: New Jersey Devils pending restricted free agent defenseman Will Butcher: "Haven't really thought about it much; just trying to get through the season. But I'm excited for it and hope we can do something…

Mark Easson

NHL Quick Hits: Playoff Odds and Races, Sabres, Wild, Islanders, Cooper and 50 Goal Scorers

Playoff Odds Playoff odds going into the weekendhttps://t.co/Xm8baqY1yg pic.twitter.com/6NETLRgKDq — MoneyPuck.com (@MoneyPuckdotcom) March 29, 2019 That isn't good drafting Jerry Sullivan: "The Sabres haven't drafted a player in the second round or later who scored 20 goals in a season…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres, and the New York Islanders

Avs and Bowers talking Ryan Clark: Source is saying that the Colorado Avalanche have held "good discussions" with Shane Bowers of Boston University. A contract is still a work in progress. Sabres coaching and management Mike Harrington: "It's seemed like…

Mark Easson

NHL News and Notes: Recent Signings, John Tavares, and David Perron

Recent Signings Tracey Myers: The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Carl Dahlstrom to a two-year contract with an $850,000 AAV. Adam Vingan: The Nashville Predators have signed Dante Fabbro to a three-year entry-level contract. Lance Lysowski: The Buffalo Sabres have signed…

Mark Easson

Stock Watch: Evaluating Top 2019 NHL UFAs

Looking at the 10 top pending NHL unrestricted free agents

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Golden Knights, Devils and Sabres

Golden Knights weren't interested in Talbot Jim Matheson: Before the trade deadline the Edmonton Oilers tried to trade goaltender Cam Talbot to the Vegas Golden Knights to give them a more experienced, veteran backup. The Golden Knights weren't interested. Offseason…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Buffalo Sabres

Maple Leafs coaches Smith and Keefe Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach D.J. Smith could get some interest from teams this offseason, including the Ottawa Senators. “Many believe D.J. Smith had the job…

Mark Easson