Tag: Buffalo Sabres

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Wings, Oilers, Kings, Islanders, Rangers, Blues, Sharks and Jets

Okposo isn't concussed Paul Hamilton: Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo doesn't have a concussion and will be traveling with the team. Linus Ullmark and Zach Bogosian were given a maintenance day. Nielson might be able to play Adam Kimelman: Detroit…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, and the Ottawa Senators

Trade deadline doesn't appear to be a factor for the Sabres and Skinner TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that the Buffalo Sabres and representatives for pending unrestricted free agent Jeff Skinner have held some good contract talks. There is still work…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Preds, Sens, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Mittelstadt and Bogosian could return Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Zach Bogosian were on the ice for practice yesterday. Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Phil Housley said they aren't ruling out either Mittelstadt or Bogosian for tonight.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Panthers, Habs, Sens, Devils, Flyers, Pens, Lightning and Canucks

Two injured Ducks goalies not ready yet Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks coach Bob Murray said that goaltender Ryan Miller isn't ready and John Gibson still isn't able to practice. Kempe still bothered by an upper-body injury Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the Buffalo Sabres

When is the best time for Kings to move their veterans? Curtis Zupke of the LA Times: It might make more sense for the Los Angeles Kings to move some of their veteran players this offseason. TSNs Darren Dreger said…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Carlyle Fired, Waivers, and Injury Updates

GM Murray in as interim coach after firing Carlyle Chris Johnston: Anaheim Ducks GM will serve as their interim coach for the remainder of the season after firing Randy Carlyle. They will hire a full-time coach in the offseason, with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Sabres, Flyers, and the Senators

Would it be enough for the Maple Leafs to offer up ..... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Since the Buffalo Sabres could use help on the blueline, would they be interested in Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev with…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Flyers and Capitals

Larsson returns Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres forward Johan Larsson returns to the lineup. Dubinsky back to Columbus for an MRI Mark Scheig: The Columbus Blue Jackets sent forward Brandon Dubinsky home to get an MRI done on his hip. He…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Leafs, Blackhawks, Jackets, Panthers, Sens, Habs, Sabres, Flames, Preds, Ducks, Wings, and Devils

31 Thoughts Rumor Roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs may take a run at Mitch Marner to try to end the "contract circus" even though Marner's camp has said no negotiations. The conversation between the Chicago Blackhawks…

Mark Easson

NHL Teams That Could Flip From Buyers To Sellers

Looking at some teams that could be potential buyers but could become sellers before the February 25th trade deadline.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Predators, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Ducks, and the Senators

Nashville and Artemi Panarin? Paul Skrbina of The Tennessean (mailbag):  Again and again, the questions are asked about Artemi Panarin and rightfully so. Should Nashville at least make an offer? Yes. What could they offer? That's another question entirely. Panarin helps with…

Chris Wassel

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Devils, Lightning and Capitals

Larsson day-to-day but could play WGR 550: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Johan Larsson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Phil Housley wouldn't say if Larsson would be able to play tonight. Schneider back from his conditioning stint…

Mark Easson