Tag: Casey Mittelstadt

A Deeper Look into Marcus Johansson’s Two Year Contract with the Buffalo Sabres

Marcus Johansson could be just what the Buffalo Sabres need as they try to add depth to their second line but also a second line that needs to put more pucks in the net. We take a closer look at…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – Trades Are More Realistic Option Than Free Agency To Improve

Going the trade route is a more realistic option than free agency for the Buffalo Sabres. Rasmus Ristolainen may hold the most trade value for the Sabres.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Buffalo Sabres

David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Bob Stauffer on his radio show listed a few things the Oilers should do to help fix the team. “Regardless of how GM situation plays out. Oilers need to: #1. Prioritize adding skill and…

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: Sabres and Jeff Skinner … Maple Leafs and Jake Gardiner

Skinner looking for big money from the Sabres on a long-term deal WGR 550: Darren Dreger said on NBCSN that there is mutual interest between the Buffalo Sabres and Jeff Skinner's camp to get a contract extension signed before July…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders, Lightning, Leafs and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Jake DeBrusk is now skating with Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy. They are not with the team in Winnipeg. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bob McKenzie: The…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Teams That Could Be Sellers Before The NHL Trade Deadline

On teams that could be sellers before the NHL trade deadline Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at four teams that could become sellers in the next couple weeks. Arizona Coyotes: With the Coyotes likely looking ahead to the 2018 draft…

Mark Easson

World Junior Championships: Top Performers – Necas, Bellows and Kostin

After an exciting conclusion to the 2018 World Junior Championships with Team Canada reclaiming the gold in a tense final game against Team Sweden, it’s time to look at some of its participants’ best performances. While their teams didn’t take…

Kevin Wickersham

World Junior Championships: NHL Draft Prospects – Dahlin, Svechnikov and Skarek

Rasmus Dahlin - Sweden While he’s not quite reached such scoring levels in international play before, it’s no surprise Team Sweden’s Rasmus Dahlin is among the World Junior Championships’ top-ranked in points after the preliminary round – tied for first…

Kevin Wickersham

World Junior Championships: Top Prospect Brady Tkachuk and the U.S. Forward Group

The US National Team won a nail-biter of a World Junior Championship tourney eleven months ago in shootout-style against Team Canada and look the favorite again, this time on Buffalo’s home ice starting December 26th. It would be a first…

Kevin Wickersham