Tag: Chad Johnson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs and Trade Bait

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres goalie Chad Johnson is a pending UFA with a $1.3 million cap hit. He realizes that he could be moved by Monday. “You’re nervous, excited, there’s a lot…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers, Sabres and Flames

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: The Hurricanes winning has complicated their situation and making it harder to trade Eric Staal at the deadline for potentially a first round pick and a good prospect.After his comments that…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Candidates For The Sabres and Devils

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Looking at who the Buffalo Sabres could trade before the February 29th deadline.Jamie McGinn - The pending UFA will be the Sabres most attractive rental. He carries a $2.95…

Mark Easson

Rumors IV: Sabres and Bruins

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Sabres currently have around $8.7 million in cap space, so GM Tim Murray could possibly take on some salary in potential trades, or  retain some.Pending RFAs Zemgus Girgensons…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Sabres, Lightning, Canucks, Jets and Flyers

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Sabres will be sellers once again at the trade deadline and their approach will be the same. "The approach is the same. We’re in 29th place. I do stress that…

Mark Easson

Videos and GIFs: Dupuis, Suspension, Saves and Passes

The Penguins honored Pascal Dupuis last night with a tribute. Anaheim Ducks Nate Thompson was suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head. Huge save by Chad Johnson late in the game #HiImChadJohnson game saver @juice722 pic.twitter.com/KJFiLWGiuV…

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GIFs: Four From The Goalies Last Night

Looking at saves made by Blue Jackets Sergei Bobrovsky, Sabres Chad Johnson, Oilers Cam Talbot, and Kings Jonathan Quick from last night's action. This is why Bobrovsky was the first star last night. https://t.co/ihFdqSzGgA— NHL (@NHL) October 28, 2015 1.…

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Afternoon Hits: Torts, Roster and Injury Notes, Starting Goalies

The Blue Jackets have fired head coach Todd Richards and hired John Tortorella. The Blue Jackets now owe the Canucks a second round pick. Pierre LeBrun: Compensation rule: It is a second round draft pick for 'in-season' hiring of a…

Mark Easson

Rumors I: Coaches, Wild, Flames, Bruins, Blues and Lightning

Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Thought is that unless things turn around quickly in Columbus, Todd Richards could be relieved of his duties. John Tortorella could be the top candidate to replace Richards if they make…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Richards, PTOs, Vesey, Sabres, and Nikitin

Saturday Headlines with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman and Damien Cox on Hockey Night in Canada, October 10th, 2015. Elliotte Friedman on Mike Richards... Mike Richards will be on the Los Angeles Kings salary cap until the 2030-31 season. The first five seasons…

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Morning Hits: Torres, Waivers, Lehner and Clarkson

Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks Raffi Torres released the following statement yesterday: “I accept the 41-game suspension handed down to me by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. I worked extremely hard over the last two years following…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Sabres, Kings, and Red Wings

Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray said he's looking at trades every day. Looking at NHL goalies and other positions from teams that are looking to shed some salary.Their 21st overall pick could be available to…

Mark Easson