Tag: Drew Stafford

Quick Hits: Clowe, Wild, Sabres, Flames, Leafs, Streit and Santorelli

From twitter unless otherwise noted David Pagnotta: Sharks have granted a few teams, including the Wild and Flyers, permission to speak with Ryane Clowe's agent. The Fourth Period: The Wild are looking for a 2nd line winger. One of GM…

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NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Flames, Oilers and Kings

From twitter unless otherwise noted Bruce Garrioch: A lot of teams will see where they stand after last night to determine what they'll be doing at the deadline. Bob McKenzie of TSN:  "Under the right circumstances" the Maple Leafs could…

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NHL Rumors III: Goalie market, Kings, Sabres, Regehr, Riberio, Talbot, Scouting the Sharks-Ducks

From twitter unless noted otherwise Craig Custance of ESPN: There are not many teams that are desperate for a goalie. James Reimer is proving he may be able to lead the Maple Leafs. At the moment there are more goalies…

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Quick Hits: Jokinen, Daugavins, Merrill, Allen, Anderson, Vanek, Stafford, Letang and MacDonald

From twitter unless noted otherwise Pierre LeBrun: Hurricanes Jussi Jokinen cleared waivers. LeBrun thinks there is a chance that someone trades for Jokinen if the Hurricanes eat a bit of his contract. Pierre LeBrun: The Bruins claim Kaspers Daugavin's from the Senators.…

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NHL Rumors III: Garrioch Roundup – Eastern Conference

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Top five Eastern Conference players that could be available: Marian Gaborik, Mark Streit, Mike Ribeiro, Jason Pominville and Robyn Regehr. Team Trade Deadline Outlooks Boston Bruins - The Bruins have the cap room and are looking…

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Quick Hits: Boucher fired, waivers, Komarov, Stafford, DeKeyser, Scouting the Devils-Panthers and Avs-Stars

Darren Dreger via twitter: The Lightning have fired head coach Guy Boucher. Erik Erlendsson via twitter: The top two early candidates could be Lindy Ruff and Jon Cooper. Jim Matheson via twitter: Ruff is owed a bunch of money from the Sabres,…

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NHL Rumors II: Ribeiro, Gaborik, Regehr, Bouwmeester, Ryan, Roy, Stafford, Backstrom, Cullen, Leafs and Vinny trade that didn’t happen

David Pagnotta via twitter: With Corey Perry off the market, players like Mike Ribeiro, Marian Gaborik and Robyn Regehr are getting most of the attention. David Pagnotta via twitter: With Jay Bouwmeester's salary and the high asking price for Keith…

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Buffalo Sabres Have Some Decisions to Make: Miller, Vanek, Pominville, Regehr, Leopold, Hecht and Stafford

Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: The Sabres currently sit near the bottom of the league. Gleason thinks the Sabres should consider trading Ryan Miller (33), Jason Pominville (30) and Thomas Vanek (29). All will be unrestricted free agents after…

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NHL Rumors: Gaustad, Clowe, Peverley, Gardiner, Sabres, Flames, Penguins, Bruins and Oilers

Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Murphy is hearing that Predators center Paul Gaustad could be available. He'd be a good fit with the Bruins and several other teams. Jimmy Murphy via twitter: The Bruins have a strong interest in Sharks winger Ryane…

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NHL Rumors: Malkin, Smid, Hemsky, Horcoff, Blackhawks, Capitals, Red Wings, Panthers, Lightning, Leafs, Devils and Scouting LA-CAL

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Penguins can talk to Evgeni Malkin about a contract extension, but can't re-sign him until the summer. Same goes for the Blackhawks and Jonathan Toews. There hasn't seemed to be much conversation between the Oilers…

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Early evening rumors involving: Capitals, Sabres, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Flames and Blue Jackets

Jesse Spector of the Sporting News: Spector writes about 3 teams that should be sellers. Capitals - Both Roman Hamrlik and Mike Knuble could be valuable veteran additions for contenders. The Capitals are close to the cap ceiling, and have…

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State of the Buffalo Sabres: NHL Trade Deadline Edition

Written by Domenic Caruso and can be found on twitter at @D_Caruso On February 23, 2011 the Buffalo Sabres were purchased by local owner Terry Pegula. He promised a change in Buffalo and claimed the days of not spending money…

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