NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The past two seasons the Washington Capitals were in a win-now mode, moving picks and prospects to take a run at the Cup. GM Brian MacLellan doesn't appear willing…
NHL Rumors: Sam Reinhart, Jaromir Jagr and Tomas Tatar
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that they won't have any contract negotiations with Sam Reinhart until next year. On Jaromir Jagr ... Aivis Kalnins: Jaromir Jagr's agent said contract talks with NHL are…
NHL Injuries: Wings, Bruins, Blues, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Sabres
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Defenseman Brendan Smith and forward Tyler Bertuzzi left Saturday's games early and will be undergoing tests. "We know they are out a bit," Holland said. "Not sure how long." It…
Pucks In Depth: Penguins Re-Sign Murray … Trouble in Buffalo?
On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Matt Murray ... A year ago Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray was just beginning his 2nd full season as a pro with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Fast forward 12 months and the 22-year-old is a Stanley Cup winner with 33…
Rumors: Reinhart, Domi, Bickell, and Elliott
From NHL.com correspondent Joe Yerdon on Sam Reinhart: Yerdon writes that there are many centremen in camp for the Buffalo Sabres, including Reinhart. Last season, Reinhart played three games at right wing in the AHL and he may have to stay…
Buffalo Sabres 2015-16 Season Primer
Projected 2015-16 Range: 7th in the Atlantic, lottery pick contender 2014-15 Record: 23-51-8, 54 points (Last Place in the Atlantic Division and 30th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed playoffs Total Cap hit: $59,382,855 Total Salary: $64,628,531 Salary Cap Space: $12,017,145 Source: General Fanager In: Carlo Colaiacovo, D…
2015-16 Buffalo Sabres Top 10 Prospects
After two seasons of historically bad teams, the Sabres now have accumulated a wealth of talented prospects which has allowed them to acquire some quality NHL talent in Evander Kane, Ryan O’Reilly and Robin Lehner. While GM Tim Murray was…
Rumors I: Sabres, Oilers, Senators and Coyotes
Paul Hamilton of WGR 550: Sabres GM Tim Murray said on WGR 550 that they are still deciding on whether to buy out Cody Hodgson or not. Hodgson is over in Sweden working on his skating. Murray said he needs to improve…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Future Watch, Diving and Line Combos
Jameson Olive: Panthers Roberto Luongo will miss the next two games. Al Montoya will be out for at least two weeks. Chuck Gormley: Alex Ovechkin has a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision. George Richards: Panthers Willie Mitchell…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Leafs, Sabres, Stars,Oilers and Canadiens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (from last week) Hurricanes GM Ron Francis has said they are in no mood to trade Eric Staal, but some still feel the Maple Leafs will make a big push for him. One pro…
News: Vanek, Burrows, Player Safety, Reinhart, Colaiacovo …
Gary Craig: Gambling allegations that could involve Thomas Vanek. "Mark Ruff pleads guilty to laundering $230,000 payment that was gambling debt. According to plea, that payment went to Mark's brother, Joe. Mark gets check from Joe, passes to unindicted co-conspirator in…
Video: Friedman and Cox talk Staal, Sabres, Oilers and Flyers
Elliotte Friedman and Damian Cox: Friedman: Hurricanes Eric Staal doesn't want to be traded and he could return on Tuesday. He wants to stay long-term unless there is a new owner who wants to go a different direction. Cox: The…