Tag: Victor Olofsson

NHL News and Rumors: Connor McDavid, Matt Niskanen, RFAs, Buffalo Sabres, and Top Offer Sheet Candidates

Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19. Sabres start talks with one RFA but not another. Top 10 players could be offer sheet targets this offseason.

Mark Easson

NHL News and Notes: Buffalo Sabres and the Anaheim Ducks

The Buffalo Sabres looking to upgrade in net and up front. Ducks pending UFA Ryan Miller gets back on the ice.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Scores, Today’s Games, Panthers To Name GM, Kings Signings, and Player Notes

LA Kings sign two. Mathew Barzal and Sean Couturier left last night's game early. Sidney Crosby has wrist surgery. Jacob Markstrom may have a groin injury.

Mark Easson

Which of The Seven Non-Playoff Clubs Will Make a Splash in The NHL Free Agent Pool?

The seven teams who didn't make the league 24-team playoff format are looking towards next season. Will any of them dabble into the NHL free agent market this offseason?

Lyle Richardson

NHL Trade & Free Agent Candidates – Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres had another disappointing season, and this offseason will be really important for general manager Jason Botterill. He should have some salary cap space to work with.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Sabres, Avs, Stars, Red Wings, Devils, Rangers, Sens, Pens, Lightning and Maple Leafs

NHL injury notes involving Joe Pavelski, Nazem Kadri, Sami Vatanen, Igor Shesterkin, Nikita Kucherov, Andreas Johnson and more.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Sabres, Blackhawks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Predators, Islanders, Blues, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Canucks, and Capitals

Shea Weber will be out for four to six weeks. Nazem Kadri out for four to six weeks. Blues GM updates Jay Bouwmeester. No updates on Nikita Kucherov and Anthony Cirelli yet.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Sabres, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Blues, and Maple Leafs

Darcy Kuemper not ready yet. Jeff Skinner to return. Kasperi Kapanen injures his arm. Jake Muzzin returns.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Notes: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Panthers, Blues, Maple Leafs, and the Golden Knights

Victor Olofsson will be out for a few more weeks. Carolina Hurricanes Dougie Hamilton out indefinitely after surgery on his fractured fibula. Brandon Saad is a possibility for today. 

Mark Easson

Midseason NHL Rookie Watch for 2019-20

Looking at the top Calder candidates half way through the season. There are several rookies who have closed the gap on Cale Makar. Has anyone passed him?

Lyle Richardson

Early NHL Rookie Stock Watch for 2019-20

Taking a look at how some of the NHL rookies are doing so far this season.

Lyle Richardson

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