Philadelphia takes on Buffalo in division matchup (AP) 5 Things: Flyers vs. Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage
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Florida Panthers Acquire Defenseman Brandon Montour from Buffalo Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage
Taylor Hall should be at top of Edmonton Oilers wish list at trading deadline, NHL insiders say
'It’s hard to imagine there’s anything but a small, small chance that Hall will come back to Edmonton at the trade deadline, mainly because of his high-priced contract and Edmonton’s lack of cap space. Edmonton would have to pay extra for Buffalo to retain salary and to take on an unwanted salary from the Oilers. It’s more likely a team that doesn’t have those issues would … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall should be at top of Edmonton Oilers wish list at trading deadline, NHL insiders say
Panthers fill hole on defense; acquire Montour from Sabres
'For Buffalo, the last-place Sabres continued selling off assets by acquiring a third-round draft pick in what is not expected to be their final move before the NHL’s trade deadline on Monday. The Sabres traded veteran Eric Staal to Montreal last month, and are in negotiations to trade forward Taylor Hall, who is completing a one-year, $8 million contract.' … [Read more...] about Panthers fill hole on defense; acquire Montour from Sabres
Florida Panthers acquire Brandon Montour from Buffalo Sabres for third-round pick
'The Sabres have been one of the league's biggest disappointments this season. After enduring an 18-game winless streak, the longest of the salary-cap era, and firing coach Ralph Krueger in March, Buffalo is poised to miss the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season. It is the NHL's longest postseason drought.' … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers acquire Brandon Montour from Buffalo Sabres for third-round pick
Sabres trade Brandon Montour to the Panthers
'TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger also reports that the Sabres will not retain any salary in this deal with the Panthers, meaning that all $3.85 million of Montour's contract will come off Buffalo's salary cap.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Brandon Montour to the Panthers
Cozens returned to practice on Saturday
'While there were no line rushes throughout Saturday's session, Cozens did not seem to be limited in any sort of way. He looked engaged and comfortable during drills, and appears to be close to nearing a return to game action.' … [Read more...] about Cozens returned to practice on Saturday
Opinion: Sabres mock trade deadline
'Who will the Sabres trade away and for what? Here are my predictions...' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres mock trade deadline
Buffalo Sabres trade defenseman Brandon Montour to Florida Panthers for third-round pick
'The defenseman is the third Sabres player to be traded ahead of the deadline, after goalie Jonas Johansson and Eric Staal were each traded to Colorado and Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade defenseman Brandon Montour to Florida Panthers for third-round pick
Sabres D Brandon Montour traded to Panthers for 2021 third-round pick
'He tallied 13 G, 29 A in 112 games played for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Brandon Montour traded to Panthers for 2021 third-round pick
Sabres trade defenseman Montour to Florida for third-round pick
'The 26-year-old would have been an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, so a trade was likely. Interim coach Don Granato said Montour was a "true pro" throughout the process.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade defenseman Montour to Florida for third-round pick
Montour traded to Panthers by Sabres for NHL Draft pick
'"He was a lot of fun to be around," Sabres coach Don Granato said of Montour. "He is competitive, brings a lot of energy, a lot of life. ... We knew this was a possibility. Obviously his contract status and where we're at, so no surprise for the players and the guys. Through this, Brandon was incredible ... he was a true pro and is a true pro. Of course you don't like losing … [Read more...] about Montour traded to Panthers by Sabres for NHL Draft pick
Sabres acquire 3rd-round pick from Panthers for Montour
'Montour, 26, appeared in 112 games over parts of three seasons with the Sabres, tallying 42 points (13+29). He is set to become an unrestricted free agent during the offseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 3rd-round pick from Panthers for Montour
Cozens returns to practice, expected to play Sunday in Philly
'"I have not talked to the medical team. But going into practice, [playing Sunday] was a definite possibility. He came out of practice looking great. So, unless I hear differently, it looks like there's a probability of him being in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Cozens returns to practice, expected to play Sunday in Philly
Sabres reassign Dea to taxi squad, Fogarty to Amerks
'Dea has appeared in one game for the Sabres this season. He has 13 points (4+9) in 11 games with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign Dea to taxi squad, Fogarty to Amerks