Bruins free agency spree brings goalie Linus Ullmark, forward Nick Foligno and others to Boston (Boston Globe) Bruins sign D, three forwards and a goalie in huge free agency haul (Boston Herald) Bruins net big haul in free agency (Boston Herald) Boston Bruins sign goalie Linus Ullmark, making a Tuukka Rask return less likely (report) (Springfield Republican) Linus Ullmark … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
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Thursday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks sign defenseman Jake McCabe, forward Jujhar Khaira in free agency (Chicago Sun Times) Eau Claire native McCabe signs with Blackhawks (Eau Claire Leader Telegram) Blackhawks agree to terms with Jake McCabe (NBC Sports Chicago) McCabe expects to reach higher level after knee surgery (NBC Sports Chicago) Blackhawks Agree to Terms with Jake McCabe … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Chicago Coverage
Thursday's New Jersey Coverage
New Jersey Devils trade Will Butcher, draft pick to Sabres for future considerations (Bergen Record) Devils Acquire Future Considerations from Buffalo (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage
Rangers’ Chris Drury should not panic in Jack Eichel trade talks
'Until the issue is resolved, until Drury essentially chooses between extending Zibanejad and trading for Eichel, the 2021-22 Rangers are just a fuzzy picture. It all flows from there.' … [Read more...] about Rangers’ Chris Drury should not panic in Jack Eichel trade talks
Golden Knights done shopping, not expected to trade for Jack Eichel
'“We’re not likely to be involved in any other discussions,” McCrimmon said. “We used our money that we had available to us. We’ve addressed the needs that we identified going into this time frame. We’re anxious to get ready for training camp as we move into the next season.”' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights done shopping, not expected to trade for Jack Eichel
Is Vegas the best fit for Eichel?
'I’d love to see him in a different environment. I look at and obviously there’s the physical talent. He’s a guy that can score 35 goals, he can get you 80 points in the National Hockey League. But I don’t see him as a captain of a team and right now, and Craig Button has witnessed the transition of Mike Modano, where it’s a talented player that put up points, he was never … [Read more...] about Is Vegas the best fit for Eichel?
Vinnie Hinostroza is Sabres' first free agent signing
'In 2018, Hinostoza was traded to the Arizona Coyotes. He signed a free agent deal with Florida last October before being traded back to the Blackhawks on April 2.' … [Read more...] about Vinnie Hinostroza is Sabres’ first free agent signing
Sabres sign three players for Rochester
'Signing two-way contracts on Wednesday included Sabres' 2013 sixth round pick Sean Malone, defensemen Brandon Davidson and Jimmy Schuldt. All three got one-year deals worth $750,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three players for Rochester
The Sabres sign two goalies including veteran Craig Anderson
'Anderson spent 10 years with the Ottawa Senators going 202-168-46. Anderson had a 2.84 goals against and .914 save percentage. He also spent three seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, three years with the Florida Panthers and two seasons with the Colorado Avalanche. Last year Anderson was the Washington Capitals taxi squad goalie. He did go 2-1-0 with 2.13 goals against and … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign two goalies including veteran Craig Anderson
Sabres bring Mark Pysyk back to Buffalo
'The trade by former general manager Tim Murray was also a move to jump up the draft board in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft, where the Sabres took forward Rasmus Asplund with the 33rd overall pick. Buffalo also sent a second and third round pick with Pysyk to the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Mark Pysyk back to Buffalo
Sabres acquire Will Butcher, fifth round pick from New Jersey
'The trade for New Jersey is likely a salary dump move, especially after the team was able to land prized defensive free agent Dougie Hamilton with a seven-year contract worth $63 million. The Devils also give the Sabres a fifth round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, while the future considerations aspect of the trade likely means New Jersey gets nothing in return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Will Butcher, fifth round pick from New Jersey
Blackhawks sign defenseman Jake McCabe to a four-year contract
'McCabe was a former second round pick (44th overall) of the Sabres in the 2012 NHL Draft out of the University of Wisconsin. After signing his entry-level contract in 2014, McCabe earned a full-time spot on the Sabres roster in the 2015-16 season.' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks sign defenseman Jake McCabe to a four-year contract
Linus Ullmark leaves Buffalo to sign with Bruins
'Carter Hutton signed with the Arizona Coyotes, so that leaves Buffalo with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Dustin Tokarski under contract. Neither are likely options for the Sabres when the season starts.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark leaves Buffalo to sign with Bruins
Wild reportedly backing out of Jack Eichel trade talks
'On top of that, the Wild have a lot of dead money on the books. After buying out Ryan Super and Zach Parise, they have $4.6 million in dead cap money this season, with the total exploding to $12.6 million in 2022-23 and $14.6 million in 2023-24 and 2024-25.' … [Read more...] about Wild reportedly backing out of Jack Eichel trade talks
McKenzie: 'Things are dead quiet' on Jack Eichel front right now
'For weeks, teams have called Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams about Eichel's services and gauging potential interest for a potential trade to acquire the star center. However, the asking price has been regarded as astronomically high, with Buffalo looking to acquire four assets that are the equivalent of first round picks.' … [Read more...] about McKenzie: ‘Things are dead quiet’ on Jack Eichel front right now