According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Buffalo Sabres are moving toward acquiring defenseman Colton Parayko from the St. Louis Blues. Dreger noted that the trade is still being finalized and that both teams are waiting to see if Parayko will waive his no-trade clause to join the Sabres. Dreger later added that defensive prospect Radim Mrtka and a first-round pick will be a part … [Read more...] about Sabres Finalizing Deal For Colton Parayko
Sabres, Blues Shifting Trade Talks To Justin Faulk, Colton Parayko
The Sabres made a big push yesterday to put themselves at the forefront to land top center Robert Thomas from the Blues. It appears whatever they put forth was a best-and-final offer and may not be enough to pry him away. Darren Dreger of TSN followed up this morning on yesterday’s report, saying that talks between Buffalo and St. Louis on Thomas “went the distance” but that it … [Read more...] about Sabres, Blues Shifting Trade Talks To Justin Faulk, Colton Parayko
Sabres Activate Zach Benson, Assign Anton Wahlberg To AHL
The Sabres will welcome back a key winger to their lineup tonight against Tampa Bay. NHL.com’s Heather Engel relays (Twitter link) that Zach Benson has been activated off injured reserve. To make room on the roster, forward Anton Wahlberg has been sent down to AHL Rochester. Benson has missed the last four weeks with an upper-body injury although he only ultimately missed … [Read more...] about Sabres Activate Zach Benson, Assign Anton Wahlberg To AHL
No Progress On Tuch Extension Talks
While Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen called extending pending UFA winger Alex Tuch a top priority after being named to the position, it doesn’t appear progress is being made on that front. In a recent appearance on DFO Live (video link), The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported that while the sides remain communicative, they aren’t getting any closer to getting a deal in … [Read more...] about No Progress On Tuch Extension Talks
Buffalo Sabres Recall Zach Metsa
The Buffalo Sabres announced this morning that they have recalled defenseman Zach Metsa from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. Metsa was originally reassigned at the start of the Olympic break. He’s spent a larger portion of this season on the Sabres’ NHL roster. Since Buffalo next plays on Wednesday, the same day the Americans have their next game, Metsa would not … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Recall Zach Metsa