Los Angeles Kings general manager Rob Blake spoke in-depth about his efforts to extend defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov in a post-Trade Deadline media availability. Blake shared that keeping Gavrikov around is a top priority for the team, but finding a new deal could take some time after Gavrikov changed agents in February. But even with the flip, Blake reiterated that both the … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Gavrikov, Marchand, Hedman, Jokiharju
Sabres Remain Intent On Extending JJ Peterka
One of the more intriguing players to hit the rumor mill in the days leading up to Friday’s deadline was Sabres winger JJ Peterka. Amid yet another disappointing season in Buffalo, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff initially reported last week the pending RFA was drawing interest on the market and then seconded a report from Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News that the Rangers … [Read more...] about Sabres Remain Intent On Extending JJ Peterka
Buffalo Sabres Recall Josh Dunne, Isak Rosen
According to a team announcement, the Buffalo Sabres have recalled forwards Joshua Dunne and Isak Rosen from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. Since there’s no longer a roster limit since the trade deadline has passed, the Sabres weren’t required to make a corresponding roster move. Dunne is in his first season with the Sabres organization after spending the last … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Recall Josh Dunne, Isak Rosen
Injury Notes: Orlov, Stillman, Mazur, Quinn
The Carolina Hurricanes announced in the minutes leading up to Thursday night’s game that top-four defenseman Dmitry Orlov would sit out with a day-to-day injury. His last-minute absence forced defenseman Riley Stillman, Carolina’s only extra skater, into the lineup. Stillman was placed on waivers earlier in the day with the intention of being assigned to the minor … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Orlov, Stillman, Mazur, Quinn
Sabres Agree To Terms On Two-Year Extension With Jason Zucker
Believed to be a strong trade candidate as a pending unrestricted free agent, the Sabres were looking to get Jason Zucker off the market entirely. They’ve accomplished just that as TSN’s Darren Dreger reports (Twitter link) that the sides are in agreement on a two-year, $9.75MM contract extension. The 33-year-old had to settle for a one-year contract last season, spending time … [Read more...] about Sabres Agree To Terms On Two-Year Extension With Jason Zucker