Pro Hockey Rumors

9:45 a.m.: There are as many as three clubs in discussions for Zadina’s services, Kevin Weekes of ESPN reports. 8:34 a.m.: It appears the Buffalo deal may be a fallback option for Zadina. His agent, Darren Ferris, tells Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News that he’s “in the process of completing a contract for Zadina with another team.” 8:24 a.m.: Right-winger Filip Zadina is … [Read more...] about Filip Zadina Linked To Sabres, In Talks With Other Teams

Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News examines how the Sabres aren’t taking the normal development path when it comes to goaltender Devon Levi. Generally speaking, netminders are developed at a more gradual pace with many seeing 100 or more AHL appearances before becoming a full-time NHLer.  However, Buffalo tried to bring Levi directly to the NHL from college before opting for a … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Non-Standard Development Strategy For Levi

The Canadiens essentially picked up two new top-six forwards, which should give them the offense they need to challenge for a playoff spot this season, captain Nick Suzuki told Arpon Basu of The Athletic. “I think we can beat anybody,” Suzuki said. “I thought last year we competed against really good teams all the time. We’re still a young group, but with the addition of … [Read more...] about East Notes: Suzuki, Falk, Pulkkinen

Unlike other teams that have recently claimed their offseason checklists are complete, the Maple Leafs are still open for business, general manager Brad Treliving said on TSN 1050 last week. “To me, we’ve still got five weeks or so till camp,” Treliving said. “And, you know, we’re not set yet. We continue to look at ways to make our team better.” It’s more like four weeks now, … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Maple Leafs, Andersson, Sabres