A number of questions for the Buffalo Sabres
Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo Information: The Buffalo Sabres have about $14.5 million in wage house and should re-sign Beck Malenstyn, Peyton Krebs and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.
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There isn’t strain for the Winnipeg Jets to commerce Nikolaj Ehlers, the Carolina Hurricanes to commerce Martin Necas, or the Philadelphia Flyers to commerce Joel Farabee. These groups aren’t going to decrease their asking costs.
Don’t see Jiri Kulich or Isak Rosen making the Sabres’ opening day roster except there’s an damage. There isn’t any must rush both participant. Each will probably get some NHL motion this season.
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After subsequent yr’s KHL season, search for the Sabres to signal 2021 second-round decide Prokhor Potapov. He’ll want some AHL time however is near being NHL-ready.
Does Krebs slot in on their fourth line? The place will Jordan Greenway slot in? Greenway has a yr left on his deal. May see Lindy Ruff giving Greenway an opportunity within the backside six earlier than they appear to maneuver him.
Will one other workforce be keen on Connor Clifton, who has two years left on his deal? He’s a third-pairing, right-handed defenseman that may kill penalties.
The Columbus Blue Jackets bringing two coaches to city for in-person interviews
Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell mentioned that they’re bringing two teaching candidates to Columbus this week for in-person interviews.
Dean Evason and Jay Woodcroft are believed to be the 2 candidates.
“We’re solely bringing in two,” Waddell mentioned. “I’ve a 3rd (candidate) who’s form of on maintain proper now, however now we have the highest two guys that we’d like to usher in in-person.
“This week is a crucial week for us arising right here. Coaching camp is actually the third week in September. Do I would like this to enter August? Not an opportunity. Now, whether or not we announce one thing (this) week or if it’s completed early the next week … we’ll see how the schedules line up.”
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Todd McLellan was their best choice however the contract negotiation/framework broke down or stalled. McLellan is owed $5.5 million from the Kings for this season. A supply mentioned cash wasn’t a difficulty in talks.
