NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames, and the Nashville Predators

Potential touchdown spots for Kyle Okposo if he desires one other Cup run

Michael Augello of The Hockey Information: There have been plenty of groups scouting the Buffalo Sabres and one participant they may very well be taking a look at is veteran winger and workforce captain Kyle Okposo. He’s a pending UFA at a $2.5 million cap hit.

The Sabres might not wish to transfer him, however the if the 35-year-old is contemplating retirement after the season, he might want yet another run at a Cup.

Three groups who may need curiosity embody the New York Islanders, New York Rangers, and the Winnipeg Jets.

The Islanders aren’t a lock to be within the playoffs. If the Rangers can’t discover a scoring winger and are searching for some veteran depth, they may have curiosity. Blake Wheeler is now out for the season. The Jets may very well be searching for some added depth with dimension.

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Geese, Colorado Avalanche, and Scouting the Buffalo Sabres

Alexander Holtz might have been a bit the Jacob Markstrom commerce that fell aside

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Interval: Consider that the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils GM had an settlement in place for Jacob Markstrom however suppose it fell aside as a result of the Flames possession didn’t wish to retain wage. They might circle again.

Consider that the Flames might have been requested to retain between $2-$3 million per yr and that Alexander Holtz would have been included based on totally different sources. Cash would have wanted to be even. One other supply stated that Vitek Vanecek wasn’t included.

Different choices for the Devils may very well be John Gibson, Elvis Merzlikins and Juuse Saros.

NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators and the New Jersey Devils

Juuse Saros searching for Ilya Sorokin cash

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Interval: Two sources have stated this week that Juuse Saros is in play. If he’s not moved on the commerce deadline, they may transfer him within the offseason. Saros’ agent and the Predators will nonetheless proceed to speak.

Saros is searching for Ilya Sorokin’s cash and time period – eight years at $8.25 million per.