The Buffalo Sabres aren’t expected to be much of a focus at this year’s Trade Deadline, but one young star has seen his name circulate around rumors. Now, the New York Rangers are joining in on the race for top-line Sabres winger JJ Peterka per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News. The report of New York’s interest was seconded by Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, but downplayed … [Read more...] about Rangers Showing Interest In Sabres’ J.J. Peterka
Islanders Have Offered Extension To Kyle Palmieri
10:39 a.m.: The Islanders have informed Palmieri he won’t be traded today, per Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic. They’ll continue working on a deal, and although it may not be done before the deadline, they’re close enough to rule out a move. It’s likely to be a two-year or three-year deal worth less than his current $5MM AAV annually, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. 9:37 … [Read more...] about Islanders Have Offered Extension To Kyle Palmieri
Devils Acquire Daniel Sprong From Kraken
The Devils have acquired depth winger Daniel Sprong from the Kraken, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Seattle is receiving a seventh-round pick in return, according to Tim Booth of the Seattle Times. A minimal return will be all Seattle lands for scoring winger Sprong, who they acquired for future considerations from the Vancouver Canucks in November. Sprong went unclaimed … [Read more...] about Devils Acquire Daniel Sprong From Kraken
Rangers Sign Urho Vaakanainen To Two-Year Extension
The Rangers announced they’ve signed defenseman Urho Vaakanainen to a two-year extension. The deal is worth $3.1MM with a $1.55MM cap hit, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. He was a pending restricted free agent with arbitration rights. The extension marks a yearly raise of $450K for Vaakanainen, whom the Rangers acquired from the Ducks in the Jacob Trouba deal in … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Urho Vaakanainen To Two-Year Extension
Islanders Activate Marcus Högberg From Injured Reserve
The Islanders will be a bit deeper between the pipes as they continue to make an improbable push for a playoff spot. The team has activated netminder Marcus Högberg from injured reserve ahead of tonight’s game against the Ducks, per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News. The team reassigned goalie Jakub Skarek to AHL Bridgeport in a corresponding move. Högberg, 30, will likely get … [Read more...] about Islanders Activate Marcus Högberg From Injured Reserve