{"id":120061,"date":"2021-10-18T08:30:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T12:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=120061"},"modified":"2021-10-18T07:31:57","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T11:31:57","slug":"nhl-rumours-sabres-stars-senators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/10\/18\/nhl-rumours-sabres-stars-senators\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, Ottawa Senators"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s time for another dose of NHL rumours. We start the work week with another run through the latest hockey gossip. Teams are trying to found out how to fit key pieces under the salary cap. We also have the latest in the ongoing saga between the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel<\/a>. Today’s NHL rumours also look at the Dallas Stars and Ottawa Senators.<\/p>\n

All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Buffalo Sabres<\/h3>\n

Rumour: Elliotte Friedman reports that the Sabres don’t want to retain any salary<\/a> in a potential Jack Eichel trade. This was during Saturday’s Hockey Night in Canada “32 Thoughts” segment.<\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/FriedgeHNIC\/status\/1449546382155698181<\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/em> This is the latest turn in the epic tale between the Sabres and their former captain. Friedman reports that they’re willing to take on bad contracts in order to make a deal, but that’s it. They won’t retain money to make a trade happen and that’s become a stumbling block.<\/p>\n

Friedman added that the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> were interested in Eichel. However, talks stopped dead when Buffalo didn’t want to keep some of the $10 million salary. This is going to make things difficult as the former second overall pick still has another four years on his contract.<\/p>\n

Jeff Marek also stated that the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> were talking to the Sabres, but aren’t willing to give up Peyton Krebs<\/a> or Nicolas Hauge as part of a deal. Injuries throughout the organization will hamper Vegas in making any deal.<\/p>\n

It’s going to be hard to make a deal and end the Eichel drama unless the Sabres take on some of that big contract. General managers are likely going to wait until Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams<\/a> and company relent.<\/p>\n

Dallas Stars<\/h3>\n

Rumour: Marek reported in 32 Thoughts that Stars defenceman John Klingberg<\/a> is looking for a contract of eight years and $62-66 million.<\/em><\/p>\n

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As we just reported on our 32 Thoughts feature on Hockey Night in Canada the John Klingberg camp is looking for a deal in the $62-66 million range over an 8 year term.<\/p>\n

— Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) October 17, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n