Rinne gets first career shutout as Predators top Sabres Buffalo, NY (Sports Network) - Pekka Rinne recorded his first career shutout
as Nashville scored twice in the third period for a 2-0 win over Buffalo at
HSBC Arena.
Rinne, who was a perfect 3-0-0 entering the game, stopped all 30 shots he
faced while Jason Arnott and J.P. Dumont tallied for the Predators, who have
won three of five including three in a row on the road.
The whitewash was sweet revenge for Nashville, which had been outscored by a
15-6 margin by Buffalo in the last two meetings, an 8-4 road setback on
February 27, 2008 and a 7-2 home defeat on D... More...
Teppo Numminen, who played only one game last season because of heart surgery, has re-signed with the Sabres on a one year, $1.1 million deal, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:Numminen, a 40 year old defensemen, has long been a reliable defender, though no longer one who is fantasy relevant. Take stock of how her performs in the preseason before you even consider rostering him this year.
Tyler Bouck has been signed to an undisclosed contract by the Sabres, according to TSN.
Our View:The 28-year-old notched 11 goals, 18 assists and 86 penalty minutes over 79 games while working as the captain of the Portland Pirates of the AHL last season. The former second-round pick of the Stars (1998) has only recorded four goals and eight assists over 91 career games with the Canucks. He is not expected to make an impact with the Sabres next season.
Mathieu Darche has left the Lightning as he signed a deal with the Sabres, according to the AP. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Our View:Darche contributed seven goals and 15 assists over 73 games with Tampa Bay last season. The 31-year-old winger is not expected to be fantasy worthy with his new club.
