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Phil
Varone
Center
Birthdate
4/12/1990
Birthplace
Vaughn, ON
Draft Info
2009: Rd 5, Pk 147 (SJ)
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Birthdate
4/12/1990
Birthplace
Vaughn, ON
Draft Info
2009: Rd 5, Pk 147 (SJ)
Position
Center
Career History
Philadelphia Flyers
2018-2019 (1 Season)
Ottawa Senators
2015*-2017 (2 Seasons)
Buffalo Sabres
2013-2015* (3 Seasons)
NHL News
Bruins lose to Sabres in blowout: 'We should all be embarrassed'
The Bruins' bench couldn't even look Jeremy Swayman in the eye following the goalie's outburst after being pulled in the third period of Game 4 with Boston down 6-0. "We should all be embarrassed," said coach Marco Sturm, his team now facing elimination.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins: Game Highlights
Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins: Game Highlights
Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins: Game Highlights
Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins: Game Highlights
Sabres erupt for 4 goals in first period, win 6-1 to push Bruins to 3-1 hole in series
— Sabres coach Lindy Ruff shut down any talk of putting forwards Tyson Kozak and Jason Zucker back in after injuries sent them to the locker room late in Game 4 of Buffalo's first-round playoff series against the Bruins.
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Hurricanes D Alexander Nikishin diagnosed with concussion
Carolina defenseman Alexander Nikishin, 24, who averaged 16:30 time on the ice in the Hurricanes' four-game sweep over the Ottawa Senators, was diagnosed with a concussion during his team's Game 4 victory Saturday afternoon, the team announced.