‘“It happens,” Nelson said Monday afternoon at Minnesota State’s annual Dan Meyer Blue Line Club Golf Classic at the Mankato Golf Club. “It’s frustrating because you’re so eager to get back. You’re always working hard to get back. It’s never fun when you’re injured.”’
The Sabres Report - July 23, 2019
The Sabres Report - July 22, 2019
Sabres, Evan Rodrigues more than $1 million apart heading into arbitration hearing ★
‘Rodrigues had nine goals and 20 assists in 74 games last season to set career highs in each category. He is asking for a huge raise, from $650,000 to $2.65 million. The Sabres are still offering a sizable bump in salary, but only to $1.5 million. The figures were reported Sunday by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.’
Sabres exchange arbitration numbers with Rodrigues ★
‘The Sabres and Rodrigues still have until Tuesday to avoid arbitration and come to terms on a new contract.’
Sabres & Rodrigues more than $1 million apart on salary ★
‘This past season, the 25-year-old set a career high with nine goals and 29 points in 74 games. A salary arbitration hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.’
The Sabres Report - July 21, 2019
Johnson learned lessons from NHL dad, hopes to make impact with Sabres ★
‘”My dad’s been huge for me,” Johnson said. “He introduced me to the game at a young age and taught me everything I know. Obviously, you’ve got to develop your own passion for the game, but he’s been there every step of the way, just kind of guiding me and always offering advice. It’s nice to have that.”‘
The Sabres Report - July 19, 2019
Former Sabres, Amerks have landed new contracts all over ★
‘Still, it was evident Wedgewood, 26, would be moving on. The seven-year veteran never had much of a future with the Buffalo Sabres.’
Kurt Gosselin's hockey journey: From Brighton JV to Sabres' rookie camp ★
‘“I want to go in and make sure I leave a good impression,” Gosselin said. “I’m training hard this summer.”’
Sabres add much-needed depth with Jokiharju, Miller, Vesey, Johansson ★
‘Those moves could help the Sabres (33-39-10) end a Stanley Cup Playoff drought that began in 2012, but underlying numbers suggest the additions of defensemen Colin Miller and Henri Jokiharju, and forwards Jimmy Vesey and Marcus Johansson, will bolster their chances.’
The Sabres Report - July 18, 2019
Are the Sabres and Jets a match for a Ristolainen trade? ★
‘”It’s been all rumors. If there’s anything that the Jets are really good at is dousing those flames and trying to put those out as they try to work behind the scenes. It’s been an interesting offseason for Winnipeg,” Hamilton said on WGR. “Certainly Ristolainen has been a guy that’s been rumored in this neck of the woods. Jake Gardiner has also been a guy that the Winnipeg Jets have been interested in and have kind of pushed the buttons on. They’re really looking for guys that fit into that Tyler Myers range for what they had before ($5.5 million AAV)… A guy like Ristolainen making $5.4 million a season, he’s the kind of guy that would certainly fit in that group.”‘
The Sabres Report - July 16, 2019
Sabres sign No. 1 pick Dylan Cozens to three-year, entry-level deal ★
‘As an 18-year-old with junior eligibility remaining, the deal would not kick in until Cozens plays 10 NHL games and could slide to instead start in the 2020-21 season.’