Archives for March 1, 2014

'If the Blues reach the Western Conference finals or re-sign Miller, Buffalo gets the Blues’ first-round pick this June. The worst the pick can be is a third-round pick in 2016. Buffalo retained a small portion of Miller’s salary to help the Blues get under the cap.' … [Read more...] about Miller time expires in trade to St. Louis

'The fans loved him back. Even more eye-popping than his stats, which included 284 victories in 540 games, were the number of people who donned a jersey bearing the Miller nameplate. His No. 30 could be seen in every section of First Niagara Center and in countless establishments throughout Western New York. He connected with fans of all ages in ways that most players can’t.' … [Read more...] about Fan-favorite Miller will be a tough act to follow

'Murray was triumphant after pulling off a whopper in his first deal as a GM. He said “there’s lots of future in it” when describing the moving parts of sending Miller and Ott to St. Louis for goalie Jaroslav Halak, winger Chris Stewart, prospect William Carrier and two draft picks – both of which could turn out to be first-rounders.' … [Read more...] about ‘Lots of future in it,’ but a sad goodbye for Miller

'“They obviously want to be prepared come trade deadline,” Ehrhoff said Friday. “We’ll see where it will take us.”' … [Read more...] about Ehrhoff could be the next to leave town

'“There’s lots of future in it,” Murray said. “The 2015 first we believe is a strong pick. We have a strong goalie coming back in the league who’s been, I believe, pretty well thought of in his career. We have a power forward coming back (Stewart) who is not old, who has term left, who in the past has put up goals, plays a physical tough, gritty game, can fight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade franchise goalie Ryan Miller and captain Steve Ott to Blues in blockbuster deal

'It would seem that Murray's focus over the next couple of days and into this summer would be acquiring top prospects in the forward ranks and identifying a goaltender to build in front of for the next decade. With guys like Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart available in this summer's draft, and Jack Eichel and all-world Erie Otter Connor McDavid available in 2015, two years of … [Read more...] about Murray Must Build Solid Foundation

Sharks lose to Sabres 4-2 (San Jose Mercury News) Photo gallery (SJSharks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s San Jose Coverage

Blues land goaltender they wanted in Miller (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues GM Armstrong makes power move (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues make their all-in move, acquire Miller and Ott for Halak, Stewart, prospect and picks (Belleville News Democrat) Blues become top contenders with Ryan Miller, Steve Ott (USA Today) Bold move for Miller and Ott shows Blues' … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Saint Louis Coverage

'''I'm not going to lie. It was pretty emotional watching the tribute,'' Foligno said. ''That was pretty nice what they did during the game, and those are two players that were hugely respected here in the city and respected Buffalo as well.''' … [Read more...] about Hours after big trade, Sabres beat Sharks 4-2

'The Central Division-leading Blues shored up their goaltending in an attempt to avoid another disappointing playoff run after being eliminated by Los Angeles in successive seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Ryan Miller, Steve Ott to Blues

'And add defenseman Christian Ehrhoff to the group after confirming he recently complied with the Sabres' request to submit a list of eight teams that would make up the no-trade clause of his contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres brace for a shakeup as trade deadline nears

'Cody Hodgson lit the lamp on the power play, while Brian Flynn and Matt Moulson supplied Buffalo's other two goals. Jhonas Enroth made 36 saves in Buffalo's third straight win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, San Jose 2

'The Sabres also obtained a pair of draft choices in the swap, St. Louis' first-rounder in 2015 and a conditional third-round selection in 2016.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ship Miller to Blues

'Myers, left winger Matt Moulson, center Brian Flynn and center Cody Hodgson scored for the Sabres (18-34-8), who have won three consecutive games since the Olympic break. Goaltender Jhonas Enroth was superb between the pipes for Buffalo, making 36 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome emotions, Sharks after big trade

'This was the first trade for Buffalo general manager Tim Murray since taking over for Darcy Regier in January.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal G Miller to Blues