Archives for June 20, 2014

'There’s a “very good chance” one will be Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart or Leon Draisaitl. Murray expects defenseman Aaron Ekblad to be drafted first overall, either by Florida or a team that acquires the No. 1 pick.' … [Read more...] about Draft plan, money matters consume Sabres’ GM

'“It’s just business. It’s not about me,” Murray insisted. “It’s about the Sabres. ... It’s not about me running it. That’s not it at all. It’s about me from the fact I’m all in for Buffalo and I want success here and it’s just about the Sabres.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ draft is all about Murray

'“You can’t miss in drafts,” he said during a media briefing on Thursday morning. “You have to ‘hit,’ that’s your job."' … [Read more...] about Murray aims to bolster Sabres in draft

'“On this team and in Rochester, probably goaltending is what I say is not a pressing need,” Murray said. “But everywhere else we can use help throughout the lineup.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Tim Murray focusing on center for top pick, ready to add free agents

'It’s brought up in his meetings and every interview. Murray said, “I hear about it all the time, it’s a distraction. You get into the middle of a meeting and somebody walks in the door and talks about the floor. It’s easy to spend money, I don’t like spending money, but it’s easy. People want your money, so it’s not hard to give away it’s just are the right guys or the guys … [Read more...] about Sabres Murray talks about free agency, Ennis and the cap

'"We know there are one or two players there that aren't going to have an impact in the National Hockey League, it's which one or two. We hope we know which one or two it is."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM has extra picks, options for building

'"It's just something you hope turns out well and you can surround the younger players with guys who can support them, develop them the right way, and hopefully it all works out in the end."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Devine sees strength up front in 2014 draft