Archives for February 12, 2015

'“You can’t make a trade like this without giving up something,” Murray said in First Niagara Center. “Either you’re in when they call and mention names of this stature – you’re in and you know you’re going to pay a big price – or you’re out." … [Read more...] about For Sabres, moving day in a big way

'If you took Myers out of the deal, it would still look like a very fair trade. Skeptics who don’t believe Kane will ever become an elite player might have felt the Jets got the better of the transaction even without Myers as part of the deal.' … [Read more...] about Murray taking the risk on Kane’s development

'Analytics say Zach Bogosian is pretty much the equal of Myers and it’s true he was a No. 3 overall pick in 2008. But he’s had a pretty nondescript NHL career to date. There will always be this gnawing feeling the Sabres gave up on Myers too soon and didn’t wait to see how he’d look on a team with some real players in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Too many throw-ins in this blockbuster

'Myers and Stafford were first-round picks, so every player the Sabres traded was chosen within the first 31 picks of the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay steep price, land Evander Kane from Jets

'“I couldn’t think of a better spot for Jhonas to have an opportunity to play playoff games, seeing that Lindy’s coached him before and obviously likes him, and Dallas has been a team that maybe hasn’t been happy with their overall goaltending picture,” Murray said. “He’s got a great opportunity to go in there and show what he can do.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth could fit well with Stars

'He's willing to try to make things happen for a club that was known for being overly patient while accomplishing little on the ice (two first-round losses, five non-playoff seasons) in the seven years since back-to-back trips to the conference finals from 2005-07.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ GM Murray makes bold move

Kane, Bogosian traded to Buffalo (Winnipeg Sun) Evander Kane excited to be moving on from Winnipeg Jets to Buffalo Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Cheveldayoff not likely finished as Winnipeg Jets still have glut of defencemen (Winnipeg Sun) Good riddance to Kane: Jets fans (Winnipeg Sun) Jets welcome newcomers into fold (Winnipeg Sun) Chevy's deal a winner for Jets (Winnipeg … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Winnipeg Coverage

Stars acquire goalie Jhonas Enroth from Buffalo for Anders Lindback and conditional third round draft pick (Dallas Morning News) 10 things to know about new Dallas Stars goalie Jhonas Enroth (Dallas Morning News) Stars shore up goaltending by acquiring Enroth from Sabres (Fox Sports Southwest) Stars Strengthen Goaltending With Deal for Enroth (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dallas Coverage

'And the prospect of having a young nucleus of Kane, Reinhart and potentially either McDavid or Eichel certainly seems to bode well for the Sabres franchise down the road -- especially if Bogosian figures it out.' … [Read more...] about Blockbuster trade makes sense for Sabres on many levels

'Every team inquiring about Myers secretly thought the same thing: That a change of scenery just might turn him into the next Zdeno Chara or Chris Pronger, both of whom took until their mid-20ts to become genuinely elite defencemen in the NHL. If that happens in Winnipeg, it’s a home run for the Jets, no matter how well Kane develops in Buffalo. With Myers and Jacob Trouba to … [Read more...] about Evander Kane traded to Buffalo in seven-player deal

'If Kane’s bizarre behavioral episodes turn out to be merely unhappiness and immaturity — ideally, both correctible — and the 23-year-old is healthy to start next season, the Sabres have landed a big, fast, skilled winger to put on McDavid’s wing (or Jack Eichel’s) for the forseeable future; the kind of top-line powerhouse most NHL teams would kill to have.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane for Tyler Myers (and other moving parts) could be win-win

'The Sabres were tenuously holding 30th place in the NHL standings, which means they have the best shot at winning the draft lottery in April, but by acquiring Kane on Wednesday, it shows that Buffalo wants the teenager McDavid in the worst way.' … [Read more...] about Big trade: Kane may be on McDavid’s wing next season

'“Times changed from when I was coming up with the Internet and social media and Twitter,” said Kane. “It’s become really popular. Stuff I did when I first came into the league, stuff you couldn’t really do now, wouldn’t be noticed. Now with social media, it’s everywhere and you become aware of that and eyes on you all the time.”' … [Read more...] about Poster boy and party boy: A tale of two Kanes

'“The players we wouldn’t include in the deal were the Horvats, the Virtanens, the McCanns (Canucks first-round picks Bo Horvat, Jake Virtanen and Jared McCann),” said Benning. “I think we made a fair offer. But they ended up making a big deal and we didn’t have the players to match that deal.”' … [Read more...] about Canucks wouldn’t blow up roster to land Evander Kane

'“I think Zach will be respected and loved in Buffalo for his work ethic,” he said. “The best thing for me, personally is there will be no more divided loyalty when Zach plays. It will be a thrill to see him in that classy Sabres sweater.”' … [Read more...] about Massena Hockey Fans Hail Bogosian Trade