Archives for February 12, 2015

'There are a lot of cards on the table in this game of poker.' … [Read more...] about Kane deal flips the script on modern NHL trades

'“I’m confident that he wanted a change of scenery, in his mind probably wanted a more important role,” Murray said. “And I think we’ve certainly given him the change of scenery today. I think we can give him a more important role. He can be an important guy here. He’s going to be a big part of any success that we have, I believe.”' … [Read more...] about Risky business: Sabres gamble on Evander Kane in blockbuster trade with Jets

'In addition to Kane, the Sabres acquire defenseman Zach Bogosian and goaltender Jason Kasdorf. Buffalo sends defenseman Tyler Myers, forwards Drew Stafford, Joel Armia and Brendan Lemieux, and a first round pick to Winnipeg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Kane from Jets, deal Myers, Stafford

'In the end who cares if Lemieux and Armia become good NHL players, who cares if Myers finds his stride, it’s about what you got here. Can Evander Kane be a top six forward who can score you around 30 goals per season? Can Bogosian live up to what made him the 3rd overall pick in a draft that was loaded with defensemen? That’s how you evaluate a trade.' … [Read more...] about Sabres had the assets to meet the price

'"I've been through a lot the past three years. There's been a lot of movement since I've been in this organization," Foligno said. "It's just what happens when you're at the bottom and you've got to find ways to build. Things have been moved around lately, but hopefully we can get some stability now. We're headed in the right direction with guys like Evander Kane and Zach … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up roster again as rebuild continues

'"There's a lot of excitement for the future in Buffalo," Kane said. "Just looking at next year, they're going to get a top pick and that's exciting. Just to have one of those two guys maybe to play with next year, plus the other young players on that team."' … [Read more...] about Kane excited by ‘fresh start’ with Sabres: report

'Kasdorf (6’3”, 178 lbs., 5/18/92), drafted by Winnipeg in the sixth round (157th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, is currently playing for the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he earned ECAC Rookie of the Year honors in 2012-13. The Winnipeg native has also played in the USHL for the Des Moines Buccaneers (2011-12).' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Kane, Bogosian & Kasdorf from Winnipeg

'Lindback (6’6”, 215 lbs., 5/3/88) signed a one-year contract with Dallas in July 2013 and has appeared in 10 games with the club this season, registering a 2-8-0 record. The five-year NHL veteran has also played with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2012-13, 2013-14) and the Nashville Predators (2010-11, 2011-12) and owns a 36-43-8 career record with a .901 save percentage and 2.84 … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Lindback, draft pick from Dallas

'“It’s a clean slate. Nobody knows his situation that’s happened in the past. And coming in, he’s going to be accepted and brought into the room,” Gionta said. “We’re obviously excited. It’s a move that is made for the future and it’s great to have a guy with his skill set."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for Kane, Bogosian, Lindback on busy Wednesday

'“If they’re a serious playoff team, I couldn’t think of a better spot for Jhonas to have an opportunity to play playoff games, seeing that Lindy has coached him before and obviously likes him,” Murray said. “Dallas has been a good team that maybe hasn’t been happy with their overall goaltending picture. I think he’s got a great opportunity to go in there and show what he can … [Read more...] about Goaltending situation is shaken up as Sabres land Lindback

Unlikely hero lifts Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks end Comets' win streak at 4 (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks close out road swing with 2-1 win over first-place Utica (Amerks.com) Final Comets 1 vs. Amerks 2 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage