'"We are in 30th place. Our time is the future," Sabres general manager Tim Murray said. "And we added assets for the future."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ship away 4 veterans on NHL trade deadline day
Archives for March 3, 2015
Sabres deal Stewart to Minnesota
'The 27-year-old Toronto native has 11 goals and 14 assists for 25 points in 61 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Stewart to Minnesota
Sabres send Stewart, Mitchell to Wild, Canadiens, respectively
'The Sabres reportedly retain half of Stewart's remaining salary, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Stewart, Mitchell to Wild, Canadiens, respectively
Four traded excited and relieved
'Chris Stewart was not the only player on the way out that will have good memories about his time in Buffalo. All four players traded today are thankful for their time with the blue and gold. Neuvirth added that “I really liked it here, you know, the time in Buffalo, and you know, everyone was always good to me and gonna miss the teammates but, you know, this is a business.”' … [Read more...] about Four traded excited and relieved
The final steps of suffering are taken
'So where does this leave the organization. They are in 30th place now and many including NHL executives are accusing the team of tanking. Tim Murray said, “I’ve never been told to finish last, no. If we choose 28th, then that’s where we’ll pick. I assume that the players that we have here will try to win every game, I assume the coaching staff will try to win every game, … [Read more...] about The final steps of suffering are taken
Sabres acquire draft pick from Montreal for Flynn
'Flynn recorded 41 points (17+24) in 159 games with the Sabres after signing with the team as a free agent on March 29, 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire draft pick from Montreal for Flynn
Sabres acquire Johnson, draft pick from Islanders
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team has acquired goaltender Chad Johnson and a third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft from the New York Islanders in exchange for goaltender Michal Neuvirth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Johnson, draft pick from Islanders
Sabres acquire Nevins, pick from Montreal for Mitchell
'Nevins (6’2”, 199 lbs., 9/18/93), who signed a three-year contract with the Canadiens in March 2013, has played 32 games with the Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) this year in his first full professional season, totaling 88 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Nevins, pick from Montreal for Mitchell
Sabres acquire second-round pick for Stewart
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team has acquired a second-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for forward Chris Stewart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire second-round pick for Stewart