Archives for March 10, 2015

'This season marks the end of Grigorenko’s entry-level contract, and it will be interesting to see what tact the Sabres take with him going forward. The team could simply extend him his qualifying offer as a restricted free agent (roughly $975,000) and not negotiate a higher amount, or try to package Grigorenko in a trade.' … [Read more...] about Clock is ticking on Grigorenko

'“It’s not easy. We’ve been pretty beat up all the season,” said defenseman Mike Weber. “It’s tough, a lot more added ice time for other guys. But it’s an opportunity, an honor to play in this league. When you get opportunities to do something out of your comfort zone, it’s time to show people you can handle it.”' … [Read more...] about Blue- liners feel pain of long season

'Hackett must play six more NHL games this season or else he becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The Sabres probably want to examine him during the final 16 contests.' … [Read more...] about Strong finish could keep goalie Matt Hackett in Sabres’ plans

'“(There are) not too many chances this early in your career and this much opportunity,” he said. “Some of these guys are going to have 16 games to prove themselves, and you can’t come to the rink lackadaisical.”' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan unhappy with Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko’s effort

'With the opportunity that was right there for Grigorenko, going through the motions should be the last thing he would do. Nolan said, "It's very surprising you don't get this many chances this early in your career and you can't come to the rink lackadaisical and Grigorenko we could've argued let’s keep him here, but he didn't give us enough of that to argue for."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nolan not satisfied with Grigorenko

'Missing Bogosian in particular would be a big blow to the team. Heading into Saturday’s game, he’d been eating up a ton of ice time for the Sabres, averaging 26:57 in his 10 games with the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres dealing with thin blue line