Archives for April 2015

'Minnesota’s Devan Dubnyk is the top free agent. The Vezina Trophy finalist will get a big raise from his one-year, $800,000 contract, but the Wild may push to re-sign him before July 1. The sides don’t plan to discuss a contract until after the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for a net gain

'The other answer I get all the time is we already know their plans. We do? Really? No, we don’t. Here’s some questions I’d like answered by Murray...'. … [Read more...] about Many questions, but Sabres won’t answer

'He went 52-29 with 23 ties from October 1977 to December 1978, when he was fired on the same day as General Manager Punch Imlach. Pronovost took over as coach for Floyd Smith and was replaced by Billy Inglis.' … [Read more...] about Former coach Pronovost dies at age 84

'Depending on how young the Sabres wish to be on the blueline, they could venture into the free agent market, not unlike the forward options, seeking out relatively younger free agents that would find regular playing time appealing; Matt Irwin, Matt Hunwick, Matt Bartkowski – maybe the Sabres should roll out a welcome Matt to improve their blueline depth.' … [Read more...] about Off-Season Game Plan: Buffalo Sabres

'The hunger Ennis has displayed to improve rather than take time off and rest up for next season – or at least until it’s time to start training again – is what opens the door for Tyler Ennis to perhaps become the champion all of Buffalo hopes he can be.' … [Read more...] about Ennis’ progress a sign of great things to come

'“I don’t think that teams tank,” Bettman said. “I think teams rebuild, and in terms of the perception we have the mechanisms in place that should, despite suggestions to the contrary, eliminate that debate.”' … [Read more...] about Bettman sees tanking as media-driven issue

'First of all, in just about any other year, Jack Eichel is the presumptuous first pick. He isn't exactly a slouch. Eichel won the Hobey Baker Award this year as the NCAA's top player. He was a vital cog in the Boston University team that skated all the way to the Frozen Four, but felt short in the national championship to a Cinderella team in Providence.' … [Read more...] about Lottery snub aside, Sabre fans should be Jacked

'“In some cases, I know I can’t hit the high notes like I used to be able to,” he said. “That’s progression and time, that’s all that is. I have to work a little harder at the games to maintain my concentration. It all came so naturally at one point. As you get older, some of your skills erode.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret on cancer, criticism and why you never heard him talk about tanking

'It’s funny, in typical Buffalo Fan fashion the first question I got was why didn’t he go someplace else, why did the Sabres get him? The answer is simple, he wanted to be here, “The biggest thing was just opportunity, they’re in a bit of a rebuild and it’s a place that just felt right that I could go in and really showcase my talents and the opportunity was there, I don’t … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues came for opportunity

After frustrating season, Amerks' captain Drew Bagnall hopes to return to Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'In some respects, Rodrigues played in the shadow of a talented freshman class at Boston University, particularly the one cast by Eichel. The forward from Etobicoke, Ont., was at times overlooked as the attention stayed on Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s BU linemate Rodrigues signs with Sabres

'“I see potential that’s there,” Rodrigues, who’s from Toronto, told the Times Herald by phone Wednesday after the deal was announced. “Obviously, my hometown isn’t too far from there. I think it was just when you put it all together with the opportunity, it was just one I felt was right for myself. I can’t wait to start.'' … [Read more...] about High-scoring college free agent Evan Rodrigues sees fit with Sabres

'The Sabres, who finished last, have the No. 2 pick after losing the draft lottery to Edmonton on Saturday. That puts Buffalo in a position to select Eichel, who is projected to go second behind Erie Otters center Connor McDavid.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Eichel’s BU teammate Rodrigues to 2-year deal

'The 5-foot-11, 176-pound Rodrigues recently finished his senior season at Boston University, recording 61 points (21 goals, 40 assists) while helping the Terriers advance to the championship game of the NCAA Tournament.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign F Rodrigues

'In his four seasons at Boston University, Rodrigues amassed 121 points (42+79) in 146 games played and registered a 0.83 points-per-game average. He was also named a Hockey East Second Team All-Star in his sophomore and senior seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Eichel’s winger at BU