Archives for June 24, 2015

'Sabres GM Tim Murray will certainly be working from a position of strength. Sites like GeneralFanager.com as well as Buffalo News calculations list the team’s current cap payroll at about $42 million, leaving them roughly $29 million shy of the cap – and nearly $11 million shy of the floor.' … [Read more...] about New salary cap figures give Murray room to roam

'The 6-foot-2, 199-pound Booth is “a prototype of goalies you see in the NHL,” said his coach, Philippe Boucher, a former Sabres defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could be interested in goalie prospect Callum Booth

'So with the times changed, and having a management team in place that won’t be afraid to pull the trigger, let’s look at some of the names that could be on the move during Friday’s draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking to land star forward

'“Everyone wants to build you up and then knock you down even more,” he said. “I really don’t pay attention to stuff like that, that negative stuff. I really don’t pay attention to what he or anybody else has to say. Whatever. It’s his opinion. There’s really no need for him to be saying something like that. I don’t really understand it. I don’t know how constructive that is.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel all set to step into NHL

'"He stacked up right there with his skill and size and ability to play the game," Bylsma said at his introductory news conference. "Jack's going to be a good pick for anybody who takes him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres locked onto Eichel at No. 2, open in rest of draft