Archives for July 2015

'In 2014-15, Larsson (5’11”, 206 lbs., 7/25/1992) appeared in a career-high 39 NHL games and recorded 16 points (6+10) as a member of the Sabres. The Lau, Sweden native also played 44 games for the Rochester Americans (AHL), where he led all skaters in points per game by totaling 40 points (15+25) to go along with a team-best plus-12 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Larsson to 1-year deal

'Larsson didn't see eye-to-eye with former coach Ted Nolan, publicly complaining about being put on the fourth line in Buffalo when he was returned to Rochester in January. That certainly didn't sit well with Nolan, who essentially told Larsson to put his play where his mouth was and the 22-year-old did just that upon returning to the NHL a month later, posting 14 points over … [Read more...] about Swedish report: Larsson signs one-year deal with Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced forward Tim Schaller, defenseman Jerome Leduc and goaltender Nathan Lieuwen have signed their qualifying offers for the 2015-16 season.' … [Read more...] about Schaller, Leduc, Lieuwen sign qualifying offers

'Such inquiries could be directed toward Kim and Terry Pegula because they own both franchises, but that wouldn’t necessarily be fair. Yes, they signed off on contracts when Kromer and O’Reilly came aboard. But they leave personnel decisions to others in charge in their respective organizations. They should demand answers from others, starting with Ryan and Murray.' … [Read more...] about Issues of character weighed on sliding scale

'“The thing was he played beyond his years, I thought, and it was really tough to take him out,” Mallette said. “He basically had played himself into a position where we made room and actually moved a defenseman up to a forward because we had trust in him to play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Devante Stephens comfortable in Buffalo

'But without the Swedish defenseman, several current players on Buffalo's depth chart will feel a sense of relief because there will be more opportunity. Included in that grouping is Carlo Colaiacovo, Jake McCabe, Matt Donovan, Chad Ruhwedel, and Mike Weber.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose out on Oduya, who’s next in line?

'Make no mistake, Jack Eichel is the key to Sabres fans feeling like the future is bright, but the trade for O’Reilly put a cork in those who claimed the rebuild would take five-plus years. The move stuffed a sock in the mouth of anyone spouting that the playoffs in ’15-’16 were impossible.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, NHL can set standard with Ryan O’Reilly punishment

'The league does not have a blanket policy of penalties for off-ice issues. Article 18-A of the collective bargaining agreement allows commissioner Gary Bettman to impose penalties for conduct “that is detrimental to or against the welfare of the League or the game of hockey.”' … [Read more...] about NHL could punish O’Reilly with fines and suspension

'Last year, there was just one Platinum game (a November contest against Toronto). This year there are two, the Oct. 8 season opener against Ottawa that is the expected debut of No. 2 overall pick Eichel and the Dec. 19 matinee against Stanley Cup champion Chicago. Ticket prices for those range from $84-$250 at the box office, a jump of $4-$10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tickets will cost more this season

'Those words – “With the Sabres I have to be a more vocal guy, be that more off-ice leader and on-ice as well,” he said June 29 – are already haunting the 24-year-old.' … [Read more...] about Strong words already haunting Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly

'Pysyk, who was a restricted free agent, is expected to be a regular next season after playing only seven NHL games in 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Mark Pysyk to two-year deal

'The ‘One Buffalo’ teams each have a prominent employee —a Sabres player and Bills assistant coach — facing charges for crimes of stupidity.' … [Read more...] about Bright offseason turns dark for Buffalo

'Pysyk (6’1”, 192 lbs., 1/11/1992) has registered 15 points (4+11) in 70 career NHL games for the Sabres during the last three seasons. The Sherwood Park, Alberta native also spent parts of the last three seasons with the Rochester Americans (AHL), where he posted 47 points (8+39) in 142 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Pysyk to 2-year contract

'O’Reilly’s blood alcohol reading was over 80 mg, equivalent to .08 in the United States, thus meaning he is subject to an immediate 90-day suspension of his license. If convicted, he faces a fine of $1,000 & license ban of 1 year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly facing impaired driving charge

'Penalties under Canada’s Highway Traffic Act for leaving the scene include a fine of between $400-$2,000, a maximum of six months in jail, seven demerit points on a license and a suspended license for up to two years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly charged with impaired driving, leaving scene of accident