Archives for September 11, 2015

'The Sabres were the only real multi-year deal he got. Boston and Pittsburgh were known to be pushing him for a one-year pact.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shop late, pick up Franson

'“I think he was as disappointed as any of us,” Murray said. “Obviously, we were disappointed here, our fans were probably disappointed but he was legitimately distraught over it and disappointed. He made some mistakes that he’s owned up to with us.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly’s court case gets postponed again

'“It made for a bit of a long summer,” Franson said Thursday inside the First Niagara Center after signing a two-year deal worth $3.325 million a season, according to multiple reports.' … [Read more...] about Cody Franson excited for fresh opportunity with Sabres

'The Sabres are still interested in re-signing agitating winger Patrick Kaleta, although it appears they would likely want the veteran for insurance purposes or a mentorship role with the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still interested in re-signing Patrick Kaleta

'The Buffalo Sabres have announced the signing of right-handed defender Cody Franson on Thursday to a two-year deal and the move makes sense from a power play perspective but is puzzling otherwise.' … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons for Sabres signing of Franson

'The 24-year-old NHL star was charged with impaired driving and failing to remain at a crash scene after his vintage 1951 pickup truck smashed into a Lucan Tim Hortons over the summer.' … [Read more...] about Impaired driving case of Buffalo Sabres star Ryan O’Reilly adjourned for month

'“All the moves we made kind of makes you forget about the past season,” said Girgensons, who scored 15 goals and 30 points in his second season. “The roster that we’re going to have makes you look forward.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres basking in optimism after a miserable season

'Franson will make $4 million this season, the person said.' … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Sabres sign defenseman Franson to 2-year contract

'A judge scheduled his next court date for Oct. 1.' … [Read more...] about Impaired driving case involving Sabres star Ryan O’Reilly put over to Oct. 1

'The Sabres had been seeking another veteran defenseman, and Franson provides a right-shot blueline option with good size. Originally a third-round pick by Nashville, the 6-foot-5, 213-pound Franson turned 28 last month. He was a third-round pick by Nashville in 2005 and made his NHL debut in the 2009-10 season before being traded to Toronto the next year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Franson

'This wasn’t just a spur of the moment signing. Franson said, “We talked to the Sabres quite early. We’ve been in talks on and off all summer, but with the way free agency went this year, it would come in waves, we’d talk for awhile and then it would die off and then you’d talk and it would die off, but fortunately we were able to come to some terms.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Franson likes what he sees in Buffalo

'Only an attorney appeared Thursday on Ryan O’Reilly’s behalf in a London, Ontario courtroom as charges against the Sabres center were put over until October 1. This is the second time this has happened.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly doesn’t have his day in court

'There isn’t much question that Franson is an upgrade on the blueline for the Sabres, who also signed Matt Donovan and Bobby Sanguinetti to compete for spots in the offseason. But how much better will he make the defense corps? What are his strengths and weaknesses?' … [Read more...] about What should we expect from Cody Franson?

'“We’ve got some young guys here that we’re quite comfortable going into camp and letting them battle for a job. And they’re still going to,” Murray said. “There’s no givens here, but we’ve just added one more guy to the mix. He’ll certainly have a job here.' … [Read more...] about Sabres itching to get started

'Franson (6’5”, 213 lbs., 8/8/1987) split the 2014-15 season between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Nashville Predators, setting career-high totals in points (36) and assists (29) in 78 games during his sixth NHL season. It marked the second consecutive season in which he topped his best career totals in those categories.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Franson