Archives for June 21, 2016

'“If I could've traded Jamie McGinn for Vesey's rights at the deadline, I'd have done it. We'll give it our best shot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for the Hobey Baker Award winner

'Under the arrangement, MSG Networks – home to Buffalo Sabres games since 2005 -- will continue as the exclusive regional telecast partner of the Buffalo Sabres, and will continue to distribute a full schedule of Sabres games, including pre and post-game coverage. The Buffalo Sabres scored the highest local television ratings of any team in the United States last season, an … [Read more...] about Sabres to stay with MSG

'In 169 games with the Sabres the past three years, Deslauriers scored 12 goals with 16 assists for 28 points. He also had 148 minutes in penalties.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Deslauriers

'Montreal comes to the arena October 13 which is a Thursday to play the Sabres. That game is also the season opener for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres home opener is set

'Known for his bold trades during last year's deadline and again before the Draft, General Manager Tim Murray was working the phones again on Monday, this time trading their 3rd round pick to Nashville in exchange for the right to sign prized college prospect Jimmy Vesey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for rights to prospect Jimmy Vesey

'Sources had told CSNNE.com as long as two months ago that the Sabres would be prominent in the Vesey sweepstakes and that the forward’s lifelong friendship with Jack Eichel could potentially sway him toward signing with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for Vesey’s rights; Bruins may still have a chance

'The North Reading, Massachusetts native finished his collegiate career with 144 points (80+64) in 128 games and was named ECAC player of the year after the 2014-15 season. Internationally, Vesey won a gold medal for Team USA at the 2013 World Junior Championship and took home a bronze medal as part of USA’s 2015 World Championship squad.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire rights to Vesey

'The LaSalle, Quebec native was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the third round (84th overall) of the 2009 NHL Draft before being traded to Buffalo on March 5, 2014. In 169 career games for the Sabres, he has 28 points (12+16) and 148 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Deslauriers agree to two-year extension

'“As the NHL team with the highest local television ratings in the United States, Sabres games are the kind of live, valuable programming our viewers and distributors have come to expect from MSG Networks. We are particularly pleased that we were able to expand the relationship to include programming relating to other Pegula Sports and Entertainment properties and create new … [Read more...] about MSG Networks and Pegula Sports and Entertainment announce long-term Buffalo Sabres rights renewal and comprehensive programming partnership