Archives for June 22, 2016

'“If we can trade a couple picks and improve our team, we’re going to continue to do that,” Murray said at a predraft news conference. “There’s been a lot of calls. There’s been a lot of framework or blueprints. It’s who you get back to or who gets back to you.' … [Read more...] about Sabres scouts ready, but draft picks may be gone as Murray’s willing to deal

'The season will end with 10 straight games against Eastern Conference opponents. The home finale will be April 5 against Montreal. The Sabres will close the regular-season April 9 in Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 2016-17 schedule with emphasis on Thursday, Saturday

'“It was the worst time of my life,” said the Buffalo Sabres goaltender. “I had migraines for not a day, I had it for months. I laid in my bedroom for probably one and a half months.' … [Read more...] about Giving up the game a difficult choice for concussed NHL players

'There are 11 Thursday home games and nine Saturday home games, making up 20 of the 41 home games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will open NHL season at home vs. Canadiens

'“We might potentially use Jack as a tool,” Murray said Tuesday, less than a day after acquiring Vesey’s rights from the Nashville Predators. “I guess I would be a tool not to.”' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey just one part of Sabres’ summer plan

'The Sabres, who went 19-17-5 on the road last season, better get comfortable playing away from the First Niagara Center early, as eight of their first 12 games are away. Their longest road trips in 2015-16 lasted three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2016-17 schedule features long trips; Dan Bylsma close to making hires

'Under NHL rules, the Sabres are allowed to open contract negotiations, but can't sign Vesey until July 1.' … [Read more...] about Agent: Sabres on Vesey’s shortlist, but free agency likely

'“It was a third round pick and we can debate the value of third round picks. Between 30 and 10 percent of them end up playing depending on your metric and that doesn’t include the timeline for him to become a player. For a player of Jimmy’s caliber and where we rate him in our pro ratings, in the third round it’s about seven percent of the time that you can get somebody like … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Murray to ask Eichel to help recruit Vesey

'This season, the Sabres will play three home-and-home sets with three different teams. The first starting on Friday November 10 at home against the New Jersey Devils, then going to New Jersey on Saturday. The second coming at the end of December with a home matchup with the Boston Bruins on December 29, and then a New Year's Eve road matchup with the Bruins in Boston. Finally, … [Read more...] about Sabres 2016-17 schedule released

'After one home game, the Sabres get their first western swing over with from October 16-20, then visit Philadelphia before returning home.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2016-17 regular season schedule

'"Say if somebody offers us a top-end, young, left-shot [defenseman] and they demand our eighth overall pick and we feel that makes us better, we'll make the trade," Murray said Tuesday. "And I think the fans might be short-term disappointed because we don't make a pick. If we did that, we'd try to move back into the first round somehow, but long-term if we got, it's a dream, a … [Read more...] about Sabres willing to trade No. 8 pick in NHL Draft

'"I would expect that that would’ve been their answer, they haven’t sat down yet to talk to us," Murray said. "To me, it's like a college recruiting process so we haven’t begun our recruiting yet, we just happen to have exclusive rights … I have no issue with the statement whatsoever, but he's our property until Aug. 15. It's not a bold move to me, it's a gamble."' … [Read more...] about Murray discusses Vesey, protential trades in press conference

'At the very least, the Sabres will be avoiding some cold weather. They end their month with a road trip from Winnipeg to Minnesota, a trip they took in January last season in negative temperatures. Both of those cities should be a bit warmer in October.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2016-17 schedule: Key dates and what to watch for