Archives for June 26, 2016

'“There’s excitement about building this team and where we’ve gone and what we’re doing,” coach Dan Bylsma said. “It gets me excited about what kind of team we can be next year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrilled with draft weekend accomplishments

'“I’m mad at Casey for stopping at the New Jersey table first,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma joked. “Tom and I were on the coaching staff together in Pittsburgh for a year, so I know Casey. More than anyone in the draft, I’ve seen him play quite a bit. I was excited to see Casey’s name go up. ... He was a guy that was at New Jersey’s development camp last year and was one of their … [Read more...] about Second time’s the charm for Fitzgerald

'“He’s one of my best friends,” Osmanski said of Nylander. “I texted him last night. He’s already amazed by the city and stuff like that. He actually texted me today before the draft and said good luck. Last night I came to watch him and he said hopefully Buffalo picks both of us. He kinda called it, right?”' … [Read more...] about East Aurora’s Osmanski staying home, picked by Sabres in seventh round

'Pu scored 12 goals and 31 points in 63 games last year with the Memorial Cup Champion London Knights. He’s a 6-foot-1 scoring center who has played a secondary role on a team full of first-round talent.' … [Read more...] about Murray upgrades Sabres arsenal for on-ice battles

'Kulikov is a 25-year-old, left-handed defenseman who is known to play in his own zone. He had one goal and 17 assists in 74 games last season. He will be an unrestricted free after this season and will make $4.33 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start Day Two of NHL Draft with trade featuring Pysyk, Kulikov

'Today's trade of Mark Pysyk to Florida for Dmitry Kulikov marks the eight first- or second-round choice made by Regier that Murray has dealt away since he took over in January, 2014. The rundown looks like this...'. … [Read more...] about In dealing Pysyk, Murray continues pattern of shipping away Regier’s high draft picks

'The Sabres and Leafs both look ready to go to outrageous levels, perhaps $11-12 million a year on a seven-year deal, to lure Stamkos. It would be the highest annual haul in league history, topping the $10.5 million Chicago is giving Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. That’s a huge risk, given Stamkos’ clots. In a couple of years, it could be an albatross contract the likes of … [Read more...] about Murray, Sabres hoping for a huge catch in Stamkos

'The following image started circulating on social media Friday and was traced back to the Tampa Bay Lightning, who own the draft picks referenced on the sheet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fan allegedly finds Tampa Bay Lightning draft strategy in downtown hotel

'Bylsma has also changed video coaches. While he wouldn't say who has replaced Corey Smith, a mainstay since the Lindy Ruff era, a source says the new hire is Adam Nightingale. The 36-year-old was the director of hockey operations and video coordinator at Michigan State and is the brother of Jason Nightingale, the Sabres' coordinator of analytic-related hockey evaluation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bylsma likes teaching skills of new assistant; change at video coach

'Sources say the deal has a rights fee averaging between $19 million and $20 million annually, which adds up to more than $200 million over its length. Terry Pegula reportedly paid $189 million to buy the team in 2011. Of course, $200 million these days is enough for long-term deals with four players the quality of Sabre Ryan O’Reilly. He signed a seven-year deal for $52.5 … [Read more...] about Enough opinions about the Pegula/MSG deal to fill a doughnut box

'“I’ve heard the stories,” Murray said in First Niagara Center. “The very first part of it that came out didn’t sound very good. The stuff I’ve heard since is from people that have made statements that night that they say they didn’t make statements.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waiting for facts in latest Kane incident

'"We drafted skill," general manager Tim Murray said. "We drafted skill and speed. We drafted offensive instincts."' … [Read more...] about 3 S’s highlight Sabres draft: Skill, speed and Swedes

'"We're going to chase the big fish," Murray said as the NHL Draft came to a close on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres intend to ‘chase the big fish’ in free agency

'“I think I’m a strong-skating, two-way center, sees guys real well, really make the guys he plays with better,” an excited Asplund said inside the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Swapping picks allows Sabres to draft Rasmus Asplund

'Asplund said he will likely play in Sweden again next season. He said he spoke to the Sabres two or three times before the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick Rasmus Asplund shares chemistry with Alexander Nylander