Archives for June 26, 2016

'Murray, the 6'4" 216 pound winger will also be attending Penn State in 2017-2018 to play for the Nitanny Lions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Brett Murray with 99th Pick

'Hagel had 47 points in 72 games for the Rebels as a 17 year-old after two short stays with the Whitecourt Wolverines of the AJHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Brandon Hagel 159th Overall

'The Sabres closed things up in the 2016 NHL Draft with back-to-back picks in the 7th round. With the 189th pick, the Sabres took a local kid from East Aurora Austin Osmanski. Osmanski played in the OHL for Mississauga last season with 1st round pick Alex Nylander. Osmanski had 10 points in 65 games for the Steelheads last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Austin Osmanski/Vasily Glotov in 7th

'There has been such an excitement downtown this week with all the events from the draft. It’s something that Bylsma has enjoyed, “I stepped out of the Hyatt yesterday and I think 12 years ago I stepped out on the same spot and looked down that street and what is out there now and what’s happening to our city is significantly different and vibe and the people and the excitement … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bylsma likes what the Sabres have done

'Tim Murray confirmed that he will be making a play for Steven Stamkos. He said they have reached out to Stamkos’ agent, but it’s very, very preliminary. Will it go further, “I plan to and the next conversation I have with them is to ask if he’d have an interest in Buffalo. I have to ask that question and I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Murray has been in touch about Stamkos

'In all, the Sabres made 10 picks in the draft, but the lasting impression left on all who came to Buffalo, and even to some who now call Buffalo home, was a positive one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ rebuild takes big step at 2016 NHL Draft

'"We certainly like [Kulikov] as a player," Sabres general manager Tim Murray said. "We did a lot of video scouting at the end of the year on him. We watched their six playoff games, other than knowing him well and watching him since he was in Drummondville and our pro scouting staff since he's been in the National [Hockey] League. We like him as a player. We have a need for a … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Kulikov from Panthers

'The Buffalo Sabres selected nine players on the second day of the 2016 NHL Draft at First Niagara Center. These nine selections join Buffalo’s first-round pick, forward Alexander Nylander, to complete the team’s 2016 draft class, which includes six forwards and four defensemen. The Sabres also acquired defenseman Dmitry Kulikov from the Florida Panthers during the second round … [Read more...] about Sabres select nine players on day 2 of NHL draft

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has acquired defenseman Dmitry Kulikov and a second-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft (33rd overall) from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Mark Pysyk, a second-round pick in 2016 (38th overall) and a third-round pick in 2016 (89th overall).' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Kulikov from Panthers

'"We've got a guy that we think is a five or a five-plus in our ratings," Murray said. "You watch Florida when they go on the PK; he was the first guy on the ice, when they needed a goal on the playoffs he was on the ice, when they needed to protect a lead late in the game he was on the ice so we certainly liked what we saw."' … [Read more...] about Murray believes Kulikov is a top defenseman

'"I plan to. I think I plan to," Murray said. "I talk to them a lot – we've got O'Reilly, we’ve got a ton of their players – so we talk a lot with Newport Sports. The next conversation I have with them because we're allowed to now is to just, I guess, ask if Steven is going to be available on July 1 and would he have an interest in Buffalo. I have to ask that question, I … [Read more...] about With draft behind them, Sabres plan to ‘chase the big fish’ in free agency