Archives for June 27, 2016

'“Somebody else on your roster either has to pay the price or you have to walk away from other really good free agents,” he said. “You have to allocate your money. If you draft well and you draft players that can give you 2-2ø years under an entry-level system and he’s a real good player, that negates finding those $4 million guys that don’t allow you to pay $12 million to a … [Read more...] about Steven Stamkos stakes heating up as NHL suitors begin feeling-out process

'If Osmanski wants to make it to the NHL someday, he knows he must improve his skating. “If I can figure out the skating part, I think I’ll be in pretty good shape,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Austin Osmanski’s selection by Sabres emotional

'It was not a surprise to the WGR staff that Pysyk was traded. Paul Hamilton had reported for months that not all of the Sabres’ brass were on board with Pysyk being a part of the long-term future. After Murray was hired, Pysyk was thrown in Rochester after playing top-pair minutes the previous season under Ron Rolston and Ted Nolan.' … [Read more...] about The many angles of the Pysyk for Kulikov trade