Archives for June 2016

'There is, of course, disappointment in leaving so many close friends. The affable Pysyk, who always seems to be smiling, was popular in the dressing room with the Sabres’ young players and veterans.' … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk surprised by trade from Sabres to Panthers

'Buffalo police reports state that Kane was at Bottoms Up night club near the Chippewa area of Downtown Buffalo, when a woman was threatened by Kane inside the bar.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres’ Kane involved in nightclub incident Friday

'According to the reports, one woman told police Kane threatened her inside the club and when outside, grabbed her throat. The second woman accused the 6-foot-2 Kane of trying to force her from the bar.' … [Read more...] about Police reports outline complaints against Sabres’ Kane

'Getting offers were Rasmus Ristolainen, Zemgus Girgensons, Marcus Foligno, Casey Nelson, Dan Catenacci, Jake McCabe and Jason Kasdorf.' … [Read more...] about Seven Sabres receive qualifying offers

'The report states that a woman was threatened by Kane while inside Bottoms Up on Chippewa early Friday morning. The woman continued to allege that Kane grabbed her by the throat and tried to force her in to his car in the parking lot outside the bar.' … [Read more...] about Police Release Redacted Report on Evander Kane Incident

'Detroit may offer the clearest deck from a position standpoint. While the Leafs and Sabres have recently drafted their future number one centers, the Red Wings just watched Pavel Datsyuk head for Russia. They have been in the playoffs twenty five seasons in a row so it's hard to say they're not better off right now than Toronto and Buffalo. However, making the playoffs and … [Read more...] about Big fish

'Buffalo did not offer RFAs Nathan Lieuwen, Colin Jacobs, Alexander Guptill, or Andrey Makarov qualifying offers. They are now set to become unrestricted free agents.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offer to Ristolainen, six others

Forwards Daniel Catenacci, Marcus Foligno, Zemgus Girgensons, Defensemen Jake McCabe, Casey Nelson, Rasmus Ristolainen, Goaltender Jason Kasdorf. … [Read more...] about Sabres qualify 7 restricted free agents

'“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

'“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