Archives for June 2016

'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

'“Skill, skating, the whole package,” was Murray’s assessment. “You hear everybody in the league talking after Pittsburgh wins the Stanley Cup about speed and skill and that’s what we’ve been trying to do the last couple of years. We don’t have enough of it yet. We’ve made great strides, but to add a guy like him we think is a top-6 forward kind of fit into our blueprint.”' … [Read more...] about Oh, brother! Sabres take Nylander at No. 8, add more spice to Leafs rivalry

'There are huge salary cap savings for the Wild. Vanek will count for $1.5 million this season rather than $6.5 million. There will be an additional $2.5 million hit to the Wild’s cap in 2017-18.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Vanek hits open market, McGuire Award Saturday

'Evander Kane, the Buffalo Sabres left winger, is being investigated following an alleged disturbance Thursday night at Bottoms Up, a bar in the Chippewa entertainment district, Buffalo Police said Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane focus of probe into alleged disturbance at Chippewa bar

'Nylander was born in Calgary when his father played for the Flames. He played the past season for the Ontario Hockey League's Mississauga Steelheads, producing 28 goals, 47 assists and 75 points in 57 regular-season games and another 6-6-12 in six playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Alex Nylander in 1st round

'But the fact Murray’s work is getting more challenging — like having to pick No. 8 Friday night at raucous First Niagara Center after not getting any dance partners in trade talks, which had to just irk Trader Tim — showed his rebuild plan is on track. It's supposed to get harder and less hectic.' … [Read more...] about Trader Tim still has work to do

'Sporting a blue Sabres jersey with his name and ’16 on the back, Alexander, whose father, Michael, played 920 NHL games, couldn’t hide his excitement. “It was an unbelievable moment, best moment of my life, big dream come true,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Alexander Nylander fits Sabres’ blueprint

'“I did my best,” he said. “Short answers. I didn’t understand most of them, but I was happy. I was really nervous after that, to be honest, with the media and everything. It was all new to me."' … [Read more...] about Memories of 1991 NHL Draft in Buffalo special for former Sabres

'Still, Murray has proved again that he's willing to make calculated yet bold moves to move the Sabres closer to respectability, and then one day into Stanley Cup playoff contention. The Sabres won't be at the bottom looking up at the elite clubs for long.' … [Read more...] about Sabres making bold moves before, during NHL draft