Archives for 2016

'Nelson could be ticketed for the minors in his first full professional season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Casey Nelson to 2-year contract extension

'The Sabres play the Maple Leafs in Sept. 29 in St. Catharines instead of Toronto, likely because the Air Canada Centre is booked for the World Cup of Hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2016 preseason schedule

'The Sabres and Wild will become the first two professional teams to face off at Pegula Ice Arena since the arena’s opening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce preseason schedule including Penn State contest

'"Our goal is to play every game in Rochester in an improved facility," Brandon said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres say Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena not fit for NHL game

'“I hope someday they will say that about me and talk about East Aurora. It’s such a great town and small community. Towns like East Aurora kind of have their own feel... It’s (East Aurora) a small town where everybody knows each other and it’s pretty cool.”' … [Read more...] about Osmanski Drafted by Sabres

'Tickets for the exhibition contest will first be made available to men's hockey season ticket holders at a price range from $25-80. Any remaining tickets will then be made available to students and the general public.' … [Read more...] about Penn State will host NHL exhibition game between Buffalo Sabres and Minnesota Wild this fall

'He will have an opportunity to compete for a spot on the Sabres roster this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Nelson to 2-year contract extension

'Before signing with Buffalo, Nelson earned WCHA Defensive Player of the Year honors after recording 22 points (six goals, 16 assists) in 40 games for Minnesota State University. He scored 60 total points and had a plus-28 rating in 99 games during his collegiate career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Nelson gets two-year deal

'Casey Nelson gets a two year deal for a reported $1.3 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Nelson

'The Sabres have released their preseason schedule which includes a game at Penn State.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release their preseason schedule

'Nelson (6’2”, 183 lbs., 7/18/1992) made his professional debut with the Sabres during the 2015-16 season and recorded four assists and a plus-1 rating in seven games. Before signing with Buffalo, Nelson earned WCHA Defensive Player of the Year honors after recording 22 points (6+16) in 40 games for Minnesota State University.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend Nelson

'The team will play seven games, including two home games at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2016 preseason schedule

'"I was happy they trusted me as a top-pair defenseman," he said. "I was happy with my performance. What I learned about my game is that I think I had another level of compete in me to help my team take another step."' … [Read more...] about Sabres see big upside in new defenseman Kulikov

'No Sabres forward would be impacted more than Girgensons. As it stands now, the restricted free agent fits on the depth chart as the second left wing. If the Sabres add players, he could fall to fourth-line center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ depth chart could feature fluctuations for Girgensons

'“Being the largest tenant, we would like to have more control and active discussion in how the dollars that come in are appropriated,” Brandon told the paper. “We’re going to need some changes down the road to ensure viability.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres want a say in making improvements to substandard Rochester arena