Archives for 2016

'Bylsma has also changed video coaches. While he wouldn't say who has replaced Corey Smith, a mainstay since the Lindy Ruff era, a source says the new hire is Adam Nightingale. The 36-year-old was the director of hockey operations and video coordinator at Michigan State and is the brother of Jason Nightingale, the Sabres' coordinator of analytic-related hockey evaluation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bylsma likes teaching skills of new assistant; change at video coach

'Sources say the deal has a rights fee averaging between $19 million and $20 million annually, which adds up to more than $200 million over its length. Terry Pegula reportedly paid $189 million to buy the team in 2011. Of course, $200 million these days is enough for long-term deals with four players the quality of Sabre Ryan O’Reilly. He signed a seven-year deal for $52.5 … [Read more...] about Enough opinions about the Pegula/MSG deal to fill a doughnut box

'“I’ve heard the stories,” Murray said in First Niagara Center. “The very first part of it that came out didn’t sound very good. The stuff I’ve heard since is from people that have made statements that night that they say they didn’t make statements.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waiting for facts in latest Kane incident

'"We drafted skill," general manager Tim Murray said. "We drafted skill and speed. We drafted offensive instincts."' … [Read more...] about 3 S’s highlight Sabres draft: Skill, speed and Swedes

'"We're going to chase the big fish," Murray said as the NHL Draft came to a close on Saturday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres intend to ‘chase the big fish’ in free agency

'“I think I’m a strong-skating, two-way center, sees guys real well, really make the guys he plays with better,” an excited Asplund said inside the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Swapping picks allows Sabres to draft Rasmus Asplund

'Asplund said he will likely play in Sweden again next season. He said he spoke to the Sabres two or three times before the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick Rasmus Asplund shares chemistry with Alexander Nylander

'At midnight Saturday, teams were allowed to start talking to potential free agents. While the Sabres haven’t contacted Stamkos’ camp yet, they plan to ask his representatives soon if the two-time 50-goal scorer has any interest in Buffalo, Murray said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to pursue Steven Stamkos

Asplund drafted by Buffalo (Varmlands Folkblad) Buffalo drafted Asplund (Varmlands Nya Wermlands-Tidningen) Asplund went in the second round (FarjestadBK.se) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rasmus Asplund Coverage

Former Malden Catholic stars Matt Filipe, Casey Fitzgerald drafted (Boston Herald) Buffalo selects Fitzgerald in 2016 NHL entry draft (BCEagles.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Casey Fitzgerald Coverage

Buffalo Bound (Prince Albert Daily Herald) Vojtech Budik Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2016 NHL Draft (RaiderHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vojtech Budik Coverage

'In Pysyk, the Panthers are adding a puck-moving defenseman who was liked by the analytics community but never seemed to mesh with Sabres management.' … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers trade for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mark Pysyk

'Kulikov, 25, was drafted by the Panthers with the 14th overall pick in 2009, and played seven seasons. He came into his own last year as he cut down on his turnovers and finished with a career-best plus-8 to go with one goal and 16 assists in 74 games. He was the last player remaining from the 2009-10 season or before then general manager Dale Tallon joined the franchise.' … [Read more...] about Panthers swap defensemen, trading Dmitry Kulikov to Sabres for Mark Pysyk on second day of draft

'Pysyk was originally selected by Buffalo in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers Acquire Mark Pysyk and 2016 Second Round Pick and Third Round Pick from Buffalo

'Both players have great heart and show it in completely different ways. Where Auston will show it in more of a high energy game, in Eichs you don’t see it as much because he picks his spots more. But, at the end of the game, they’re both emotionally drained. They’ve poured it all out for their teammates.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down Matthews vs. Eichel piece by piece