Archives for 2016

'“Nobody knew that concussions were potentially serious in 1976, and probably not for the remainder of the ’80s and part of the ’90s. It was thought to be a temporary and mild disruption of brain function that you recovered from and you could get back in there. They called it a ‘bell ringer,’ a ‘ding.’ They didn’t even call it a concussion. Not even neurologists thought they … [Read more...] about No easy answers in concussion suit

'While he could sign right now with Buffalo, Vesey could also stick with his plan to become a free agent. The Boston Bruins are obviously high on his wish list. But money talks, Sabres owner Terry Pegula has a lot of it to get creative with, and the opportunity to play with Eichel could be hard to turn down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal for shot at Jimmy Vesey

'PSE will pay all production costs, but will keep advertising revenue. In essence, anything PSE could have produced via its own network, it can produce via MSG, and can do so with far less financial risk.' … [Read more...] about PSE, MSG Network broker new long-term broadcast deal

'The 6-foot-2, 201-pound Vesey knows Sabres center Jack Eichel and is playing with him in a summer league in Foxboro. They also played together at the 2015 world championship. The thought of playing with Eichel in the NHL possibly helped sway Vesey away from the Predators. The youngsters share the same agent, Peter Fish.' … [Read more...] about Acquiring Jimmy Vesey’s rights could be first move of week for Sabres

'"It's been pretty clear since late March that we're not going to be able to sign Jimmy Vesey," Predators general manager David Poile said. "We were fully aware of what the rules are, that he'd become an unrestricted free agent in mid-August, and at that time, we'd receive no compensation of any kind for our investment and our asset. By trading him today, in my opinion, we … [Read more...] about Predators trade Jimmy Vesey to Sabres for third-round pick

'The Buffalo Sabres might have beaten the Bruins to the punch by acquiring the rights to Jimmy Vesey in a trade with the Nashville Predators on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Harvard standout Jimmy Vesey’s rights acquired by Sabres

'“I’m surprised this deal went down, but it’s still my understanding that he’s going to Aug. 15 and free agency,” said Jimmy Vesey’s dad, ex-Bruin Jim, this evening. “The game plan as of like yesterday was to have a list of possible teams ready, and get to Aug. 15 and then decide. I know nothing has changed. I bet Jimmy’s surprised by this, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Vesey rights from Nashville

'The 22-year-old opted to become a free agent rather than sign with Nashville, which selected him in the third round of the 2012 draft. Buffalo now has exclusive negotiating rights to sign Vesey before he becomes a free agent on Aug. 15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade with Nashville to acquire rights to Vesey

'Vesey, 23, collected 24 goals and 22 assists in 33 games last season with Harvard en route to winning the 2016 Hobey Baker Award. The two-time ECAC Hockey Player of the Year, Vesey will join a Sabres club that also features close friend Jack Eichel, who won the 2015 Hobey Baker Award.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire rights to F Vesey

'Financial terms were not disclosed for Deslauriers, who collected a career-high six goals and as many assists with 59 penalty minutes in 70 games last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Deslauriers inks two-year contract extension

'Vesey would be a top-six forward for Buffalo if the Sabres can sign him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres gets rights to Jimmy Vesey from Predators for third-round pick

'Normally reserved Predators GM David Poile called it a “bizarre situation,” saying he was blocked access to Vesey by his agents. Vesey is represented by Peter Fish of Global Hockey Consultants, the same group that represents Sabres forward Jack Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire rights to Vesey from Preds

'“If I could've traded Jamie McGinn for Vesey's rights at the deadline, I'd have done it. We'll give it our best shot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for the Hobey Baker Award winner

'Under the arrangement, MSG Networks – home to Buffalo Sabres games since 2005 -- will continue as the exclusive regional telecast partner of the Buffalo Sabres, and will continue to distribute a full schedule of Sabres games, including pre and post-game coverage. The Buffalo Sabres scored the highest local television ratings of any team in the United States last season, an … [Read more...] about Sabres to stay with MSG

'In 169 games with the Sabres the past three years, Deslauriers scored 12 goals with 16 assists for 28 points. He also had 148 minutes in penalties.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Deslauriers