Archives for 2016

'Murray said he was open to keeping Johnson (14-14-4 overall, .917 save percent, 2.45 goals against average) past this year. “I haven’t spoken to him or his representative, I don’t know what their expectation will be after having a year that he’s had, a pretty good year with pretty good stats. I’ve liked the way Chad’s played. There’s very little not to like about him right now … [Read more...] about Sabres only pull off one deadline deal

'If neither wins the Calder Trophy -- forwards Artemi Panarin (Chicago) and Dylan Larkin (Detroit) appear to be the front-runners right now -- they are the faces of their franchises and the league moving forward.' … [Read more...] about McDavid, Eichel meet in long-awaited NHL matchup

'“We were drafted together, sure, but other than that we don’t share that much in common. I play in the West, he plays in the east. I played junior, he went to school (Boston University), so we’re basically opposites,” said McDavid. “For us, personally, there’s not that much to it.”' … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid vs. Jack Eichel has been a long time coming

'“I’m sure Connor has gone by this building a couple hundred times going to Erie. So he knows the area also. I guess it’s between them vs each other as far as the media goes and some fans will see it that way, too. But it’s two teams trying to get better and they’ll both play hard.”' … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oilers rookie Connor McDavid facing Jack Eichel for first time

Connor McDavid vs. Jack Eichel has been a long time coming (Edmonton Journal) Edmonton Oilers rookie Connor McDavid facing Jack Eichel for first time (Edmonton Sun) Oilers-Sabres Preview (AP) McDavid-Eichel showdown highlights Oilers vs. Sabres (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage

'Several reports are that the pick is a third-round selection that can become a second-round pick in 2017 if the Ducks win two rounds in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs and McGinn plays in at least half of those games in those two rounds.' … [Read more...] about Ducks beef up forward mix by trading for Sabres winger Jamie McGinn

'Man, these kids are sucking the life out of what should be a great storyline at the First Niagara Center. After suffering through one of the most non-eventful NHL trade dudline days in recent memory Monday, hockey fans want sizzle, not fizzle.' … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid vs. Jack Eichel not just another game

'McGinn is likely to play for the Ducks at home against Montreal on Wednesday. Pirri could be out for two weeks with an ankle injury, but he should skate for the Ducks soon to gauge his recovery.' … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks grab McGinn and Pirri, deal Maroon at deadline

'McGinn, 27, has 14 goals and 13 assists for 27 points in 63 games with the Sabres this season. He was tied for the team lead in game-winning goals with three and also has six power-play goals. He ranked fourth on the team in hits with 113.' … [Read more...] about Ducks obtain McGinn, Pirri in trades

'I would have preferred the Sabres keep McGinn but if Murray figured the former Avalanche would leave for nothing come July then it made no sense to hang on to him for what will amount to a meaningless final month plus of the season. McGinn was a nice pickup and a player I felt would have had a spot on a bottom two line on the team the Sabres eventually build to compete for a … [Read more...] about A quiet prelude to what should be an active Sabres summer

'A few weeks ago Murray told Schopp and the Bulldog that he had conversations with McGinn’s agent about a contract extension. Murray said they were far apart, “It didn’t get close and I understand why, there’s a difference with a guy signing now and a guy signing July 1 and there could be a big pay day out there for him and I get that and he deserves it, but maybe it’s not … [Read more...] about The Sabres weren’t real active on Deadline Day

'"I told him that we had a couple different offers and I thought Anaheim was the best fit because of the team that they have there," general manager Tim Murray said. "And that's what we tried to do -- find a good fit for a guy that you know is going out any way and Anaheim was, to me, had the best chance to win out of the teams I spoke to."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Send McGinn to Anaheim for Conditional 3rd Round Pick

'Selected by San Jose in the second round (36th overall) of the 2006 NHL Draft, McGinn has collected 83-72=155 points with 182 PIM in 429 career NHL games with the Sharks, Colorado Avalanche and Sabres. He has scored 13 career game-winning goals and 22 power-play goals over his eight NHL seasons. McGinn has also appeared in 29 career Stanley Cup Playoff games with San Jose and … [Read more...] about Ducks Acquire LW McGinn from Buffalo in Exchange for a 2016 Conditional Third-Round Pick

'Murray said that although he spoke with McGinn's representatives and the two sides never came close to a contract extension, he wouldn’t rule out the potential for a return once the forward hits the open market on July 1.' … [Read more...] about Murray recaps a relatively quiet deadline day

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has acquired a conditional third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Jamie McGinn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire conditional 3rd-round pick for McGinn