Archives for 2016

'“Whether he has done these things or not or he’s guilty of these things or not, it’s not something I like getting up in the morning and reading about, that’s for sure,” Murray said. “We’re going to let the process happen. We’ll go with whatever the ruling is. Whatever the ruling is, we’re obviously going to have a sit-down (talk)."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Tim Murray wants Evander Kane to change behavior

'The sight of the Vesey-Eichel combination (with Nick Lappin, AHL Albany, filling out the trio) would have Sabres fans fogging up every pane of glass in the arena’s three rinks, just thinking what it might be like if they were to team up in Buffalo. The Buffalo fandom embraced Eichel in his rookie season, and will spend these next six weeks sending vibes down Route 90, hoping … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey mulling his NHL future

'Nilsson, 26, was acquired by the Blues last season in a trade with the Edmonton. In need of an experienced goalie when Elliott went down with a knee injury, they sent the Oilers goalie prospect Niklas Lundstrom and a fifth-round pick in 2016.' … [Read more...] about Blues deal goalie Nilsson to Buffalo for draft pick

'The Sabres lacked an experience backup behind starter Robin Lehner after losing free agent Chad Johnson, who signed with Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire goalie Anders Nilsson in trade with Blues

'Nilsson, 26, was expendable after the Blues recently settled on Jake Allen as their top goaltender for next season.' … [Read more...] about Blues ship G Nilsson to Sabres

'Terry and Kim Pegula convinced Robyn Regehr to waive his no-trade clause to come to Buffalo and Murray said, “If we can get in front of somebody and have a chance to talk about the organization and ownership and the city, that only good things can come of it, so we’re excited going down and having a chance to have a face to face chat and have a real good give and take with … [Read more...] about Vesey said he’s waiting until the end

'His numbers over 52 NHL games are pretty unimpressive going 19-22-4 with a 3.09 goals against and .900 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick up a goalie

'The center ripped it up in the AHL scoring 27 goals and 45 points in 36 games. With the Flames, Grant had no goals and one assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring in Grant for Rochester depth

'Meeting with reporters following a wild day of free agency, in which the Sabres nabbed the top winger in Kyle Okposo, Murray say he intends on meeting with Vesey next week.' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey: ‘I’m still going to go to free agency’

'The netminder spent most of last season with Edmonton, before being traded to St. Louis. The 6-5 Swede suited up in 26 games for the Oilers, going 10-12-2 over that span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for goalie Anders Nilsson

'Grant (6’3”, 202 lbs, 4/20/1990) spent the 2015-16 season in the Calgary Flames’ organization, where he split his time between Calgary and the Stockton Heat (AHL) and was selected to play in the AHL All-Star Challenge. The Abbotsford, British Columbia native ranked third among Heat players with 45 points (27+18) in 36 games and paced the club with 1.25 points per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Grant to one-year deal

'Nilsson (6’5”, 229 lbs., 3/19/1990) combined to play in 29 games during the 2015-16 season between the Blues and Edmonton Oilers, posting a 10-13-3 record with a .901 save percentage and a 3.12 goals-against average. In 52 career NHL games, Nilsson has posted a 19-22-4 record with a .900 save percentage and a 3.09 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Nilsson from Blues

'"They're a great organization obviously with the Pegulas at the helm. Everybody always talks so highly of them."' … [Read more...] about By joining Sabres, improved Okposo sees a chance at the Stanley Cup

'"It's exciting to get a player of his caliber who had a choice of -- I won't say 30 teams -- but certainly a lot of teams, and he decided to come here."' … [Read more...] about Better days ahead for Sabres as rebuild nears finish

'"We don't like the fact that this is twice now that he's been in incidents like this," the general manager said. "It's not good for the organization. It's not good for him.' … [Read more...] about Murray to have talk with Kane; goalie reneges on deal