Archives for 2016

'With Kyle Okposo reportedly coming to Buffalo on a seven-year, $42 million deal, here's a look at the Sabres' salary structure, based on salary-cap hit.' … [Read more...] about Okposo becomes second on Sabres’ salary chart

'"Both sides probably know where we're traveling to as far as a number," Murray said early this evening. "They tell us that he really wants to be here and certainly, we want him to be here. It's not going to be an easy thing to hammer out and it's not going to be cheap. But with young, good players, you tie them up and keep going."' … [Read more...] about As defense deals go, Ristolainen figures to cash in

'Vesey, the collegiate award winner acquired last month, would fill a big need at left wing on the Sabres’ top two lines. Vesey, who plays with his friend Eichel in a summer league, won the Hobey Baker Award this year after recording 24 goals and 46 points in 33 games with Harvard.' … [Read more...] about Vesey agent: Hope to meet with Sabres, open to anything

'While some may argue the Sabres overpaid the Minnesota native, there are dearth of scorers available, and with three 20-goal seasons and two 60-point campaigns Okposo, 28, was one of the best available.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo sees Stanley Cup in Sabres’ future

'The 6’0" Minnesota native is now the second-highest paid player on the Sabres with his reported $6 million per season puts him behind Ryan O’Reilly’s $7.5 and just above Evander Kane’s $5.25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres land next biggest fish Okposo as NHL free agency opens

'"Everyone dreams of staying up and not having to go down," Nelson said. "The AHL is very good hockey and about 80-90 percent of the players in the NHL have spent some time in the league during their career. I thought I played well at the end of the year, so I hope to be with the Sabres right from the start by earning my spot."' … [Read more...] about Casey Nelson signs extension with Sabres

'The 28-year-old Okposo has eight-plus seasons of NHL experience, is a three-time 20-goal-scorer and regarded as one of the top players available in free agency. Last year, he finished third on the Islanders with 22 goals, and second with 64 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign free-agent Okposo to 7-year $42 million contract

'In his strongest comments to date, Murray says Kane needs to behave better whether or not he's cleared of harassment complaints filed against him by two women following an alleged altercation at a Buffalo nightclub last week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Murray unhappy with Kane’s latest legal trouble

'The 28-year-old power forward had three straight season over 50 points with the New York Islanders, playing mostly with center John Tavares.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Okposo to 7-year, $42 million contract

'Long-term investments are risky propositions for most players (see the top-scoring wingers 33 and older last season) and while Okposo is a skilled player who should be an immediate upgrade in Buffalo, he will need to age well for the Sabres to still like the idea of paying a $6-million cap in the later years of this deal. On the whole, I cautiously approve.' … [Read more...] about Statistically Speaking: Okposo an upgrade for Sabres

'Okposo had spent parts of the past nine seasons with the New York Islanders, putting up 139 career goals and 369 points in 529 games. Last season with the Islanders, Okposo scored 22 goals and registered 64 points in 79 games played. In the playoffs, Okposo scored twice and added six assists in eleven games played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Kyle Okposo

'“I looked at their forwards, especially their top two centers with O’Reilly and Eichel and those guys are only going to continue to get better, especially Jack, I mean he’s got superstar status.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo was sold on Buffalo quickly

'Murray was asked if his lost his patience with Kane and he said, “It’s a very serious charge and we take it seriously, but I want to wait and see if he’s going to be charged, is he going to be found guilty, I don’t know that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Murray comments more on Kane

'In his eighth full NHL season with the New York Islanders in 2015-16, Okposo (6’0”, 217 lbs., 4/16/1988) recorded 64 points (22+42) and 51 penalty minutes. His career-high totals in assists (42) and power play points (23) each led all Islanders players in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Okposo signs 7-year deal with Sabres

'"I just remember coming out of that game thinking, 'Gosh, these guys are a really skilled bunch,' and that they had a lot of upside," Okposo said in a conference call on Friday evening. "Obviously I didn’t know what was going to transpire over the next two months."' … [Read more...] about Okposo: Chance to win a Stanley Cup brought me to Buffalo