'"Buffalo had interest in influencing us to go in one direction to protect a certain part of their roster, so they gave us a sixth-round pick," Vegas General Manager George McPhee said during the broadcast of the expansion draft on NBCSN. "That's probably the simplest example. Some of the others are a little more elaborate."' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres forward Carrier excited to join Vegas expansion team
Archives for June 2017
Sabres open at home, head on the road to start 2017-18 season
'Buffalo has lost four straight home openers and four straight season openers. The latest was when the Canadiens earned a 4-1 victory to start the 2016-17 season. Buffalo last opened the regular or home schedules with a win Jan. 20, 2013, when it beat Philadelphia, 5-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres open at home, head on the road to start 2017-18 season
Jerry Sullivan's Power Take: Beaulieu could be in a good place
'Beaulieu was known for poor decision-making in Montreal. Word is, he was inhibited by his coaches' reluctance to have defensemen skate the puck up ice. That's what Phil Housley wants from his D. This could be a good fit.' … [Read more...] about Jerry Sullivan’s Power Take: Beaulieu could be in a good place
Kyle Williams and Jack Eichel visit Golisano Children's Hospital before AGR awards
'Those photos of Eichel and Williams are just about guaranteed to be placed next to Greif's jersey with autographs from the Rochester Rhinos, Rochester's professional soccer team.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Williams and Jack Eichel visit Golisano Children’s Hospital before AGR awards
Golden Knights grab William Carrier; Sabres trade pick to club
'Carrier, 22, compiled five goals and eights points in 41 games as a rookie last season.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights grab William Carrier; Sabres trade pick to club
Vegas takes Carrier in the Expansion Draft
'Buffalo got Carrier from St. Louis as part of the Ryan Miller and Steve Ott trade.' … [Read more...] about Vegas takes Carrier in the Expansion Draft
Beaulieu: 'I know I'm a top-four defenseman in this league'
'“I like to get up the ice," Beaulieu said. "I skate pretty well and you know I’m an offensive minded guy, but I know in this league you have to take care of your own zone first. I feel like the type of hockey Buffalo is trying to play now is more instinctive and getting up in the play and pushing the pace. You look at the teams that went far in the playoffs, their defense were … [Read more...] about Beaulieu: ‘I know I’m a top-four defenseman in this league’
The Sabres home opener is October 5
'Buffalo will be in Long Island for the Islanders' home opener on October 7.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres home opener is October 5
Sabres will lose William Carrier to Vegas Golden Knights in expansion draft
'Yes, Carrier is a nice prospect to have in the organization but sometimes you need to give up a good piece to either acquire or in this case, protect another good piece. We don't know for sure, but it's believed by many that exposing Carrier was a way that Jason Botterill and the Sabres could ensure that goaltender Linus Ullmark wasn't going anywhere.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will lose William Carrier to Vegas Golden Knights in expansion draft
3 biggest post-expansion draft questions for the Buffalo Sabres
'What's concerning is that Kane is set to become an unrestricted free-agent who will likely sign a pretty hefty contract. The Sabres have some wiggle room but also have to pay Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart relatively soon.' … [Read more...] about 3 biggest post-expansion draft questions for the Buffalo Sabres
Golden Knights select Carrier in NHL Expansion Draft
'The Las Vegas Golden Knights have selected William Carrier in the NHL Expansion Draft on Wednesday. Vegas also acquired a sixth-round pick from Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights select Carrier in NHL Expansion Draft
Source: Sabres not bringing back assistant coaches
'The Sabres are not planning to bring back Terry Murray, Bob Woods and Tom Ward, a source tells The Buffalo News. It’s not a surprise that Phil Housley will want his own people beside him as he starts his head coaching career.' … [Read more...] about Source: Sabres not bringing back assistant coaches
Sabres notebook: Pu chosen for Team Canada camp
'Pu, a center, was Buffalo's third-round choice in last year's draft. He had 35 goals, 51 assists and a team-high 86 points in 63 games last season for the London Knights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Pu chosen for Team Canada camp
Sabres ditch the grey piping in new Adidas model sweater
'The league's release through adidas says the new jersey is up to 19 percent lighter than its predecessor, is cooler for players due to much more breathable fabrics, is 27 percent stronger in burst testing and up to 72 percent tougher in abrasion testing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ditch the grey piping in new Adidas model sweater
Sabres could land strong defense prospect at NHL Draft
'“There’s some really solid defensemen in this draft, there’s no question about that,” Gregory said. “You can sort of pick the defenseman you may want. The one thing I love about our game is how it’s trending. Even the big defenseman that is physical, that is a force in front of the net, you’re starting to see those guys possess excellent ability to transition the puck or be … [Read more...] about Sabres could land strong defense prospect at NHL Draft