'Four of the largest single-family real estate deals in the last 30 days were generated by Bills and Sabres executives, as the city's two major sports teams continue to drive some of the region's biggest home sales.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres shakeups drive high-end home sales in Orchard Park, Buffalo
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NHL Tonight: Sabres Discussion
Sabres sign left winger Evan Rodrigues on two-year deal
'Rodrigues has seen part-time duty in the last two seasons with the Sabres. Last season he played in 30 games for Buffalo, with four goals and two assists for six points with four penalty minutes. The left winger also played 48 games for the Rochester Americans in 2016-17, with nine goals and 21 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign left winger Evan Rodrigues on two-year deal
Sabres re-sign Evan Rodrigues to two-year contract
'Rodrigues, who turns 28 on Friday, enjoyed a breakout campaign as a center last season, playing regularly with the Sabres for the final two months. In 30 NHL games, the Boston University product compiled four goals and six points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Evan Rodrigues to two-year contract
Non-student tickets to Penguins' exhibition game at Penn State sold out
'“Due to an overwhelming demand during the men’s hockey season ticket holder right-of-first-refusal period and the Nittany Lion Club pre-sale, the NHL preseason game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres, presented by the Centre County Visitors Bureau, will not be available during the public ticket sale on Tuesday, Aug. 1,” the press release said.' … [Read more...] about Non-student tickets to Penguins’ exhibition game at Penn State sold out
Rodrigues signs two-year deal with Sabres
'The Sabres now have two remaining restricted free agents to get under contract. Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu is scheduled to go to arbitration on Friday August 4, while Zemgus Girgensons is also an RFA but will not head to arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues signs two-year deal with Sabres
Sabres sign Evan Rodrigues to two-year deal
'This makes sense for the Sabres because there is very little risk involved in the deal. At times, Rodrigues looked like a legitimate full-time NHL player with upside and versatility. Unfortunately for the 23-year-old, his play was inconsistent, especially in his defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Evan Rodrigues to two-year deal
Sabres sign Rodrigues to 2-year contract
'Rodrigues (5'10", 183 lbs., 7/28/1993) registered six points (4+2) in 30 games for the team in 2016-17. In 32 total NHL games since signing with the Sabres in April 2015, the Etobicoke, Ontario native has recorded eight points (5+3) and four penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rodrigues to 2-year contract
Pominville happy to be back in Buffalo
'"Yea, I'm pumped, I'm really excited." Pominville said when asked about his return to Buffalo. "We obviously really enjoyed our time in Buffalo when we were there and couldn't be happier to be back. Our kids are happy, we're excited to make the move back to live there and establish ourselves in the city again. And obviously the team is heading in a great direction too, I'm … [Read more...] about Pominville happy to be back in Buffalo
Sabres sign goalie Robin Lehner to one-year contract worth $4 million
'Lehner set new career highs in the 2016-17 season in games played (59), wins (23) and shutouts (two). He ranked third in the NHL with 1,758 saves and turning in the ninth-best save percentage (.920) ever recorded by a Sabres goaltender with at least 40 appearances in a season. His .921 save percentage through two seasons with the Sabres ranks sixth among all NHL goaltenders … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Robin Lehner to one-year contract worth $4 million
Sabres sign goalie Robin Lehner to one-year contract
'Not surprisingly, with a new regime and Lehner light on experience as a No. 1 goalie, the Sabres went with a short-term deal. Lehner will be an RFA again next year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Robin Lehner to one-year contract
Assessing what the Sabres are getting with goaltender Lehner and his new contract
'Another factor is that Lehner hasn't proven he can consistently be a 50-game starter. He started 58 times in 2016-17 (which is probably the maximum games a NHL team should be throwing their starting goalie out there), but had previous appeared in 21 games (his first season in Buffalo), 25 games and 36 games (the latter two as a backup goalie in Ottawa).' … [Read more...] about Assessing what the Sabres are getting with goaltender Lehner and his new contract
Sabres re-sign goalie Robin Lehner to $4M, 1-year deal
'Bothered by injuries and concussion problems, Lehner had never before played more than 36 games in his NHL career. The Sabres took a chance on Lehner when they traded a first-round pick to the Ottawa Senators for him at the 2015 draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Robin Lehner to $4M, 1-year deal
Sabres ink G Lehner to one-year, $4 million deal
'Lehner's .921 save percentage over the last two seasons in 80 games with Buffalo is the sixth best for goalies with at least 50 games played during that timeframe.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink G Lehner to one-year, $4 million deal
Sabres agree to terms with Lehner
'Lehner's new deal will make him the 26th highest paid goaltender in the National Hockey League. According to CapFriendly.com, Lehner will be a restricted free agent once again next summer and will be eligible for arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Lehner