‘Here’s an updated look at the Sabres’ depth chart, taking note of any contract situations that could hurt or help a player’s chance of being in Buffalo. A waiver exemption, based on age and experience, allows the player to be sent to Rochester without the risk of being claimed by another team. A two-way deal pays a higher salary in Buffalo and a lower one in Rochester.’
Archives for July 3, 2017
Botterill hasn’t shut door on Gionta’s return, but is there a ‘fit’ any longer?
‘Saturday’s four-player trade with Minneapolis that brought Jason Pominville, 34, back to Buffalo made it more difficult to find a role for Gionta to fill in Buffalo. Pominville also plays right wing and can fill the veteran leadership role as a third-liner and on special teams.’
Sabres GM Jason Botterill believes Chris Taylor right fit for Amerks
‘“He was a player who was a high-end offensive player at the American Hockey League level that found a way to contribute in the National Hockey League and play National Hockey League games as a defensive player,” Botterill said Saturday, a day after he hired Taylor to coach the Amerks. “Goes to show you the hockey sense he has and sort of the hockey mind.”’