'Despite being waived several times, he found success with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, scoring 44 points in 38 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Seth Griffith to one-year contract
Archives for July 2017
Sabres bring Chad Johnson back
'In Calgary Johnson went 18-15-1 with a 2.59 goals against and .910 save percentage. With the Sabres he was 22-16-4 with a 2.36 goals against and .920 save percentage. In the last two years, Johnson has played 81 of his 137 NHL games. He just turned 31 on June 10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Chad Johnson back
Sabres add depth for Rochester
'Tennyson played 45 games with Carolina last season scoring no goals and six assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth for Rochester
Sabres' Botterill signing more players for the Amerks
'I'm thinking Botterill may have signed Wilcox to backup Linus Ullmark in Rochester. That would allow Jonas Johansson a chance to be the starter in Cincinnati.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill signing more players for the Amerks
Botterill - There's always going to be competition for spots
'However, Botterill seems adamant that the team is not done looking into adding players, "There's always going to be competition for spots, but there's also scenarios where there's going to be openings," Botterill said. "As a group here, we'll continue to look at the possibility of signing more players, if the right fir is there over the next couple of days, or from the trade … [Read more...] about Botterill – There’s always going to be competition for spots
Sabres make it official, bring back Chad Johnson
'The move allows Ullmark another year to develop his game in the AHL while remaining under contract the following season. New GM Jason Botterill has said several times that he plans on being competitive and taking the necessary time to develop players in Rochester. This move proves that, while also providing the Sabres with a very capable backup, who has proven to be a likeable … [Read more...] about Sabres make it official, bring back Chad Johnson
Sabres add depth, sign LW Benoît Pouliot
'This move won't knock your socks off, but it's a deal that comes with very little risk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth, sign LW Benoît Pouliot
Sabres add five depth players to organization
'Criscuolo is coming off a Calder Cup championship with the Grand Rapids Griffins, where he scored 41 points in 76 games. Porter, 31, appeared in scored 46 points (11G, 35A) in 69 games with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins last seasons. Both contracts are two-year, two-way deals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add five depth players to organization
Sabres sign goaltender Johnson to 1-year contract
'Johnson (6'3", 196 lbs., 6/10/1986) appeared in 36 games for the Calgary Flames in 2016-17, posting an 18-15-1 record with a .910 save percentage, a 2.59 goals-against average and a career-best three shutouts. The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native returns to Buffalo after logging career highs in games played (45) and wins (22) with the Sabres during a 2015-16 campaign which saw … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender Johnson to 1-year contract
Johnson returned to Buffalo to settle 'unfinished business'
'Johnson said he looks forward to competing with Lehner, with whom he developed a strong relationship that season, and cited the potential to work with again with goalie coach Andrew Allen - although he has not officially been named as a member of Housley's staff - as a determining factor in his decision.' … [Read more...] about Johnson returned to Buffalo to settle ‘unfinished business’
What you need to know about the Chad Johnson deal
'More than anything, Johnson established a reputation for being a reliable goaltender with a calming demeanor. He was voted as the team's unsung hero at season's end.' … [Read more...] about What you need to know about the Chad Johnson deal
Sabres sign Pouliot to 1-year contract
'Pouliot (6'3", 204 lbs., 9/29/1986) joins the Sabres after three years with the Edmonton Oilers in which he recorded 84 total points (41+43) in 180 regular-season games. In his time with the Oilers, Pouliot averaged 1.81 points and .88 goals per 60 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time. … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Pouliot to 1-year contract
Pouliot looking forward to fresh start with Sabres
'"For me, it's mostly about speed and forecheck and putting pressure eon the D, turning pucks over," he said. "Last year I had my fair share of penalty killing, which I've never had before which was really good for me personally and as a team.' … [Read more...] about Pouliot looking forward to fresh start with Sabres
Sabres sign Wilcox to 1-year contract
'Wilcox (6'0", 189 lbs., 11/26/1992) combined to play 47 AHL games for the Syracuse Crunch and the Springfield Falcons last season, posting a 25-13-7 record with a .906 save percentage and a 2.63 goals-against average. A sixth-round pick (178th overall) in the 2011 NHL Draft, Wilcox has compiled a 34-27-15 record with a .900 save percentage and a 2.90 goals-against average in … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Wilcox to 1-year contract
Sabres sign Josefson to 1-year deal
'Josefson (6'0", 190 lbs., 3/2/1991) recorded 10 points (1+9) and 16 penalty minutes for the New Jersey Devils during the 2016-17 season. A seven-year NHL veteran, Josefson has totaled 60 points (18+42) and 78 penalty minutes in 276 career games, all with the Devils.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Josefson to 1-year deal