'Komisarek also has ties to new Sabres general manager Jason Botterill. Though they were never teammates, both played college hockey at Michigan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire ex-NHLer Komisarek as player development coach
Archives for August 2017
Sabres add former NHLer Komisarek to player development staff
'Komisarek now joins former NHLers Krys Barch and Adam Mair on the Sabres' player development staff, along with goalie development coach Seamus Kotyk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add former NHLer Komisarek to player development staff
Sabres, Beaulieu avoid arbitration with two-year deal
'Beaulieu's deal carries the fifth-largest cap hit of Sabres defenseman, according to figures from Cap Friendly, trailing Rasmus Ristolainen ($5.4 million), Zach Bogosian ($5.1 million), Marco Scandella ($4 million) and Josh Gorges ($3.9 million). Beaulieu's previous contract had an AAV of $1.275 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Beaulieu avoid arbitration with two-year deal
Seven Sabres games headed to NBC networks for 2017-18 season
'The Sabres make one appearance as part of NBCSN's "Wednesday Night Rivalry" coverage when they travel to Columbus to play the Blue Jackets on Oct. 25.' … [Read more...] about Seven Sabres games headed to NBC networks for 2017-18 season
Sabres re-sign Nathan Beaulieu to two-year contract
'Beaulieu has played 225 NHL games over four seasons, compiling seven goals, 60 points and 152 penalty minutes. He recorded four goals and 28 points in 74 contests last season, all career highs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Nathan Beaulieu to two-year contract
Sabres to appear on national TV seven times in 2017-18
'Tuesday, Oct. 24 vs. Detroit, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)' … [Read more...] about Sabres to appear on national TV seven times in 2017-18
The Rayzor’s edge
'“Ryan Miller while he was here did an excellent job of helping out and getting involved with things.” He went on to say, “Zach Bogosian is really involved in a lot of different things. … Slowly, Jack (Eichel) is getting involved now that he’s getting comfortable, and Sam Reinhart. The kids are going to be here for long periods of time and that’s the most important thing: them … [Read more...] about The Rayzor’s edge
Sabres avoid arbitration by signing Beaulieu to 2-year deal
'Beaulieu is a puck-moving defenseman who is regarded to be a good fit under newly hired head coach Phil Housley.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration by signing Beaulieu to 2-year deal
Sabres sign D Beaulieu to 2-year deal
'Beaulieu collected 60 points (seven goals, 53 assists) in 225 career contests since being selected by Montreal with the 17th overall pick of the 2011 draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Beaulieu to 2-year deal
Sabres sign Beaulieu ahead of arbitration hearing
'Jason Botterill traded a 3rd round pick for Beaulieu on June 17th in Botterill's first trade as a general manager. Beaulieu was the 17th overall pick by Montreal in 2011. In 74 games last season, he had 4 goals and 24 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Beaulieu ahead of arbitration hearing
Sabres to play seven times on national television
'Buffalo will first play on NBCSN on Tuesday, October 24 when the Sabres host the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center at 7 p.m. The following night, the Sabres will be featured on Wednesday Night Rivalry when they take on the Columbus Blue Jackets from Nationwide Arena at 8 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play seven times on national television
Sabres sign Nathan Beaulieu to two-year deal
'$2.4 million seems like a reasonable amount to pay a defenseman that will likely open the season in the starting lineup. If Beaulieu struggles or doesn't live up to expectations, his contract won't handcuff the Sabres past the 2018-2019 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Nathan Beaulieu to two-year deal
Sabres, Beaulieu agree to 2-year contract
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed defenseman Nathan Beaulieu to a two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $2.4 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Beaulieu agree to 2-year contract