' Nylander made a strong bid to make the Sabres roster under new coach Phil Housley. But with his minus-24 plus/minus rating last season with the Amerks, it's believed the coaching staff wants Nylander to keep working on his two-way game while logging regular minutes in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Nylander to Rochester as season opener draws near
Archives for October 4, 2017
Sabres, Eichel complete massive contract extension
'Eichel’s deal is so big he’ll be earning more than some of the game’s all-time great forwards. Sidney Crosby, a three-time Stanley Cup winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins, earns $8.7 million a season. Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin, who has scored 558 goals with the Washington Capitals, makes $9.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Eichel complete massive contract extension
Moving Sam Reinhart to center inevitable for Sabres
'So the Sabres have a good problem. Jack Eichel and Ryan O’Reilly are entrenched in the middle. The team’s old regime wanted Reinhart to play on the top two lines, so converting him to a winger was the easiest move.' … [Read more...] about Moving Sam Reinhart to center inevitable for Sabres
Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu emotional over meeting with Canadiens
'“I definitely have a chip on my shoulder,” said Beaulieu, a healthy scratch for the Canadiens’ final playoff game. “I was in Montreal for quite some time and developed a good relationship with a lot of people there. … There’s some emotions involved. … There’s no friends over there now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu emotional over meeting with Canadiens
Sabres’ Jake McCabe ready to play
'In other injury news, Sabres defenseman Justin Falk missed today’s session (undisclosed) and is day-to-day, Housley said. Falk will be evaluated Wednesday. He practiced Sunday, the team’s last session before today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe ready to play
Sabres agree to sign Eichel to 8-year, $80 million contract
'The 20-year-old Eichel is entering the final year of his three-year entry level contract and only eligible to become a restricted free agent next summer. The new contract won’t kick in until next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to sign Eichel to 8-year, $80 million contract
Sabres assign Nylander to AHL to set season-opening roster
'Forward Sean Malone joined Nylander in being demoted to Buffalo’s American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester. The Sabres also placed forward Evan Rodrigues and defenseman Justin Falk on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Nylander to AHL to set season-opening roster
Sabres sign C Eichel to eight-year, $80 million extension
'In 61 games last season, Eichel had 24 goals and 33 assists. An ankle injury delayed his start to the season last year. As a rookie, he had 24 goals and 32 assists in 81 games as a teenager in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign C Eichel to eight-year, $80 million extension
Jack Eichel is locked up by Buffalo, and that's a big deal for the Sabres
'The chemistry between Eichel and Housley will be closely monitored.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel is locked up by Buffalo, and that’s a big deal for the Sabres
Sabres give Eichel $10M per season, make him one of NHL's top five highest paid
'His $80 million deal, which is set to keep him in Buffalo through 2025-26, makes Eichel one of the top five highest paid players in the league, according to Spotrac. Only McDavid, Chicago Blackhawks forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, and Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price will earn more on an annual basis. And although it sets quite the precedent after the Oilers' … [Read more...] about Sabres give Eichel $10M per season, make him one of NHL’s top five highest paid
Eichel and the Sabres agree on a contract extension
'Connor McDavid signed an extension that will average $12.5 million starting next season. Leon Draisaitl got $8.5 million on his extension.' … [Read more...] about Eichel and the Sabres agree on a contract extension
JW: Great Start
'This is why it was so important to win that race to the bottom. For their woeful play for one season, the Sabres locked up an elite talent for what contractually will amount to eleven years. Simply put, there is no other way to acquire a player like this. Teams do not get access to them. They’re available at the top, and the Sabres got in before the NHL took the floor out of … [Read more...] about JW: Great Start
Sabres send down two players. Two go on IR
'There are 10 new faces on the Buffalo roster, which is 40-percent of the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send down two players. Two go on IR
McCabe felt good in practice
'“Yes, we did have injuries in the previous years, but even our starts in this preseason have been very subpar, so that’s something that we really need to dial in here at the start of the season and especially in our first game, make a statement in front of our home crowd that you know we’re coming to play this year and we really have to have a good first 20 minutes to set the … [Read more...] about McCabe felt good in practice
Eichel signs long-term extension with Buffalo Sabres, reportedly to be named captain
'But wait, there's more. According to KHL Insider Aivis Kalninš, the Sabres are also expected to name Eichel the teams next captain.' … [Read more...] about Eichel signs long-term extension with Buffalo Sabres, reportedly to be named captain