'The general manager with the Stanley Cup rings was supposed to come in here and fix things. And maybe someday he will. But all we have at this point is the here and now.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Botterill’s first deadline day with Sabres is a dud
Archives for February 2018
Bar where Kane had altercation says adios to former Sabres forward
'After the Sabres traded Kane to San Jose on Monday, Bottoms Up on Chippewa Street sent a tweet that read, "Adios Evander Kane. #ThanksForTheMemories #Kidding"' … [Read more...] about Bar where Kane had altercation says adios to former Sabres forward
Roth: For Brian Gionta, life comes full circle — again
' At 39, Gionta, should he dress, will officially begin his 16th NHL season Tuesday night against Carolina, which is 16 more than most scouts thought he’d play at 5 feet 7.' … [Read more...] about Roth: For Brian Gionta, life comes full circle — again
Sabres trade Evander Kane: ‘We have to make changes’
'“I’m not putting all the blame on Evander Kane,” Botterill said. “There’s a lot of blame to go around – coaching staff, management, players. We have to be better in certain situations.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Evander Kane: ‘We have to make changes’
Sabres acquire former college star Danny O’Regan
'You might’ve heard of his linemates that year: Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues, two current Sabres. With O’Regan at left wing, they formed perhaps the NCAA’s most lethal trio.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire former college star Danny O’Regan
Tuesday's San Jose Coverage
Why the Sharks changed course, traded for a potential rental with a checkered past (San Jose Mercury News) Kurtenbach: Five reasons the Sharks traded for Evander Kane (San Jose Mercury News) Evander Kane: 10 things to know about newest San Jose Shark (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks trade for Evander Kane, productive forward who comes with baggage (San Francisco … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage
Sharks boost scoring by acquiring Evander Kane from Sabres
'San Jose never replaced forward Patrick Marleau after he left as a free agent last July for Toronto, waiting for the right moment to add a top-six forward.' … [Read more...] about Sharks boost scoring by acquiring Evander Kane from Sabres
NHL trade deadline 2018: Sharks acquire Evander Kane from the Sabres
'For the Sabres, the deal may be seen as a bit of a disappointment. Or a giant one. After watching the Rangers get three players and two picks for a 33-year-old rental in Nash, acquiring a prospect and two picks for a winger still in his prime and the same amount of points as Nash may be bittersweet. The Sabres were starting to push up against the deadline, and they may have … [Read more...] about NHL trade deadline 2018: Sharks acquire Evander Kane from the Sabres
Statistically Speaking: Sharks get Kane at bargain price
'It sure looks like the Sabres whiffed on this deal.' … [Read more...] about Statistically Speaking: Sharks get Kane at bargain price
Sabres trade forward Evander Kane to Sharks
'In 196 games with the Sabres, Kane scored 68 goals, 50 assists, had 261 penalty minutes and a minus-45 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade forward Evander Kane to Sharks
Evander Kane trade grades: Sabres' Jason Botterill flunks first deadline test
'HL and downtrodden Buffalo fans won't enjoy the fruits of this trade until 2022 or later.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane trade grades: Sabres’ Jason Botterill flunks first deadline test
Sharks acquire Kane from Sabres – and the price wasn't nearly as high as advertised
'All of which makes the return for Kane that much more head-scratching. In getting a conditional first-rounder in 2019, a conditional fourth-rounder in 2020 and middling prospect Dan O’Regan, there’s a real possibility the Sabres will ultimately have nothing to show for Kane. The Sabres got zero certainty in terms of a draft pick or a player.' … [Read more...] about Sharks acquire Kane from Sabres – and the price wasn’t nearly as high as advertised
Kane traded to the Sharks
'O'Regan, 24, and was a fifth round pick of the Sharks in the 2012 NHL Draft. He played with Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues at Boston University back in the 2014-15 season. He's played 19 games in the NHL this year with just four assists. In the AHL with the San Jose Barracuda, O'Regan has seven goals and 18 assists in 31 games.' … [Read more...] about Kane traded to the Sharks
Sabres end deadline day making just one trade
'Lehner may be the most interesting of the players not traded on Monday, while veterans like Gorges and Pouliot will probably be gone this offseason. Lehner will need a new contract in the offseason, so Botterill can either sign him to a long term-deal or he could trade Lehner's rights to a team looking for a goalie. The 26-year old goaltender currently carries a cap hit of $4 … [Read more...] about Sabres end deadline day making just one trade
Sabres' Botterill only had one legitimate offer for Evander Kane
'“It was a difficult market for rentals. We had a lot of conversations out there, there certainly was a lot of interest, but I think you saw with the rental market it was more of a difficult market than previous years.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill only had one legitimate offer for Evander Kane