‘He had been a rare Group VI free agent, for players 25 or older who had appeared in three NHL seasons but fewer than 80 NHL games.’
Archives for May 3, 2018
Kim Pegula wielding unprecedented power, faces heavy lift with Bills, Sabres
‘The Pegulas have a residence in Boca Raton, Fla. Will they spend more time in Buffalo, given the significant tax benefits to being primary residents of Florida? Kim uses videoconferencing to communicate with PSE staff when she isn’t in town.’
Bucky Gleason: Brandon lost his way before losing his job with Bills, Sabres
‘Brandon was a good servant under late owner Ralph Wilson and a humble person before losing his way in both areas, a sad reality he will someday recognize, if he hasn’t already, once his mind is clear. He will look back and understand that he succumbed to power, ego, money and more, that he lied to others and mostly to himself.’
Sens had best chance and Hawks were one number off to win NHL Draft Lottery
‘The Ottawa Senators actually had the best chance after the first three balls had been drawn, with three of the remaining 11 numbers. Then came a group that included the Sabres, Vancouver, Arizona and Chicago. They had two balls each.’
Dahlin gets two-game IIHF ban for medal ceremony protest in Buffalo
‘The IIHF said the players and coaches violated Championship Regulations Article 5.5.8, which states medals must be “worn around the neck in respectful manner for the duration of the closing ceremony and the following post-game mixed zone and media conference procedures.”‘
Five things to know about Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula
‘Kim’s story is a fascinating one which I chronicled in this piece a few years back. She was born in Seoul, South Korea and was left by her mother at a police station as a very little girl. At the age of five, Fairport residents Ralph and Marilyn Kerr adopted her from an orphanage, picked her up at JFK Airport in New York City, and she lived in Fairport through most of her high school days before going off to attend Houghton College. She didn’t graduate from Fairport High because Ralph took a job near Cortland before her senior year and she graduated from Dryden High School.’
Sabres re-sign Casey Nelson to contract extension
‘Nelson, 25, exceed expectations after beginning the season buried on the depth chart. When the Sabres summoned him from the AHL in mid-January, he became the 13th defender to dress for them this season.’
Sabres re-sign defenseman Casey Nelson to 2-year contract
‘Overall, Nelson has three goals and nine assists in 55 career NHL games since signing with the Sabres in March 2016 following three seasons at Minnesota State. Nelson went undrafted out of college and was the WCHA’s defensive player of the year in 2015-16.’
Sabres sign Casey Nelson to a two-year deal
‘Nelson came to the Sabres as a undrafted college free agent in 2016. Since, he’s played 55 games and compiled 12 points. Last season he started in Rochester, but was a regular in the second half of the season. Nelson played 37 games and had eight points this past year.’
Rasmus Dahlin suspended two games by the IIHF
‘Dahlin took his silver medal off during the medal ceremony and held it in his hand. By doing that, he violated Championship Regulations that are written out.’