'Pilut will head to North America following a stellar season in the Swedish Elite League. He led all defensemen with 38 points in 52 games, recording eight goals and 30 assists for HV71. He was named SHL Defenseman of the Year and also won the Salming Trophy as the best Swedish-born blue-liner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make it official, sign Swedish defenseman Lawrence Pilut
Archives for May 16, 2018
In a 2015 're-draft', Eichel is still No. 2 – but it's closer than you might think
'After a 56-point rookie year, Eichel has 121 points in 128 games the last two seasons but also has a minus-38 rating. Wheeler and others in the game at least wonder if Mathew Barzal of the Islanders, Zach Werenski of the Blue Jackets or Mitch Marner of the Leafs might develop into the second-best player from what is clearly a deep class.' … [Read more...] about In a 2015 ‘re-draft’, Eichel is still No. 2 – but it’s closer than you might think
Providence College is latest stop for ex-Sabres coach Rolston
'Rolston, who served this season as a volunteer assistant at Providence College and an assistant on Team USA at the Pyeongchang Olympics, has been named a full-time assistant on Providence's 2018-19 staff.' … [Read more...] about Providence College is latest stop for ex-Sabres coach Rolston
Sabres sign Lawrence Pilut to entry-level contract
'The Swede offers the Sabres an intriguing talent. He compiled more assists and points than any SHL defenseman in 2017-18, helping him earn the Borje Salming Trophy as the league’s best native-born defender. He ranked fifth in the SHL with 30 assists and 13th in points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Lawrence Pilut to entry-level contract
Sabres sign Pilut
'With the signing of Pilut, it makes you wonder if Botterill is going to offer a contract to restricted free agent Victor Antipin. In April, Antipin didn’t rule out returning to the KHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Pilut
Buffalo Sabres sign Swedish defenseman Lawrence Pilut
'If he doesn’t work out, no big deal for the Sabres, it’s a low risk move that won’t hurt them down the line.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Swedish defenseman Lawrence Pilut
Sabres Sign Swedish Defenseman Lawrence Pilut
'Pilut led all defenseman in the Swedish Elite League with 38 points in 52 games. He was also named the SHL Defenseman of the Year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Swedish Defenseman Lawrence Pilut
Sabres, Pilut agree to entry-level deal
'Pilut (5'11", 179 lbs., 12/30/1995) led all Swedish Hockey League defensemen with 38 points (8+30) in 52 games for HV71 last season and was named the 2017-18 SHL Defenseman of the Year. He also ranked fifth in the league in assists and 13th in points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Pilut agree to entry-level deal