'The decision means Antipin will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The 25-year-old Antipin was inconsistent in his lone season with Buffalo after opening his pro career playing in the Kontinental Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t issue qualifying offer to defenseman Antipin
Archives for June 2018
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin was introduced to his new city
'Jason Botterill wasn’t asked the question, but he wanted to have a chance to answer it, “He doesn’t need to be the savior. We’re excited about our young players like Jack, Sam, Ristolainen, so he can be part of this group and grow together.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin was introduced to his new city
Dahlin - It's amazing to put on the Sabres jersey
'"It's amazing to put on the Sabres jersey, I've been waiting for that for so long. To be a part of that organization means a lot, I know the city's great, the fans are great and I've heard so many great things about the city."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin – It’s amazing to put on the Sabres jersey
Jensen - It's a slam dunk choice to put Dahlin on the first powerplay
'"It is a slam dunk choice to put [Dahlin] on the first powerplay unit. I would love to see them put together Dahlin and [Rasmus] Ristolainen. Ristolainen was right up there with Drew Doughty, Erik Karlsson and Ryan Suter on the powerplay already."' … [Read more...] about Jensen – It’s a slam dunk choice to put Dahlin on the first powerplay
The Sabres will not qualify Antipin, Wilson and Lehner
'Antipin struggled to pick up Phil Housley’s system and becomes another Tim Murray idea that didn’t work. The Russian defenseman had to learn a new culture and a new language and Botterill said, “To be honest, we were really impressed with Victor and things didn’t go maybe as well as he wanted on the ice, but off the ice, he fit in with our locker-room extremely well and he was … [Read more...] about The Sabres will not qualify Antipin, Wilson and Lehner
The Sabres announce the roster for development camp
'The first session is Wednesday at 2:30 and is open to the public. The whole camp will take place at HarborCenter.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres announce the roster for development camp
Watch: Dahlin formally introduced; ready to hit the ice at Sabres development camp
'“It’s an amazing feeling,” Dahlin said Monday morning. “Just to be able to put on this jersey, it feels amazing. I’ve been waiting for this for so long. So yeah, like finally I’m here.”' … [Read more...] about Watch: Dahlin formally introduced; ready to hit the ice at Sabres development camp
Rasmus Dahlin introduced after joining Sabres
'Fans will be able to get their first look at Dahlin on the ice Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin introduced after joining Sabres
4 Players to Watch at Sabres Development Camp
'Nylander’s sophomore season got off to a rough start following a lower body injury during the Prospects Challenge last summer. He played in 51 games and didn’t register a point during the Amerks’ short lived playoff run.' … [Read more...] about 4 Players to Watch at Sabres Development Camp
Sabres announce development camp roster
'Development camp begins Wednesday at Harborcenter and runs through Saturday. Admittance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The French Connection Tournament will cap off development camp on the final day. The tournament will be a ticketed event.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce development camp roster
Dahlin not worried about high expectations with Sabres
'"A big part of our job now is to [manage] all of these expectations of where Rasmus' career's going. We have help him there. We have to be a part of that development process with him."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin not worried about high expectations with Sabres
Dahlin 'doesn't need to be the savior' for Sabres, GM Botterill says
'"He doesn't need to be the savior," Botterill said during the 18-year-old defenseman's introductory press conference in Buffalo. "It's a situation where we're excited about our young players such as [center] Jack [Eichel], [center] Sam [Reinhart], [defenseman] Rasmus Ristolainen. He can be part of this group and sort of grow together.' … [Read more...] about Dahlin ‘doesn’t need to be the savior’ for Sabres, GM Botterill says
Dahlin has No. 26 jersey unveiled during introductory presser
' "It's an amazing feeling," he said after being introduced to the media at KeyBank Center. "Just to actually put on this jersey with this logo, it's amazing. I've been waiting to do this for so long ... finally, I'm here."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin has No. 26 jersey unveiled during introductory presser
Sabres qualify 6 restricted free agents
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has tendered a qualifying offer to forwards Justin Bailey, Nick Baptiste, Sean Malone, Danny O'Regan, Sam Reinhart and C.J. Smith.' … [Read more...] about Sabres qualify 6 restricted free agents
Sabres will not extend qualifying offers to Antipin, Wilson
'Botterill said the decision not to qualify Wilson was made to avoid arbitration but maintained optimism that a deal with the forward can still be reached. Wilson scored 14 points (6+8) in 49 games with Buffalo last season after being acquired from Detroit on Dec. 4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will not extend qualifying offers to Antipin, Wilson