'O'Reilly was polarized in the dressing room as someone who specialized more in faux leadership than actual work at the head of the herd. After O'Reilly said he lost his love for the game, Botterill clearly lost his love for No. 90.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Return shaky, but Sabres GM did strong cap, culture cleanup with big deal
Archives for July 2018
Nomadic childhood helped prepare Sabres’ Tage Thompson for NHL life
'“It’s just a really good fit for me,” Thompson said. “Obviously, they’re a really young team. St. Louis, they rely on more of their veteran guys. I was pigeon-holed in a sense, didn’t really get to play a lot, play the game I like to play.' … [Read more...] about Nomadic childhood helped prepare Sabres’ Tage Thompson for NHL life
Thompson eager for expanded role in Buffalo
'“St. Louis, they rely more on their veteran guys, so I kinda was pigeonholed in a sense, didn’t really get to play a lot, or play the game I like to play,” Thompson said. “So I’m excited to come to a new team, new organization, with some young players that just can go out there, have fun, make mistakes, learn and grow and develop, and help the team win.”' … [Read more...] about Thompson eager for expanded role in Buffalo
Tuesday's Saint Louis Coverage
Former Sabre Ryan O’Reilly finds spark after trade to Blues (Olean Times Herald) Among other things, O'Reilly should help Blues' power play (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Thompson eager for expanded role in Buffalo (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) O’Reilly feels ‘spark’ after Blues acquire him from Sabres (AP) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Newly acquired Thompson eager to settle in with Sabres
'“I feel like I’ve been living out of a suitcase, honestly,” he said. “I really do hope Buffalo’s it.”' … [Read more...] about Newly acquired Thompson eager to settle in with Sabres
Ryan O'Reilly trade grades: Blues, Sabres continue roster shake-ups
'All told, it's a solid haul in exchange for O'Reilly. Botterill could have taken it over the top had he convinced the Blues to include Thomas, Kyrou or Kostin, but the three were evidently the non-starters Armstrong referenced when he said talks fell apart early Sunday before the sides agrees to "add and subtract some pieces that made everyone comfortable in the end." The … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly trade grades: Blues, Sabres continue roster shake-ups
Sabres' Thompson said he'll be given an opportunity with the top six
'Thompson is coming to a younger team in Buffalo. He said that will be an advantage for him, “I’m real excited, I was a little thrown off when I got traded, but just soaked it up last night and I think it’s a really good fit for me. In St. Louis, they rely on their veteran guys, so I was pigeon-holed in a sense where I didn’t get to play a lot or get to play the game I like to … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Thompson said he’ll be given an opportunity with the top six
Botterill: We're very excited to have Carter Hutton as part of our organization
'"We're very excited to have Carter as part of our organization here right now, you look at the situation we are at I think we could talk with people at the draft. We mentioned to the media that this week would be an important week for us to solidify our goaltending situation. you look at Carter's history with some people in our organization, from Jerry Fortune with the college … [Read more...] about Botterill: We’re very excited to have Carter Hutton as part of our organization
Shooters shoot -- and new Sabre Tage Thompson is ready to let it rip
'"We feel like this is a great fit for me and it's going to be exactly what I've been looking for as far as an opportunity to go in and play a lot and produce and help a team win. The organization thinks the same thing," Thompson added. "So it's nice to be on the same page and be given an opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Shooters shoot — and new Sabre Tage Thompson is ready to let it rip
Thompson excited for more responsibility with Sabres
'"The more we sat and thought about it, we feel that it's a great fit for me," Thompson said Monday. "It's going to be exactly what I've been looking for as far as an opportunity to go in and play a lot and produce and help the team win. The organization believes the same things so it's nice to be on the same page."' … [Read more...] about Thompson excited for more responsibility with Sabres
Duffer: After some signings and a big trade, a look at the depth chart
'It's also a good time to reiterate what head coach Phil Housley said on April 9: "What are they willing to change?"' … [Read more...] about Duffer: After some signings and a big trade, a look at the depth chart
Sabres shake up their culture: O'Reilly off to St. Louis for two picks, three players
'"We'll certainly miss Ryan's productivity because he is a top-end player for us," Botterill said on a conference call Sunday night. "But that's why it was key to get NHL players back. ... We felt as a management group at the end of the season we had to change the dynamic. The bottom line was there's a lot of great people in that locker room but when you finish 31st, you have … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up their culture: O’Reilly off to St. Louis for two picks, three players
Five things to know about new Sabres center Patrik Berglund
'Berglund was fourth on the Blues in goals last season but 10th on the team in points due to another poor assist performance. He only had nine helpers in 2017-18, the second time in three seasons his assist total was in the single digits. His best year of the last three came in 2016-17, when he had 11 assists.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about new Sabres center Patrik Berglund
Five things to know about new Sabres winger Vladimir Sobotka
'He agreed to a three-year extension valued at $10.5 million before last season and then played 81 games, by far the most he has played in any NHL season in his career. He had 11 goals, including a stretch of nearly two months between tallies, and 20 assists and was minus-6.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about new Sabres winger Vladimir Sobotka
Five things to know about new Sabres winger Tage Thompson
'Thompson signed an entry-level deal with St. Louis last month after two seasons of college hockey at the University of Connecticut. The former first-round pick in 2016 spent a majority of the season with the Blues, totaling three goals and nine assists in 41 games. He also spent time in the American Hockey League, scoring eight goals and 10 assists in 30 games with the San … [Read more...] about Five things to know about new Sabres winger Tage Thompson