'Thanks Tim Murray....your legacy is near wiped out.' … [Read more...] about Social media reacts to Sabres’ trade of Ryan O’Reilly to Blues
Archives for July 2018
As team stays mostly quiet on free agency day, Sabres plug hole in net
'Hutton is 32 and led NHL goalies who played at least 30 games in goals-against average (2.09) and save percentage (.931) while playing 40 games for St. Louis. He was also second in the NHL in 5-on-5 save percentage at .940.' … [Read more...] about As team stays mostly quiet on free agency day, Sabres plug hole in net
Sabres get strong deal on Carter Hutton contract, Wedgewood in goal for Amerks
'Buffalo has signed Hutton at a value price of $8.25 million — a cap hit of $2.75 million per season. Outgoing starter Robin Lehner made $4 million, and there were numerous reports Friday that Hutton's deal would be in the $3 million to $3.5 million range.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get strong deal on Carter Hutton contract, Wedgewood in goal for Amerks
Carter Hutton on Sabres deal: 'They knew I was their guy'
'"He's a heck of a player and the excitement in Buffalo is just huge," Hutton said. "I'm so excited to go to this market. The last few years, they've just been dying for a team to win some games here. I'm excited to come and be a part of that. I think this young kid is going to be a big difference maker, and it's going to be nice having him in front of me."' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton on Sabres deal: ‘They knew I was their guy’
Five things to know about new Sabres goalie Carter Hutton
'No one who played 30 or more games had a better goals against average (2.09) and save percentage (.931) than Hutton last season. Arizona Coyotes goalie Antti Raanta was second in both categories, posting a 2.24 goals against average and .930 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about new Sabres goalie Carter Hutton
Sabres re-sign winger Scott Wilson to two-year deal
'The Sabres did not give Wilson a qualifying offer because they wanted to avoid arbitration with him and instead work out a multi-year deal. They were able to quickly get the job done less than two hours after the free-agent period opened.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign winger Scott Wilson to two-year deal
Sabres GM Jason Botterill: Ryan O’Reilly didn’t need change of scenery
'Any deal involving O’Reilly, 27, figured to be a blockbuster, and the Sabres received five assets in return: forwards Tage Thompson, Patrik Berglund and Vladimir Sobotka and a first-round pick in 2019 and a second-round selection in 2021.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill: Ryan O’Reilly didn’t need change of scenery
Sabres present special opportunity to goalie Carter Hutton
'In his first five full NHL seasons, Hutton had always been labeled the No. 2 goalie. After averaging only 21 appearances over the previous three years, he played 32 games in 2017-18, stealing playing time from Jake Allen and finding a rhythm.' … [Read more...] about Sabres present special opportunity to goalie Carter Hutton
Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly’s price likely going up
'While the Sabres traded for Conor Sheary on Wednesday, they still look thin on the wing. Some speed and scoring to flank their centers would help.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Ryan O’Reilly’s price likely going up
Sabres need to do more after first day of free agency
'The Sabres can only improve from what they did last season in the standings. The process to improving continues throughout the summer, but after the first day, it’s fair to wonder what else is in store.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to do more after first day of free agency
Monday's Saint Louis Coverage
Blues cap wild Sunday by trading for Ryan O'Reilly (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues get O'Reilly to cap whirlwind day of moves (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Gordo: Instead of pining for Tavares, Blues take solid steps (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues acquire O'Reilly from Sabres (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Saint Louis Coverage
Sabres land 3 centers, 2 picks by trading O’Reilly to Blues
'“We’ve always said, if we are going to make any movements on our team, we certainly will look at them because of where we finished in the standings,” Botterill said or a team that finished last for the third time in five years. “But it would have to make sense to make it, to improve our team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres land 3 centers, 2 picks by trading O’Reilly to Blues
Cause for concern with Hutton-Sabres deal
'Congrats to the Sabres for getting the most coveted goalie available on the market this season. But the price and term both seem high for a 32-year-old who has never been able to cement himself as a No. 1.' … [Read more...] about Cause for concern with Hutton-Sabres deal
St. Louis Blues acquire Ryan O'Reilly from Sabres in exchange for picks, players
'Despite his proven success, O'Reilly became expendable because of Buffalo's emerging promising younger duo of centers in Jack Eichel and Casey Mittelstadt. This deal allows the Sabres to flip O'Reilly into some valuable future assets (the picks and Thompson) while avoiding his payout and adding roster players during the rebuild.' … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues acquire Ryan O’Reilly from Sabres in exchange for picks, players
Buffalo Sabres Trade Ryan O'Reilly to St. Louis Blues
'The Sabres, meanwhile, acquired a pair of veteran forwards for their rebuilding team as well as Thompson, St. Louis's top pick in 2016. The 20-year-old winger notched three goals and nine points in 40 games during his first NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Trade Ryan O’Reilly to St. Louis Blues