'By my calculations, the Sabres are $617,976 under the cap.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres roster to start the season is set
Archives for October 2018
The Sabres claim Remi Elie from Dallas
'Elie was a teammate of Connor McDavid’s in Erie when he had 42 points in 28 games. That season he had 76 points in 63 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres claim Remi Elie from Dallas
Okposo: Our speed up front has 'vastly improved'
'"You get excited. There's nerves and excitement, some anticipation, optimism. You just want to show everybody what you've got, what you did in the summer, how much you've improved as a team. It's a huge opportunity for us," said Okposo on Tuesday morning with Howard Simon and Jeremy White. "With the way that our season went least year, there's no place to go but up. I think we … [Read more...] about Okposo: Our speed up front has ‘vastly improved’
Buffalo Sabres finalize 23-man roster
'Among the players to make the team, Remi Elie, who was claimed off waivers just a few hours prior.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres finalize 23-man roster
Sabres Set Roster To Start 2018 Season
'The Sabres have 13 forwards, including centers Jack Eichel and Casey Mittelstadt. Patrik Berglund, Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson, Sean Malone, Kyle Okposo, Jason Pominville, Sam Reinhart, Evan Rodrigues, Conor Sheary, Jeff Skinner, Vladimir Sobotka, Tage Thompson and Scott Wilson round out the offense. Larsson, Wilson and Malone are currently on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Set Roster To Start 2018 Season
Sabres 2018-2019 Season Preview: Is making the postseason a realistic expectation?
'80-90 points shouldn't be out of the realm of possibility for this team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2018-2019 Season Preview: Is making the postseason a realistic expectation?
Sabres claim Elie off waivers
'Elie (6'1", 215 lbs., 4/16/1995) was drafted by the Stars in the second round (40th overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft and has combined to record 21 points (7+14) in 90 NHL games during the last two seasons. He has also recorded 46 points (16+30) in 121 career AHL contests and added nine points (2+7) in 19 AHL playoff games last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Elie off waivers
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks open new season on Friday with high expectations (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres down to the roster limit at practice – but is it the final 23?
'"It's too early to tell. There's a lot of moving parts right now," Housley said when asked if this 23 was the real 23. "Jason and I are going to have some talks and see where that brings us tomorrow and the next day."' … [Read more...] about Sabres down to the roster limit at practice – but is it the final 23?
Zach Bogosian, Johan Larsson still possibility for Sabres’ season opener
'Meanwhile, Housley hasn’t ruled Bogosian and Larsson, who are both day-to-day with lower-body injuries, out for the opener. Housley said Bogosian skated on his own this morning.' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian, Johan Larsson still possibility for Sabres’ season opener
Sabres trade Nick Baptiste to Predators for Jack Dougherty
'While Baptiste earned regular duty the latter half of last season, he never developed into the scorer the Sabres envisioned when they drafted him in the third round, 69th overall, in 2013.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Nick Baptiste to Predators for Jack Dougherty
Fun-loving Patrik Berglund already one of Sabres’ leaders
'“This game’s about having fun,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said Monday inside KeyBank Center. “He enjoys coming to the rink and having some jabs at guys to try to get them off keel and try to get them on their toes.”' … [Read more...] about Fun-loving Patrik Berglund already one of Sabres’ leaders
Sabres forward Wilson to miss 8-10 weeks with broken ankle
'The Sabres provided the update Monday, a day after Wilson was hurt in practice. Wilson played a dependable checking-line role and had six goals and 14 points in 49 games after the Sabres acquired him in a trade with Detroit in December.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Wilson to miss 8-10 weeks with broken ankle
Sabres send Nick Baptiste to Predators
'Baptiste, 23, appeared in 47 games for Buffalo in his two seasons spent with the big club. He recorded 10 points in those games, with six of those points coming in 2017-18 where he set career-highs in goals (4) and points (6).' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Nick Baptiste to Predators
Sabres assign three skaters to Rochester, lose Wilson to surgery
'Guhle looked overmatched at times in the preseason after having a promising cup of coffee with Buffalo at the end of 2017-18, and Hickey appeared in only two preseason games this fall and did not fit into the crowded depth chart for the Sabres on defense at this point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign three skaters to Rochester, lose Wilson to surgery