‘Berglund’s play improved some as a winger on the team’s fourth line, but he was scratched again for wins earlier this month over Los Angeles and Arizona and apparently decided in stunning fashion that his days in Buffalo were done by no-showing practice and the team flight.’
Archives for December 20, 2018
Sabres GM Jason Botterill talks Skinner, Dahlin, Eichel and more
‘We still believe a big part of our push in the second half can come from our younger players developing and what our fans haven’t seen yet in players we can bring up from Rochester that can contribute. It’s tough to put a player from the AHL into the lineup in Buffalo and think they will be a go-to player but the fact is that we have, especially at forward, a few players that can give our team a spark and not have to be a go-to player. It’s something we’re very excited about.’
Sabres waive Patrik Berglund with intent of terminating contract
‘During the preseason, Sabres captain Jack Eichel called Berglund “The Godfather.” The Swede then started the season as the Sabres’ No. 2 center.’
Sabres place suspended Berglund on unconditional waivers
‘Berglund’s agent, Peter Wallen, has not responded to several messages seeking comment.’
Patrik Berglund walks away from $12.5 million as his rocky Buffalo Sabres tenure ends
‘The day before the trade, Berglund’s full no-trade protection on his contract expired and became a modified no-trade clause, which would have allowed him to submit a list of teams to which he would not accept a trade. However, Berglund didn’t immediately submit his list to the club, and the Blues jumped on the opportunity to include him in their package to Buffalo.’
Sabres to terminate forward Patrik Berglund’s contract after suspension
‘The 30-year-old Swede, a three-time 20-goal scorer with the Blues, was expected to provide offensive punch but has contributed little to the Sabres’ revitalization this season.’
Berglund placed on unconditional waivers
‘Andy Strickland from FOX Sports Midwest reported on Tuesday that trade interest surrounding Berglund was picking up, but with the NHL’s holiday roster freeze set to take place at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, that might have had some influence with this decision.’
Dreger: There’s ‘mutual interest’ between Skinner and the Sabres to get an extension done
‘”The agreement prior to the start of the year was that they’d allow Jeff Skinner to get comfortable to the Buffalo Sabres, and the Sabres would get comfortable with Jeff Skinner. Well obviously, they’re comfortable with each other,” Dreger said. “This guy is scoring at a torrid pace with 25 goals right now. He’s always been a high chance guy. We could see that when he was with the Carolina Hurricanes. Perhaps the difference now is the quality of the chances, and that helps when you’re playing with a superstar like Jack Eichel who has really elevated his game.”‘
Sabres waive Patrik Berglund with intent to terminate contract
‘If the Sabres can in fact terminate Berglund’s contract like they intend to, this is a huge win for GM Jason Botterill. Like many, I thought adding Berglund in the offseason would provide the Sabres with some desperately needed depth and secondary scoring. But it clearly never worked out and I’m sure both sides were frustrated.’
Sabres place Patrik Berglund on waivers
‘Berglund came to Buffalo from St. Louis in exchange for Ryan O’Reilly this past summer.’