'"There's the business side of things we've dealt with a lot in our careers," he said. "You know you have to deal with it and sometimes you just have to separate yourself and make sure you're taking care of your own business so you don't get caught up in stuff. We've done a good job as a leadership group and with management staying focused on what we need to be."' … [Read more...] about Berglund saga appears over as Sabres move on from waived veteran
Archives for December 21, 2018
Sabres Notebook: A second chance at Caps, Hutton rues Panthers' penalty shot goal
'"It was like a heavyweight bout going back and forth and there's lots of stuff we can learn from," goalie Carter Hutton said after practice here Thursday. "They'll make high-risk plays and they're very talented. It's one of those games you have to have fun with because you know they'll get their chances no matter how hard you work. They're built for that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: A second chance at Caps, Hutton rues Panthers’ penalty shot goal
Patrik Berglund clears waivers, Sabres can terminate contract
'In injury news, Housley said winger Jason Pominville, who left the ice woozy Tuesday after teammate Rasmus Ristolainen accidentally flattened him skating to the bench, is day-to-day. Housley did not say if Pominville is in concussion protocol.' … [Read more...] about Patrik Berglund clears waivers, Sabres can terminate contract
Friday's Washington Coverage
Sabres get another shot against Capitals (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Capitals: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream, How to Watch (NBC Sports Washington) Sabres at Capitals preview (NHL.com) Caps See Sabres Again on Friday (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Washington Coverage
Berglund's Buffalo exit leaves Blues concerned, surprised
'“I don’t want to say too much except that I feel for him,” said forward Oskar Sundqvist, a fellow Swede. “He’s a really good friend of mine. I don’t really know what’s going on with him, but hopefully he can snap out of it and come back to play hockey again. ... Whatever happened I’m sorry for that. I’m trying to help him the best way I can.”' … [Read more...] about Berglund’s Buffalo exit leaves Blues concerned, surprised
Sabres’ Berglund clears waivers; contract will be terminated
'Berglund stands to lose the $9.85 million owed him over the final three years of his contract, along with what’s left of the $4.7 million he’s still owed this year. The Sabres benefit by having a $3.85 million annual salary cap hit removed from their books.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Berglund clears waivers; contract will be terminated
Sabres can make best of bad situation with Berglund contract termination
'Having the additional spending room gives the Sabres the ability and flexibility, should they so choose, to go dollar-for-dollar with any other suitor for Skinner’s services. Sure, engaging in a bidding war could lead to potential overpayment, but having additional cap space lessens the immediate and likely the long-term cause for concern.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can make best of bad situation with Berglund contract termination
Sabres' Eichel said Berglund has not been a distraction
'This is the first time that young captain Jack Eichel has had to deal with something like this and he said he and the players in the room can’t be focusing on it, “It’s not really in our hands. There are other people in our organization that are dealing with the situation, so in terms of the focus of the guys in the room, it’s on the task at hand which is our game tomorrow … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel said Berglund has not been a distraction
Reinhart carries point streak into rematch with Capitals
'"I'm just continuing to do the same things," Reinhart said. "I'm obviously playing with some good players and we're having some success. Our team needs us to be on the score sheet, so we'll try to continue that."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart carries point streak into rematch with Capitals