'General manager Jason Botterill doesn't have to trade O'Reilly but I think he will for reasons that include: salary cap flexibility, changing up the makeup of the locker room and the long term view down the middle of the ice. O'Reilly certainly has value and the Sabres should have a number of suitors for his services. That list could grow even further if the Sabres pick up … [Read more...] about What to do about Ryan O’Reilly?
Archives for 2018
Sabres' Simonick was honored by his peers
'Simonick is loved by any player that I have spoken with and he said the feeling is mutual, “I don’t know if everybody would be crazy enough like me to work 50 years with one organization, but I’ve had great owners, I’ve had great general managers and the big thing is that I tried to get along with everybody, everybody that puts the uniform on, everybody that worked for the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Simonick was honored by his peers
Breaking down the 2018 development camp roster
'The last time Casey Mittelstadt and Alexander Nylander shared the ice, they were playing NHL games for the Sabres. Buffalo's last two first-round picks scored their first NHL goals in the same game, in Tampa on April 6, and both were in the lineup when the Sabres concluded their season the following night.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the 2018 development camp roster
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Just like Botterill with Sabres, Sexton has huge task ahead with Amerks (Buffalo News) Adam Wilcox signs one-year deal with Americans (Buffalo News) Amerks agree to terms with Wilcox (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Rasmus Dahlin on his arrival in Buffalo: 'Finally I'm here'
'"It's been a busy time," Dahlin said. "To finally get on the ice and start developing me and train with the Buffalo Sabres, it couldn't be better. ... I'm just so motivated to win hockey games. I'll bring everything I can to this team. Trying to win hockey games, that's what I think I'm about."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin on his arrival in Buffalo: ‘Finally I’m here’
What's in a number? With Moulson giving way to Dahlin, a history of Sabres who have worn 26
'The Sabres could trade Moulson, especially to a team looking to reach the salary cap floor, and that could be attractive because this is the last year of his five-year, $25-million contract and he's only owed $2 million in salary. If the Sabres can't do that and find another loaner spot for Moulson, he would count $3.975 million against their cap rather than the full $5 … [Read more...] about What’s in a number? With Moulson giving way to Dahlin, a history of Sabres who have worn 26
Dahlin heads Sabres development camp roster jammed with top prospects
'Joining Dahlin in attending his first development camp is fellow defenseman and second-round pick Mattias Samuelsson. The first- and second-rounders also include centers Casey Mittelstadt and Marcus Davidsson and goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (2017), as well as winger Alex Nylander and center Rasmus Asplund (2016).' … [Read more...] about Dahlin heads Sabres development camp roster jammed with top prospects
Sabres will not bring back Antipin, hope to re-sign Wilson as free agent
'The Sabres will not be extending offers to goaltender Robin Lehner, defenseman Victor Antipin and forward Scott Wilson -- but Botterill said the team is simply doing a paper move with Wilson to avoid salary arbitration and intends to work out a deal with him on Sunday, the start of unrestricted free agency.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will not bring back Antipin, hope to re-sign Wilson as free agent
Excitement over NHL arrival hasn’t waned for Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin
'“To be able to be a part of the Buffalo Sabres, why don’t be proud and have the jersey on?” Dahlin said Monday during a news conference inside the KeyBank Center pavilion.' … [Read more...] about Excitement over NHL arrival hasn’t waned for Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres notes: Victor Antipin let go after one season
'“We were really impressed with him,” Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said Monday inside KeyBank Center. “I know things didn’t go maybe as well as he wanted on the ice, but off the ice, he fit in with our locker room really well. He was a player that came over that struggled with the English language, did all the lessons.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Victor Antipin let go after one season
No. 1 pick Dahlin hits the ice upon arriving in Buffalo
'“I don’t actually think that way,” Dahlin said of whether he feels the weight of expectations on his 6-foot-2, 181-pound frame. “I’ll bring everything I can to this team and, yeah, try to win hockey games. That’s what I think about.”' … [Read more...] about No. 1 pick Dahlin hits the ice upon arriving in Buffalo
Sabres won’t issue qualifying offer to defenseman Antipin
'The decision means Antipin will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The 25-year-old Antipin was inconsistent in his lone season with Buffalo after opening his pro career playing in the Kontinental Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t issue qualifying offer to defenseman Antipin
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin was introduced to his new city
'Jason Botterill wasn’t asked the question, but he wanted to have a chance to answer it, “He doesn’t need to be the savior. We’re excited about our young players like Jack, Sam, Ristolainen, so he can be part of this group and grow together.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin was introduced to his new city
Dahlin - It's amazing to put on the Sabres jersey
'"It's amazing to put on the Sabres jersey, I've been waiting for that for so long. To be a part of that organization means a lot, I know the city's great, the fans are great and I've heard so many great things about the city."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin – It’s amazing to put on the Sabres jersey
Jensen - It's a slam dunk choice to put Dahlin on the first powerplay
'"It is a slam dunk choice to put [Dahlin] on the first powerplay unit. I would love to see them put together Dahlin and [Rasmus] Ristolainen. Ristolainen was right up there with Drew Doughty, Erik Karlsson and Ryan Suter on the powerplay already."' … [Read more...] about Jensen – It’s a slam dunk choice to put Dahlin on the first powerplay