'Lehner may be the most interesting of the players not traded on Monday, while veterans like Gorges and Pouliot will probably be gone this offseason. Lehner will need a new contract in the offseason, so Botterill can either sign him to a long term-deal or he could trade Lehner's rights to a team looking for a goalie. The 26-year old goaltender currently carries a cap hit of $4 … [Read more...] about Sabres end deadline day making just one trade
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Sabres' Botterill only had one legitimate offer for Evander Kane
'“It was a difficult market for rentals. We had a lot of conversations out there, there certainly was a lot of interest, but I think you saw with the rental market it was more of a difficult market than previous years.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill only had one legitimate offer for Evander Kane
Evander Kane traded to San Jose for conditional 2019 first-round pick, prospect
'This season Kane started the year on an absolute tear but has since cooled down at a startling rate. Since December 22, [26 games] Kane has only seven points [5G, 2A]. In the Sabres' first 35 games Kane had 33 points.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane traded to San Jose for conditional 2019 first-round pick, prospect
Sabres trade Evander Kane to Sharks for a conditional 1st round pick
'The haul, is less than what was expected for Kane (1st round pick, prospect, player & conditional) — considering the returns the Rangers received for Rick Nash and the assets acquired by the Blues and Blackhawks in their respective deals on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Evander Kane to Sharks for a conditional 1st round pick
Botterill discusses deadline day, state of Sabres
'"We certainly had a lot of interest, a lot of discussion with different teams," Botterill said. "The bottom line is we had one legitimate offer for Evander, and that's why we worked off of it with San Jose."' … [Read more...] about Botterill discusses deadline day, state of Sabres
Sabres acquire O'Regan, picks from Sharks
'O'Regan (5'10", 185 lbs., 1/30/1994) has appeared in a career-high 19 NHL games with the Sharks in his second professional season in 2017-18, tallying four assists. In his first professional season with the San Jose Barracuda, he earned the Red Garrett Award as the AHL rookie of the year with a team-high 58 points (23+35) in 63 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire O’Regan, picks from Sharks
Sabres ready to rest, react as off day coincides with NHL trade deadline
'"It's always an interesting day during the year," Pouliot said in KeyBank Center. "There's always something going on. You hear the rumors and stuff, but we'll see.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready to rest, react as off day coincides with NHL trade deadline
Bruins bolster their winning feel by adding Nash, Gionta
'Nash is expected to add scoring on the second line. Gionta, who just returned from the Olympics, will give the Bruins depth.' … [Read more...] about Bruins bolster their winning feel by adding Nash, Gionta
Mike Harrington: Time for the Sabres' GM to make his mark
'Botterill is going to be looking for a big package for Kane and you would think something more than bags of pucks for Benoit Pouliot, Josh Gorges and others.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Time for the Sabres’ GM to make his mark
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Bruins 1
'The Boston Bruins don't lose often. Unless they play the Buffalo Sabres, that is.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Bruins 1
Brian Gionta signs with Boston Bruins
'His one-way, one-year contract will pay him $700,000. The Bruins are currently third in the Eastern Conference and are positioning themselves for a deep playoff run in advance of Monday's trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Brian Gionta signs with Boston Bruins
Sabres beat up Bruins with trade deadline looming
'“I’ll be probably looking at stuff most of the day,” Okposo said following Sunday afternoon’s 4-1 win against the Boston Bruins before 18,522 fans inside KeyBank Center. “It’s an exciting day for the league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat up Bruins with trade deadline looming
Sabres notes: Bruins land Rick Nash, Brian Gionta before trade deadline
'While Nash is three years removed from his last 40-goal season, he has scored 18 times this campaign and had 23 goals a year ago. The Bruins want him to play on the second line, a spot he occupied Sunday beside center David Krejci and Jake DeBrusk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Bruins land Rick Nash, Brian Gionta before trade deadline
Monday's Boston Coverage
New-look Bruins take it on the chin in loss to lowly Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins make statement at deadline, land forward Rick Nash (Boston Globe) Bruins sign former Boston College star Brian Gionta (Boston Globe) By acquiring Rick Nash, the Bruins remade their No. 2 line (Boston Globe) Bruins give struggling Brandon Carlo some down time (Boston Globe) Bruins package Ryan … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Rick Nash’s debut for Boston
'“I’ve been through it before,” Okposo said. “It’s obviously hard to see teammates go. That comes with not having the season that we want. So we just kind of have to sit back and wait and see, and be professional.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Rick Nash’s debut for Boston