Archives for May 2019

'"Ralph Krueger, the new head coach of Buffalo, has spent some time with Skinner, extolling the virtues of his program and what they think it's going to be," McKenzie said. "Buffalo certainly wants him back and Skinner would like to come back, but they just have to [iron out the details] to the point where both sides are happy. It's very close, but it's not done, and until it's … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres, Jeff Skinner ‘very close’ on new contract as talks continue

'The Sabres have a short- and long-term need at center. Rasmus Asplund, a second-round pick in 2016, is the only prospect of note in Rochester, and Asplund projects as more of a bottom-six player. Buffalo doesn't have a proven second-line center, Johan Larsson is a pending restricted free agent and Casey Mittelstadt is still developing.' … [Read more...] about Jack Hughes, Sabres’ need at center among combine storylines to monitor

'Buffalo presents a unique venue for the NHL given the space available at KeyBank Center and Harborcenter, a remarkable improvement from the Toronto Congress Centre, which hosted the event prior to 2015. KeyBank and Harborcenter have hosted a number of events in recent years, including the Frozen Four and IIHF World Junior Championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, NHL have interest in keeping scouting combine in Buffalo

'The Sabres, meanwhile, thought they had made a solid 5-for-1 deal, getting Patrik Berglund, Vladimir Sobotka, Tage Thompson and two draft picks that included a first-rounder. They got out from O'Reilly's $7.5 million bonus payment. And his similar cap hit. It turned out they got fleeced, trading a Selke finalist for pennies on the dollar in a deal that has left Jason … [Read more...] about Trade continues to haunt Sabres as Ryan O’Reilly gets set for Cup final

'Last season was Reinhart's first of the two-year, $7.3 million bridge contract he signed during training camp. It was a show-me deal for the Sabres and a bet-on-me deal for Reinhart. Advantage to the player in Year 1.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sam Reinhart’s sharp play in World Championships is another good sign

'The first major conversation between player and coach looking toward the Buffalo Sabres' 2019-20 season took place this week more than 4,300 miles away.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger thrilled by first meeting with Jack Eichel

'"I have no doubt he’s going to be successful," Shaw, now an assistant coach with the Columbus Blue Jackets, said in a phone interview. "I think one of the best things that he did for our team was, even in that short time frame, to create an identity and a culture. I think looking from the outside at Buffalo, I think that’s something that was missing. ... He’s a great … [Read more...] about How the past has prepared Sabres coach Ralph Krueger for the challenge ahead