'Cozens, a 6-foot-3 center selected seventh overall by the Sabres, was expected to see a specialist Monday after he fell on his left hand during the 3-on-3 French Connection Tournament on Saturday in Harborcenter. He was upended by defenseman Brandon Hickey during his team's first game and immediately took off his glove before leaving for the dressing room.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top draft pick Dylan Cozens to undergo procedure on left thumb
Archives for July 3, 2019
Sabres sign winger C.J. Smith to two-year, $1.4 million deal
'Smith, 24, had 28 goals and 30 assists last season in Rochester, ranking second on the team in goals and points and third in assists. He led the Amerks with a plus-26 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign winger C.J. Smith to two-year, $1.4 million deal
Sabres re-sign Amerks star C.J. Smith to two-year contract
'The 5-foot-10, 184-pound Smith has compiled 45 goals and 102 points in 119 career AHL contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Amerks star C.J. Smith to two-year contract
Season spent in minors special for Sabres goalie Andrew Hammond
'“This past season in a lot of ways got me back to really enjoying hockey again and having fun,” Hammond told the Times Herald by phone Tuesday. “Even with it not being at the NHL level, I think that was important for me.”' … [Read more...] about Season spent in minors special for Sabres goalie Andrew Hammond
Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens to have procedure on thumb
'Cozens, the seventh overall selection last month, hurt his left thumb when defenseman Brandon Hickey hip-checked him during Saturday’s three-on-three tournament inside Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Dylan Cozens to have procedure on thumb
Sabres among teams focused on trade market over free agency
'“But as much as we want players to be part of it, and help us with our immediate needs, there has to be a balance, and there has to be a situation where we’re not making signings that are going to be detrimental to us in the future.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres among teams focused on trade market over free agency
Sabres top pick Dylan Cozens needs thumb ‘procedure’
'The Sabres provided the update Tuesday, a day after Cozens was scheduled to visit a specialist. Cozens will have the procedure Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top pick Dylan Cozens needs thumb ‘procedure’
The Sabres get C.J. Smith back into the fold for two years
'Smith is 24-years-old and is a very intelligent player. He will be one of the younger players pushing in training camp to get on the roster.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres get C.J. Smith back into the fold for two years
Cullen: "You think differently about this lineup if they move Rasmus Ristolainen"
'"If you're going to move Ristolainen, he is the most marketable piece to bring in a top-six forward. I don't think that had to necessarily happen on July 1st, but as you get closer to August and the start of training camp, I would get worried."' … [Read more...] about Cullen: “You think differently about this lineup if they move Rasmus Ristolainen”
Sabres' Cozens will need surgery on his thumb
'The team didn’t announce a timetable for its No. 1 picks recovery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens will need surgery on his thumb
Sabres sign Smith to 2-year deal
'He suited up in 11 games for Buffalo and scored twice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Smith to 2-year deal
Cozens to have surgery on injured thumb
'The 7th overall pick in June’s NHL Draft, Cozens was upended on the blueline by defenseman Brandon Hickey, landed awkwardly on the ice and then promptly skated off.' … [Read more...] about Cozens to have surgery on injured thumb
Pominville return remains a possibility with Sabres
'“How I just said it to him was, if it ever came to a situation where there wasn’t room, we’d certainly follow up with him,” Botterill told reporters on a conference call on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Pominville return remains a possibility with Sabres
Sabres, Smith agree to 2-year contract
'Smith (5'10", 184 lbs., 12/1/1994) recorded 58 points (28+30) in 62 games for the Rochester Americans (AHL) in 2018-19, ranking second on the team in goals and points and third in assists. He also contributed four game-winning goals and led all Amerks skaters with a plus-26 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Smith agree to 2-year contract
Cozens to undergo procedure on thumb
'An update on his estimated recovery time will be provided later this week.' … [Read more...] about Cozens to undergo procedure on thumb