'"Last year they showed in the beginning of the year how capable they are of playing good hockey," he said. "You've just got to keep it at a good level throughout most of the season, through all these highs and lows. Try to keep everyone positive and keep everyone moving forward even though you have rough patches and everything.' … [Read more...] about Johansson brings playoff experience, consistency to Sabres
Archives for July 2019
Sabres aiming for turnaround under new coach Krueger
'"Talking to Ralph, what our group is and what we're trying to eventually create here is having more balanced scoring throughout our four lines here," Botterill said, "and that's still something that we'll continue to look at and to see if we can continue to add to that group."' … [Read more...] about Sabres aiming for turnaround under new coach Krueger
Talks with Krueger helped bring Johansson to Buffalo
'"I think talking to Ralph and Jason, I like what Buffalo's got going," Johansson said. "Talking to Ralph, he's got some really good ideas on how to play, and it's a really young and exciting team. I'm looking forward to it and once it came down to it, I was really happy I ended up going to Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Talks with Krueger helped bring Johansson to Buffalo
Possible trade targets for the Sabres after signing Marcus Johansson
'That could depend on the role the Sabres envision for Johansson. While he began his career as a center, Johansson hasn't taken more than 74 faceoffs in any of the past three seasons, which likely means Botterill is in the market for a second-line center or top-six right wing.' … [Read more...] about Possible trade targets for the Sabres after signing Marcus Johansson
Sabres are finally starting to get with the times
'By acquiring Colin Miller and Marcus Johansson, the Sabres are bringing in guys who not only have the intangibles and the winning pedigree, but they are also the guys who make up the modern day NHL. They won’t blow you away on the stat sheet, but they’re smart, fast and they drive possession. Boston likely wouldn’t have made the Final this season without adding Johansson and … [Read more...] about Sabres are finally starting to get with the times
Sabres address need for depth scoring, sign Marcus Johansson to two-year contract
'The question is how the Sabres plan to use Johansson. The former first-round draft pick could potentially fill the team's need for a center, however, he has not taken more than 74 faceoffs in a season since 2015-16 with the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres address need for depth scoring, sign Marcus Johansson to two-year contract
How Ralph Krueger's time in English soccer could help Sabres
'There are parallels between Southampton and Buffalo. The two have similar populations — Buffalo had approximately 8,000 more people, according to the most recent census — and both have passionate fans.' … [Read more...] about How Ralph Krueger’s time in English soccer could help Sabres
Sabres need to find lots of answers before they can make a playoff push
'Who might the Sabres be better than in the East right now? Maybe Detroit and Ottawa. That's about it. You see the dilemma.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to find lots of answers before they can make a playoff push
Signing Marcus Johansson gives Sabres scoring, playoff experience
'The Swede can also play center. The Sabres, of course, need someone to pivot the second line.' … [Read more...] about Signing Marcus Johansson gives Sabres scoring, playoff experience
Marcus Johansson signs two-year deal with Buffalo Sabres
'PuckPedia.com, which was among the first websites to report the Johansson signing, also noted that the deal includes a 10-team “no-trade” list, the Sabres therefore eligible to move him to 20 other NHL teams if they find the fit not to their liking.' … [Read more...] about Marcus Johansson signs two-year deal with Buffalo Sabres
Sabres sign former Bruins winger Marcus Johansson
'There was talk Johansson’s postseason performance had priced him out of the Bruins range, with some speculation he might eclipse the $5 million per season mark. Instead, he gets a reasonable deal with one of the Bruins division rivals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign former Bruins winger Marcus Johansson
Sabres sign F Johansson to 2-year deal
'Buffalo announced Johansson’s deal on Saturday. The average annual value is $4.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign F Johansson to 2-year deal
NHL free agency news: Sabres sign Marcus Johansson to 2-year deal
'Johansson tallied 11 points in this year's postseason and notched a game-winner for the Bruins, but Boston ultimately fell to St. Louis in seven games in the Stanley Cup final.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency news: Sabres sign Marcus Johansson to 2-year deal
Sabres add scoring mojo, sign Johansson to two-year, $9-million deal
'Landing a secondary scorer had to be a priority for the Sabres, who scored 226 goals last season, the second-fewest in the Eastern Conference. Johansson fits the bill. And if he can find chemistry alongside Casey Mittelstadt, for whom Buffalo has second-line center hopes, Johansson will help the Sabres have a top-six that can rely on output from more than Jack Eichel and Jeff … [Read more...] about Sabres add scoring mojo, sign Johansson to two-year, $9-million deal
Sabres sign Marcus Johansson to two-year deal
'The 6' 1" and 205-pound forward has primarily played on the wing over the span of his career, but he did start his career playing at center. Johansson will be a potential option for the Sabres down the middle to go along with Jack Eichel and Casey Mittelstadt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Marcus Johansson to two-year deal