'Earlier today, restricted free-agent forward Zemgus Girgensons re-signed with the Buffalo Sabres on a one-year, $1.6-million dollar deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Elie, McCabe, Rodrigues & Ullmark file for arbitration
Archives for July 2019
Girgensons signs 1-year, $1.6 million deal with Sabres
'Since his breakout season during the 2014-2015 season in which he scored a career high 15-goals and added 15-assists en route to an All-Star appearance, Girgensons has struggled to produce over the last four years combining to score 26 goals.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons signs 1-year, $1.6 million deal with Sabres
Cozens to miss 2-3 months after thumb surgery
'Dylan Cozens thought, based on his skating ability, he might able to make the jump to the NHL. That looks to be on hold to now.' … [Read more...] about Cozens to miss 2-3 months after thumb surgery
Sabres sign Girgensons to 1-year contract
'His 18 even-strength points marked Girgensons' highest total since he recorded a career-high 23 even-strength points in 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Girgensons to 1-year contract
Cozens undergoes successful surgery on thumb
'His expected recovery time is approximately two to three months.' … [Read more...] about Cozens undergoes successful surgery on thumb
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ink four to AHL contracts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Salmon Arm’s Curtis Lazar signs one-year contract with Buffalo Sabres
'“The way that Calgary was trending I really didn’t see myself as a part of the plan so they offered me a contract and I actually refused that,” Lazar said. “It has been very interesting getting pitched by other teams; I had a few options and some teams calling, telling me what they were offering.”' … [Read more...] about Salmon Arm’s Curtis Lazar signs one-year contract with Buffalo Sabres
NHL Star Rasmus Ristolainen €120,000 Fine - Speeding in Luxury Mercedes in the center of Turku
'On May 3, Ristolainen, 24, drove 81 kilometers per hour in the center of Turku on Linnankatu, where the speed limit is 40 km/h. The act happened on Friday afternoon, when there was a lot of vehicle and light traffic in the area. Speeding Ristolainen drove a Mercedes-Benz G500 off-road vehicle.' … [Read more...] about NHL Star Rasmus Ristolainen €120,000 Fine – Speeding in Luxury Mercedes in the center of Turku
Does Rasmus Ristolainen even miss Jussi Salonoja's record? Clearly at the top of the NHL men - here are Finland's biggest speeding penalties
'Ristolainen, 24, played at a speed of 81 kilometers per hour in the 40 km /h area in the center of Turku.' … [Read more...] about Does Rasmus Ristolainen even miss Jussi Salonoja’s record? Clearly at the top of the NHL men – here are Finland’s biggest speeding penalties
Sabres top draft pick Dylan Cozens to undergo procedure on left thumb
'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
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