'According to CapFriendly.com, the team had roughly $300,000 in salary cap space before signing Ullmark. His new deal seemingly puts the Sabres just over the cap by $235,000. Buffalo still has the option of taking advantage of a second buyout period, however, General Manager Jason Botterill declined to buy out a player in June. Trades are also a possibility, especially with the … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe and Linus Ullmark agree to contracts with Sabres
Archives for August 4, 2019
Sabres re-sign Jake McCabe to two-year, $5.7 million contract
'McCabe, 25, earned $1.775 million last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jake McCabe to two-year, $5.7 million contract
Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark, go over salary cap
'Forward Vladimir Sobotka, who has one year and $3.5 million left on his contract, would likely be the leading candidate. Sobotka, 32, struggled mightily last season, his first with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark, go over salary cap
Sabres avoid arbitration; reach deals with McCabe, Ullmark
'Though the Sabres avoided the players potentially being awarded more expensive contracts, the deals push Buffalo about $1 million over the $81.5 million salary cap. That puts the team in a position to have to create additional space before the season opens in early October.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration; reach deals with McCabe, Ullmark
The Sabres ink Jake McCabe to a two-year deal
'The cap hit for McCabe is $2.85 million and puts the Sabres over the NHL Salary Cap by just over $500,000. Linus Ullmark’s arbitration award will up that number.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres ink Jake McCabe to a two-year deal
The Sabres sign Linus Ullmark
'Buffalo would save $4 million on this year’s cap buy buying out Zach Bogosian. He would cost them $1,142,857 against the cap this season and $2 million next year. If Botterill would like to buyout Marco Scandella, he’d save $3,166,667 this season and it would only be $833,333 against this season’s cap and $1,583,333 against next year’s cap. Matt Hunwick would be another … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign Linus Ullmark
Sabres sign Jake McCabe to a two-year deal
'McCabe was selected by the Sabres in the second round, 44th overall, of the 2012 NHL Draft. He has appeared in 274 games for the Sabres tallying 14 goals and 47 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jake McCabe to a two-year deal
Linus Ullmark Signs One-Year Extension
'Ullmark played in a career-high 37 games last season as he split time with veteran goalie Carter Hutton. He had a save percentage of .905 and a goals against average of 3.11 over the course of the 2018-19 season.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark Signs One-Year Extension
Inside look at Buffalo Sabres
'"I really respect how hard everybody's been working at getting the players to where they are now," Krueger said. "I'm happy to be stepping into a team that has a foundation, has a basis that I can build on."' … [Read more...] about Inside look at Buffalo Sabres
Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres
'"Talking to Ralph, he's got some really good ideas on how to play, and it's a really young and exciting team," said new forward Marcus Johansson, who signed a two-year contract July 6.' … [Read more...] about Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres
Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres
'"The way he plays, he pushes the pace quite a bit out there," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said. "Versatility, playing center, playing wing, his ability to play a two-way game. There were so many different attributes. ... There's a drive in him, a motivating factor in his work ethic and a knowledge of what he has to work on in his game. That really came across in the … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres key statistics
'Marcus Johansson had 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 58 games last season with the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils, and 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 22 Stanley Cup Playoff games for Boston. The forward, who has played mostly left wing in recent seasons, could shift back to center for the Sabres, where he potentially could skate on the second line with Jeff … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres key statistics
Sabres agree to 2-year deal with McCabe
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Jake McCabe on a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2.85 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to 2-year deal with McCabe
Ullmark agrees to 1-year contract
'Ullmark (6'4", 213 lbs., 7/31/1993) recorded a 15-14-5 record and his first two NHL shutouts in 37 appearances during his first full NHL season in 2018-19. In parts of four seasons with the Sabres, Ullmark has appeared in 63 games, posting a 24-27-7 record with a .910 save percentage and a 2.87 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark agrees to 1-year contract