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Archives for November 23, 2019

Sabres place John Gilmour on waivers

'With General Manager Jason Botterill unable to make a trade of a defenseman for a badly needed forward, the Sabres had no room for Gilmour. A strong skater who has played just three games at defense this season and was used at forward during Tuesday's loss to Minnesota, Gilmour has no points but could be attractive to other teams looking for some skating and offense for their … [Read more...] about Sabres place John Gilmour on waivers

Buffalo News |

Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo reaching 'another level' in Dubuque

'"I think Erik has been good and then last weekend he took it to another level where he showed he can really close the door and be unbelievable," Dubuque General Manager Kalle Larsson said. "He’s been great. He’s been everything we could have expected. I think he’s been even better early on than I thought. I still expect him to after Christmas really hit his stride and be at … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo reaching ‘another level’ in Dubuque

Buffalo News |

Sabres, Pens heading down familiar paths

'Speaking of Eichel, anyone else feel horrible for the 23-year-old? Eichel, of course, was the Sabres’ second overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft. This floundering Buffalo franchise is all that he’s known in his four and a half years in the league. The Sabres have finished no better than sixth in the Atlantic in that span — despite the best efforts of one of the league’s most … [Read more...] about Sabres, Pens heading down familiar paths

Bradford Era |

Sabres place Gilmour on waivers

'With the Sabres activating defenseman Zach Bogosian from injured reserve on Thursday, the Sabres are in need of a move to create some roster space for the veteran blue liner. Bogosian is finally ready to return to action after undergoing offseason hip surgery and suffering a setback during the summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Gilmour on waivers

WGR-AM |

Dreger: Botterill is 'open to just about anything' to acquire forward help

'"The problem that Botterill and other general managers who are also interested in making trades are having right now is that so many teams have players on long-term [injured reserve] that that gums things up from a cap perspective. Not just from a Buffalo's standpoint. But with a team that you're dealing with, it gets really snarly. I think there are 10, maybe 12 who are in … [Read more...] about Dreger: Botterill is ‘open to just about anything’ to acquire forward help

WGR-AM |