'Hall is making only $6 million this season, but he'll likely command anywhere between $9 million to $11 million as an unrestricted free agent in July. He may not be interested in signing with Buffalo, and the Sabres would be wise to not invest so much money in three players. Jack Eichel and Jeff Skinner already account for $19 million each season. Sam Reinhart and Brandon … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Will Jason Botterill pursue New Jersey winger Taylor Hall?
Archives for December 5, 2019
Sabres’ Marcus Johansson frustrated by struggles: ‘I know how well I can play’
'“I want to get back to my game, to playing the way I know I can and feel comfortable in that,” he said following Wednesday’s practice inside KeyBank Center. “It feels like it’s been a while since I did that now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson frustrated by struggles: ‘I know how well I can play’
Kyle Okposo accompanies Sabres on road trip
'Okposo, who started practicing Monday, has missed the last nine games. Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said the veteran is day-to-day.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo accompanies Sabres on road trip
Thursday's Calgary Coverage
Flames vs. Sabres GameDay — Five storylines (Calgary Sun) Eichel and the Sabres visit the Flames (AP) Sabres, Flames look to build on momentum (Field Level Media) Sabres at Flames preview (NHL.com) 5 things - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected lineup - Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage
Sabres' Skinner is happy with his place in the lineup
'Fans are convinced that Skinner is furious that he’s not playing on a line with Jack Eichel and is sorry he re-signed in Buffalo. Skinner has 11 goals in 28 games and is on a 32-goal pace. He said with a laugh, “I don’t think I’m really upset. I just want to win games, and everyone here wants to win games, including the coach. He puts out the best lineup that he thinks is … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner is happy with his place in the lineup
Rodrigues returns to practice on Tuesday
'"He looked good today," he said. "Still haven't gotten the feedback from the medical team, but it looked like he was moving quite naturally. I think the prep to get him here has been successful, and we expect that he will be available here on this trip."' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues returns to practice on Tuesday
Krueger: It's about playing within our principles and desired structure
'"The 11 forwards has been interesting too. It's been difficult to match against us because we have a line with [Rasmus] Asplund and [Zemgus] Gigrensons that doesn't have anybody injected in there. Jack will play with them, you'll have [Jeff Skinner] in there, or other players so the opposition's coach has a little bit of trouble reading us. On the road this week, we might … [Read more...] about Krueger: It’s about playing within our principles and desired structure
Scorer's mentality paying off for Eichel
'"... You try and go high and miss the net, you don't give yourself a chance to score or maybe someone else a chance to score. You don't know what's going to happen. Just trying to shoot different places, I think, and knowing that sometimes it doesn't matter how hard you get it off. It's just about surprising the goalie."' … [Read more...] about Scorer’s mentality paying off for Eichel
Sabres assign Dea to Amerks
'Dea is tied for fourth in Amerks scoring with seven goals and 13 points in 18 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Dea to Amerks
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' point streak reaches 11 (Buffalo News) Amerks open homestand with 4-0 win over Marlies (Amerks.com) Luukkonen named ECHL Goaltender of the Month for November (Amerks.com) Marlies fall 4-0 to Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage