'"If you're going to move Ristolainen, he is the most marketable piece to bring in a top-six forward. I don't think that had to necessarily happen on July 1st, but as you get closer to August and the start of training camp, I would get worried."' … [Read more...] about Cullen: “You think differently about this lineup if they move Rasmus Ristolainen”
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Sabres' Cozens will need surgery on his thumb
'The team didn’t announce a timetable for its No. 1 picks recovery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens will need surgery on his thumb
Sabres sign Smith to 2-year deal
'He suited up in 11 games for Buffalo and scored twice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Smith to 2-year deal
Cozens to have surgery on injured thumb
'The 7th overall pick in June’s NHL Draft, Cozens was upended on the blueline by defenseman Brandon Hickey, landed awkwardly on the ice and then promptly skated off.' … [Read more...] about Cozens to have surgery on injured thumb
Pominville return remains a possibility with Sabres
'“How I just said it to him was, if it ever came to a situation where there wasn’t room, we’d certainly follow up with him,” Botterill told reporters on a conference call on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Pominville return remains a possibility with Sabres
Sabres, Smith agree to 2-year contract
'Smith (5'10", 184 lbs., 12/1/1994) recorded 58 points (28+30) in 62 games for the Rochester Americans (AHL) in 2018-19, ranking second on the team in goals and points and third in assists. He also contributed four game-winning goals and led all Amerks skaters with a plus-26 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Smith agree to 2-year contract
Cozens to undergo procedure on thumb
'An update on his estimated recovery time will be provided later this week.' … [Read more...] about Cozens to undergo procedure on thumb
Winger Jimmy Vesey could provide Sabres with scoring help
'Vesey, who is listed at 6 feet, 3 inches and 199 pounds, had 50 goals among 90 points with a minus-37 rating in 240 games during his three seasons in New York. He will count $2.275 million against the salary cap this season and will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.' … [Read more...] about Winger Jimmy Vesey could provide Sabres with scoring help
Curtis Lazar, three other free-agent signings to add 'competition' to Sabres
'Lazar, Gilmour and Hammond signed one-year, one-way contracts worth $700,000, while Dea received a two-year deal under the same terms. Each of the four will need to pass through waivers if the Sabres want to send them to the American Hockey League and would make an NHL salary with the Amerks if they go unclaimed.' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar, three other free-agent signings to add ‘competition’ to Sabres
At this stage in their history, Sabres will struggle to make big splashes
'But they still have too many defensemen, especially on the right side, and not nearly enough offense. There were no right wings to be had in free agency and if they're counting on Alex Nylander or Tage Thompson to play a top-six role come October, good luck to them.' … [Read more...] about At this stage in their history, Sabres will struggle to make big splashes
Sabres not closing the door on Jason Pominville returning
'"How I just said it to him was if it ever came to a situation where there wasn't room, we'd certainly follow up with him," Botterill said. "By the same token, I just asked for the respect that if he was going to move on to another organization, just to give me a heads-up. So we've kept that dialogue going on. Like I said, I have the utmost respect for Jason and have always had … [Read more...] about Sabres not closing the door on Jason Pominville returning
3 years later, Buffalo Sabres land former Harvard star Jimmy Vesey
'"Andrew, you look at his past success in the American Hockey League, but whenever he's gone up to the National Hockey League, he's also had success,'' Botterill said. "We're very excited about our young goaltending in both Luukkonen and Jonas (Johansson), but both of them have had injury issues. We wanted to make sure they weren't in a position where we had to push them into … [Read more...] about 3 years later, Buffalo Sabres land former Harvard star Jimmy Vesey
Sabres acquire Jimmy Vesey from Rangers for draft pick
'The 6-foot-3, 199-pound Vesey can provide scoring and depth, two areas the Sabres need sorely need to address. He could fit nicely in a top-six role.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Jimmy Vesey from Rangers for draft pick
Sabres add depth, sign Andrew Hammond, Curtis Lazar and others
'The Bowling Green product will likely start the upcoming season with the Rochester Americans and serve as a mentor for top Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth, sign Andrew Hammond, Curtis Lazar and others
Jason Pominville could return to Sabres
'“What I just said to him was if it ever came to a situation where there wasn’t room, we’d certainly follow up with him,” Botterill said this afternoon on a conference call, hour after free agency opened. “By the same token, I’d respect if he was going to move on to a different organization, just to gives me a heads up."' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville could return to Sabres