'Can't blame Hutton: "He's been tremendous the last two games for us and kept us in most games lately. Hard to blame him at all for tonight. That's on us, not on him."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
Archives for 2019
Beaulieu traded to Winnipeg
'Sabres general manager Jason Botterill acquired Beaulieu from the Montreal Canadiens before the 2017-18 season in exchange for a third round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft. In 225 career NHL games, Beaulieu has scored seven goals and registered 60 points.' … [Read more...] about Beaulieu traded to Winnipeg
Sabres' Botterill didn't cave to outside pressure and found the trade he wanted
'Beaulieu had to stand in Vancouver and answer the tough questions, not his agent. It also made it more difficult for Botterill to get the value that he would’ve liked to. In the end, Botterill did Beaulieu a favor and just found him a different team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill didn’t cave to outside pressure and found the trade he wanted
Montour! And the Tweetbag!
'It’s also interesting that adding a defenseman immediately leads to the conversation about Rasmus Ristolainen. Winning the Dahlin lottery opened up the conversation about Ristolainen… as we all wondered if he’d be more effective with a little less on his plate. Has that happened? I’m not so sure. Now we’re rolling through the same cycle with the addition of Montour.' … [Read more...] about Montour! And the Tweetbag!
Sabres trade Nathan Beaulieu to Winnipeg for 6th round pick
'Beaulieu has played in 30 games this season for the Buffalo Sabres and has three goals and four assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Nathan Beaulieu to Winnipeg for 6th round pick
Bove: Quiet Monday shouldn't overshadow strong deadline for Sabres
'This season, Beaulieu has been a healthy scratch more than 20 times. Earlier in the year, reports surfaced that the defenseman preferred to be moved to a team where he'd receiver more playing time. With an expiring contract this summer and a crowded blue line, the former first-round pick became expendable, especially after the Sabres added Brandon Montour on Sunday evening.' … [Read more...] about Bove: Quiet Monday shouldn’t overshadow strong deadline for Sabres
Eichel's Two Goals Not Enough
'Buffalo head coach Phil Housley pulled goalie Carter Hutton following the third goal and replaced him with Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Eichel’s Two Goals Not Enough
Sabres trade Nathan Beaulieu to Jets in exchange for 6th round pick
'Beaulieu, who had been a healthy scratch in 22 of the previous 26 games. The defenseman suited up against Florida, Tampa Bay and Washington this past week but had openly discussed his displeasure in playing time earlier in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Nathan Beaulieu to Jets in exchange for 6th round pick
Sabres have quiet deadline day with focus on the present and future of the franchise
'"It's a balance we're always trying to find here. We understand the long-term success of our organization. We have to develop young players within our organization and develop depth. It's also where we have young players in the national hockey league right now and we want to support them as much as possible," said Botterill, who also mentioned the growth of players like Rasmus … [Read more...] about Sabres have quiet deadline day with focus on the present and future of the franchise
Sabres make one small deadline day move
'"We felt like this was move that helped our group right now, but is someone who can grow and someone who can develop into a better NHL player. We see the same thing with Brandon Montour. We see a young player who has established himself in the National Hockey League but there's more of a ceiling there, too."' … [Read more...] about Sabres make one small deadline day move
Maple Leafs score four in second, hold off Sabres
'"I really liked the way we started the game. In the first period we get a big power-play goal, outshoot them 16-6, [had more chances than] them 9-2," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "We talked about expecting a push from them. But it's not really what they did, it's what we didn't do."' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs score four in second, hold off Sabres
Sabres make statement by adding Montour
'"Yeah, that's great. Trade deadlines can always be a bit nerve-racking but [general manager Jason] Botterill has been up front all the time with us," goalie Carter Hutton said. "To make this statement, it shows that we believe in the guys in this room and now we're looking to add pieces to make us better. We've got a young team and we're heading in the right direction."' … [Read more...] about Sabres make statement by adding Montour
Sabres unable to overcome 2nd-period slump in loss to Leafs
'"We had seven or eight minutes of bad hockey where we let them get behind us and that was it," Eichel said. "… They're a good transition team. We all know that. It's something we scouted before the game, so you have to take care of the puck and whenever they get the puck they're looking to go.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to overcome 2nd-period slump in loss to Leafs
Botterill sees promise in Montour growing with young Sabres group
'"It's motivation to help our team right now because you want to get into the playoffs and then you're also looking long-term with this team and this organization," Botterill said Monday afternoon at KeyBank Center. "That's why we felt good about making this move. Because it solidified both things: short-term - helping our team getting into the playoffs - and long-term - … [Read more...] about Botterill sees promise in Montour growing with young Sabres group
Housley on Montour: 'He plays the game we want to play'
'"He plays the game the way we want to play," Housley said. "He's a highly skilled, puck moving defenseman that can join the rush, and that's the way we want to play. It's going to be a great fit for our team."' … [Read more...] about Housley on Montour: ‘He plays the game we want to play’