'I love this move for the Sabres and general manager Jason Botterill. Despite improved play on the blue line this year, the Sabres have been inconsistent and looking to get younger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike gold with deal for Brandon Montour
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Sabres Acquire Anaheim Defenseman Brandon Montour
'Montour has five goals and 25 points with the Ducks this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Acquire Anaheim Defenseman Brandon Montour
Sabres add D-man day before deadline
'Montour has a very palatable contract. He's signed for just over $3.5 million for next season and will be a restricted free agent after that, meaning he could be a long term solution in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add D-man day before deadline
Sabres acquire Montour from Ducks
'The Brantford, Ontario native was named USHL Defenseman of the Year in 2014 before being selected by Anaheim in the second round (55th overall) of the 2014 NHL Draft. Montour was named to the 2014-15 Hockey East All-Rookie Team during his only season at the University of Massachusetts before turning pro. He earned consecutive AHL All-Star Game appearances in 2016 and 2017 and … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Montour from Ducks
Sabres add 'young, offensive-minded' defenseman in Montour
'The addition of Montour gives the Sabres eight healthy defensemen on the NHL roster, with a ninth on injured reserve in Marco Scandella. Montour is one of four right shots in that group, along with Zach Bogosian, Casey Nelson and Rasmus Ristolainen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add ‘young, offensive-minded’ defenseman in Montour
Sabres sign Wilcox to 1-year contract
'Wilcox (6'0", 189 lbs., 11/26/1992) has posted a 9-7-3 record in 21 games for the Americans this season. Through two seasons with Rochester, the South St. Paul, Minnesota native has appeared in 50 games, logging a 21-14-10 record. He made his NHL debut in the 2017-18 season with Buffalo, stopping all 14 shots he faced in a relief appearance on April 7, 2018 against the Florida … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Wilcox to 1-year contract
Sabres, Jeff Skinner avoid disaster, pull away for win over defending Cup champs
'"We know what we’re capable of, but at the same time any team in this league is capable of having a performance like that," said Reinhart, who had the Sabres' first hat trick on home ice since Dec. 2017. "We’re just trying to be more consistent. Learn how to do that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Jeff Skinner avoid disaster, pull away for win over defending Cup champs
Mike Harrington: Skinner scare should remind Sabres to live more in the present
'"There's a lot of things going through your mind," he said. "At first, kind of just wondering what's wrong with it. Once you get past that initial stage and you get back here, there's a pretty open line of communication going on. They're kind of explaining what's going on, what they're seeing when they're testing stuff out. The tests went pretty well and I was able to come … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Skinner scare should remind Sabres to live more in the present
Sabres Notebook: 'No surprise' Sam Reinhart nets hat trick in win
'"Anytime time you can do it at home, it’s that much more special," Reinhart said of the hat trick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: ‘No surprise’ Sam Reinhart nets hat trick in win
The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Capitals 2
'Sam Reinhart had a hat trick, including the Sabres' fourth of the game and an empty-netter, and Dahlin's eighth of the season made it 3-1 with 31 seconds left in the second period. Carter Hutton made 31 saves, and the Sabres had 38 shots on goal.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 5, Capitals 2
Inside the Sabres: Amerks bracing for unpredictable trade deadline
'His remaining trade chips could include three first-round picks in this year's draft – only one is currently tradable since the others are conditional – and a few Amerks. In theory, players such as defensemen Brendan Guhle and Will Borgen, both drafted by former GM Tim Murray in 2015, could be more likely to move than Botterill's draft picks or acquisitions.' … [Read more...] about Inside the Sabres: Amerks bracing for unpredictable trade deadline
Jeff Skinner’s return helps boost Sabres in win over Capitals
'“You see him kind of walking around periods, I’m sure that was huge for the morale and I’m sure it relaxed the crowd a little bit,” said Sabres winger Sam Reinhart, who recorded his third career hat trick.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s return helps boost Sabres in win over Capitals
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart enjoys first hat trick in Buffalo
'“He’s finally getting rewarded,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “How many pucks did he tip on the power play that haven’t gone in? Finally he gets one. He’s in the right position. He’s very, very good down there in front of the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart enjoys first hat trick in Buffalo
Sunday's Washington Coverage
Capitals cap trip with loss at Buffalo, and Todd Reirden is not happy about it (Washington Post) Caps can't complete season sweep, fall to Sabres 5-2 (NBC Sports Washington) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Caps Fall to Sabres, 5-2 (WashingtonCaps.com) Postgame notebook: Sabres 5, Caps 2 (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage
Reinhart’s hat trick leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Capitals
'“I just like the urgency and the desperation in our game right now,” coach Phil Housley said. “It’s good to see that we could string another game of 60 minutes of just hard work.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s hat trick leads Sabres to 5-2 win over Capitals