'He had a strong arbitration case when he chose to file earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Evan Rodrigues gets $2 million contract with Sabres
Archives for 2019
Jeff Skinner ready for 'exciting summer' to end, Sabres' season to begin
'"Pretty excited," Skinner beamed inside Steam Whistle Brewing in downtown Toronto. "We got some good players. It’s been an exciting summer. Obviously, starting with the head coach and sort of getting that settled. Then made some pretty good moves in free agency and through trades. Just excited to get going. You get to this point in the summer and things start to ramp up … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner ready for ‘exciting summer’ to end, Sabres’ season to begin
Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues awarded $2 million contract
'Still, Rodrigues struggled at times in 2018-19. He didn’t score until his 16th appearance, his only goal in his first 25 outings. He was a healthy scratch three times early in the campaign. His paltry 5.4 shooting percentage ranked last among regular Sabres forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues awarded $2 million contract
Youth take the ice with the pros
'"Working hard is obviously huge," said Montour. "The amount of kids that are playing hockey, it is a tough career to stick with. The big thing for me is loving the game and enjoying it every day. I think that is huge."' … [Read more...] about Youth take the ice with the pros
Sabres’ Rodrigues lands $2 million deal in arbitration
'Rodrigues was a restricted free agent who set career highs with nine goals, 29 points and 74 games played in his fourth season with Buffalo. Overall, Rodrigues has 21 goals and 62 points in 154 NHL career games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rodrigues lands $2 million deal in arbitration
NHL free agency 2019: Sabres' Evan Rodrigues awarded $2 million contract
'The 25-year-old restricted free-agent winger signed a one-year contract worth $2 million on Thursday, two days after going through an arbitration hearing. An independent arbitrator found a middle ground between Rodrigues' request and Buffalo's offer, which Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported were $2.65 million and $1.5 million, respectively.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency 2019: Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues awarded $2 million contract
Expansion plan: Projecting the Buffalo Sabres’ protection list for the 2021 expansion draft
'Buffalo has more than $5 million in cap wiggle room today, making next summer – when the team has 10 UFAs and three RFAs (in this case, all big-money signings) – extra important. The Sabres won’t have a reason to bring back expensive defenders Zach Bogosian and Marco Scandella with some of the young blueliners they have in the system, especially with both nearing 30. Buffalo … [Read more...] about Expansion plan: Projecting the Buffalo Sabres’ protection list for the 2021 expansion draft
Arbitrator awards $2M contract to Evan Rodrigues
'Rodrigues will be a very affordable contract for the Sabres. He's now the eight highest paid forward on the team. A relative bargain given his role and versatility.' … [Read more...] about Arbitrator awards $2M contract to Evan Rodrigues
Rodrigues Signs 1-Year, $2 Million Deal with Sabres
'Rodrigues's arbitration date was the earliest of all of Buffalo's remaining restricted free agents. He will be eligible for arbitration again next season, as well.' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues Signs 1-Year, $2 Million Deal with Sabres
Rodrigues signs 1-year, $2 million contract after arbitration ruling
'This past season with the team, Rodrigues scored a career high nine goals and 29 points.' … [Read more...] about Rodrigues signs 1-year, $2 million contract after arbitration ruling
Eichel determined to lead Sabres to playoffs, Vesey says
'"Last year was a little bittersweet for him with that good start but he wants to be in the playoffs," Vesey said Thursday at Smashfest, a pingpong tournament in support of concussion and cancer research hosted by former NHL player Dominic Moore. "You might use the word frustration, but he's a competitor, he's the captain of the team, he was drafted second overall and he wants … [Read more...] about Eichel determined to lead Sabres to playoffs, Vesey says
Sabres sign Rodrigues to 1-year contract
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed forward Evan Rodrigues to a one-year contract with an AAV of $2 million. The terms of the contract were based on the ruling of an independent arbitrator.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rodrigues to 1-year contract
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2019 preseason schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres to host New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Boston for prospects challenge
'Hughes, the first overall pick in the most recent NHL draft, and the New Jersey Devils will face Buffalo in the opening game of the Sabres' fifth annual prospects challenge Sept. 6 in Harborcenter. The four-team round-robin tournament — which also includes Pittsburgh and Boston — will be held Sept. 6-9, with each playing three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Boston for prospects challenge
Sabres Mailbag: What are trade options for Rasmus Ristolainen?
'In an ideal world, the Sabres would acquire Ehlers in a trade with Winnipeg, and the Jets are in desperate need of a right-shot defenseman. The 23-year-old has scored at least 21 goals in each of the past three seasons – he had a career-high 29 in 2017-18 – and is under contract for six more years at an average annual value of $6 million. Aside from the Jets being stuck in a … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: What are trade options for Rasmus Ristolainen?