'Each addresses a specific need for the Sabres; however, they now have a surplus at left wing and right-shot defense. Botterill is likely to trade from the latter to add talent at right wing or center, but who is the most likely to go?' … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Sabres’ organizational depth chart
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Sabres sign top pick Dylan Cozens to entry-level contract
'Cozens could miss rookie camp or training camp in September after undergoing successful surgery on his left thumb earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign top pick Dylan Cozens to entry-level contract
Sabres sign Cozens to entry-level contract
'Buffalo's first round pick will compete for a possible roster spot with the Sabres at training camp and into the preseason, but he is eligible to return to Lethbridge for the upcoming season. Cozens will also be eligible to represent Canada at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship this December in the Czech Republic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Cozens to entry-level contract
Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to entry-level contract
'He finished last season tied for 10th among all WHL skaters in points. He also ranked in the top 10 in even-strength assists and even-strength points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Dylan Cozens to entry-level contract
Sabres ink top pick
'Cozens injured his thumb during the Sabres recent development camp and had surgery which will sideline him for 2-3 months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink top pick
Cozens agrees to entry-level contract
'In his second full season with Lethbridge, Cozens also ranked in the top 10 among WHL skaters in even-strength assists (10th, 34) and even-strength points (T-8th, 59). The Whitehorse, Yukon native added eight points (4+4) in seven playoff contests.' … [Read more...] about Cozens agrees to entry-level contract
Defenseman John Gilmour: 'Something special is brewing in Buffalo'
'"It sounded like something special is brewing in Buffalo, and I feel like at this stage in my career, it is something I want to be a part of," Gilmour, who signed a one-year, one-way contract with the Sabres last week, told The Buffalo News in a phone interview Tuesday. "It’s a team I want to make. At the end of the day, based on what they were telling me, I feel like it will … [Read more...] about Defenseman John Gilmour: ‘Something special is brewing in Buffalo’
Johan Larsson returning to Sabres on one-year, $1.55 million contract
'Larsson, 26, will count $1.55 million against the salary cap in 2019-20 after he scored six goals among 14 points with a minus-8 rating in 73 games last season. He joins winger Zemgus Girgensons as the second restricted free agent to sign a qualifying offer this offseason.' … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson returning to Sabres on one-year, $1.55 million contract
Sabres re-sign Johan Larsson to one-year contract
'The 5-foot-11, 202-pound Larsson, a third-or fourth-liner most of his career, could pivot the Sabres’ fourth trio this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Johan Larsson to one-year contract
F Johan Larsson re-signs with Buffalo Sabres
'Larsson made his NHL debut with Minnesota in 2013, but was traded to Buffalo after just one game with the Wild.' … [Read more...] about F Johan Larsson re-signs with Buffalo Sabres
Larsson signs one-year qualifying offer with Sabres
'Larsson was the only Sabres restricted free agent to not file for arbitration this offseason.' … [Read more...] about Larsson signs one-year qualifying offer with Sabres
Sabres sign Johan Larsson to one-year deal
'The Sabres have signed forward Johan Larsson to a one-year contract with an AAV of $1.55 million. He becomes the third RFA to accept his qualifying offer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Johan Larsson to one-year deal
Sabres sign Larsson to 1-year contract
'Larsson scored six goals and added eight assists this past season in 73 games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Larsson to 1-year contract
Sabres ink Larsson to 1-year deal
'Larsson (5'11", 202 lbs., 7/25/1992) recently completed his seventh NHL season and recorded 14 points (6+8) in 73 games. Larsson, who played one game for the Minnesota Wild before being traded to the Sabres in April 2013, has recorded 79 points (32+47) in 331 career NHL games. Seven of his 32 career goals have been game-winners and the Sabres are 20-7-4 all-time when Larsson … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Larsson to 1-year deal
Former Sabres prospect Justin Bailey happy to land with Canucks
'“Toward the end, it was very difficult with my time in Rochester with the minutes,” Bailey said. “I guess I saw myself as something and, I think, as an organization, they must’ve thought something else.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres prospect Justin Bailey happy to land with Canucks