'"It's something that obviously is a nice milestone, a nice accomplishment," Okposo said after practice Monday before the team headed to Ottawa for a game Tuesday against the Senators. "I'll probably look back more when I'm done at these things. I'm honestly just happy the game went the way that it did and we were able to get a big team win."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo is happy his 500th point was key goal in Sabres’ victory
Archives for February 18, 2020
Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failure to report to Rochester
'The Sabres announced the suspension in a terse two-sentence tweet and the club said: "There will be no further information or comment at this time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failure to report to Rochester
Sabres could find charged atmosphere in Ottawa after Chris Phillips jersey retirement
'"That's going to be a mental test for us from the pregame skate being normal to a delayed start due to a very well-deserved recognition of Phillips," Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said after practice Monday. "Let us find our proper path to what we need to do."' … [Read more...] about Sabres could find charged atmosphere in Ottawa after Chris Phillips jersey retirement
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin showcasing evolving game, playing better defense
'“I had never done that before in the NHL, so I learned a lot,” Dahlin said after the Sabres prepared for Tuesday’s road game against the Ottawa Senators. “I just refocused and found out some stuff I can improve on. So far, it worked out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin showcasing evolving game, playing better defense
Sabres notes: Carter Hutton, Johan Larsson expected to face Senators
'Following a brutal stretch in which he did not win a game for more than three months, Hutton has won four consecutive starts, compiling a 2.23 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Carter Hutton, Johan Larsson expected to face Senators
Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to Amerks
'Bogosian has a base salary of $6 million this season, which he will not be paid during the suspension. If he stays suspended or his contract is terminated, the Sabres would save about $1.3 million in salary cap space, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to Amerks
Sabres sign Taylor Leier to one-year, two-way contract
'The Amerks signed Leier to an AHL contract in June. Had he been healthy, he almost certainly would’ve inked an NHL deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Taylor Leier to one-year, two-way contract
Tuesday's Ottawa Coverage
Game day: Sabres at Senators (Ottawa Sun) Eichel and the Sabres visit the Senators (AP) Sabres take playoff push on the road against Senators (Field Level Media) Sabres at Senators preview (NHL.com) Game Day Notes: Game #60 - Sens vs. Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to minors
'The chances of the Sabres finding a trade partner were already slim in part because of the value of his contract. Another issue is Bogosian’s lack of playing time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to minors
Miller returning to form with the Sabres
'"It was frustrating, but we had a lot of defensemen that they were trying to figure out pairings and rolls and all of that," Miller said following Monday's practice at KeyBank Center. "It's just not anything that you can really control there. You just have to keep coming to the rink and working hard and doing what you can."' … [Read more...] about Miller returning to form with the Sabres
Sabres suspend Bogosian for failing to report to Rochester
'According to CapFriendly.com, with Bogosian suspended without pay, his cap hit of $5.142 million will not count against the Sabres' salary cap. Bogosian is currently in the final year of a contract and is going to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. He signed his contract while with the Winnipeg Jets during the 2013-14 season, and it carried over to the Sabres when he … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Bogosian for failing to report to Rochester
Sabres sign Taylor Leier to NHL deal
'Leier was acquired last season from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Justin Bailey on Jan. 17, 2019. In 35 games last season with the Amerks, Leier was able to produce 12 goals and amass 11 assists for 23 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Taylor Leier to NHL deal
Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to Rochester
'According to John Wawrow of the Associated Press, Bogosian's agent Darren Farris is aware of the suspension but will not provide further comment at this time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to Rochester
Dahlin feeling benefit of strides in defensive game
'"If you look at his game yesterday, it was outstanding," Krueger said after practice on Monday. "Sadly, that's our main job as coaches. We do speak to you more about the defense than the offense. We hope the offense grows out of that."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin feeling benefit of strides in defensive game
Bogosian suspended due to failure to report to Rochester
'There will be no further information or comment at this time.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian suspended due to failure to report to Rochester