'"I think they're going in the right direction and I thought that I could be a piece that could ultimately help this team get into the playoffs," Simmonds said. "I'm extremely excited to be here and I can't wait to get started."' … [Read more...] about Simmonds hopes to provide leadership, physicality for Sabres
Archives for February 2020
Sheary looking forward to second stint with Pens
'"I've had the luxury of being on two teams early on in my career that are in completely different scenarios," Sheary said. "With Buffalo, they're a young team that has to learn a lot. They have a ton of skill. They're on the right path. I think when I got here, we were already a contender and just the difference in that was a big learning experience for me in how to handle … [Read more...] about Sheary looking forward to second stint with Pens
Sabres' flurry of deadline moves include adding Wayne Simmonds, Dominik Kahun
'With the Buffalo Sabres six points out of the Atlantic Division's final playoff spot, Botterill swung two trades, including one for a rental, to address the team's need for secondary scoring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ flurry of deadline moves include adding Wayne Simmonds, Dominik Kahun
The Sabres made their pleas on the ice. And GM Jason Botterill listened.
'The talking heads on TSN were baffled about what Botterill was doing Monday but it should have been obvious: He's trying to satisfy the appetite of a starving fan base – and what's probably an edgy ownership – to get this franchise back in the playoffs right now.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres made their pleas on the ice. And GM Jason Botterill listened.
Sabres worked with Zach Bogosian to find 'solution' before his release
'"I’ll just say with the Bogosian move we tried to find a solution," Botterill said. "We tried to work with him on finding a solution. It didn’t materialize. I’m extremely excited that Zach has a new opportunity at an excellent organization in Tampa Bay. But from a timing standpoint, we tried to find a solution with him prior to that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres worked with Zach Bogosian to find ‘solution’ before his release
5 things about new Sabres forward Wayne Simmonds
'From 2013-14 to 2018-19, Simmonds had the second-most power play goals in the league with 74, behind only Alex Ovechkin's 120.' … [Read more...] about 5 things about new Sabres forward Wayne Simmonds
5 things about new Sabres forward Dominik Kahun
'Hard to believe, but according to EliteProspects.com, he had 206 points in 30 games in 2009-10 for the Mannheimer U-16 team in Germany. That was 69 points and 137 assists. Oh, he added 31 points in five playoff games – 12 goals and 19 assists. Kahun would have been 14 during that season.' … [Read more...] about 5 things about new Sabres forward Dominik Kahun
Sabres deal aggressively, trade for Wayne Simmonds, Dominik Kahun
'Of course, the Sabres’ chances of making the playoffs for the first time since 2011 are slim – just 3%, according to sportsclubstats.com. But the experience their youngsters can gain over the next several weeks – Botterill mentioned captain Jack Eichel, winger Sam Reinhart and defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Rasmus Ristolainen – will be important for their development.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal aggressively, trade for Wayne Simmonds, Dominik Kahun
Sabres notes: Jason Botterill happy Zach Bogosian landed with Lightning
'“I’m extremely excited that Zach has a new opportunity in an excellent organization in Tampa Bay,” Botterill said. “From a timing standpoint, we tried to find a solution with him in private.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jason Botterill happy Zach Bogosian landed with Lightning
Tuesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Penguins acquire Patrick Marleau from Sharks, Conor Sheary from Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins re-acquire Cup-winner Conor Sheary from Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins get Conor Sheary back: Feel-good story or actual upgrade? (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire Forwards Conor Sheary And Evan Rodrigues From Buffalo Sabres … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Tuesday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils selloff continues with Wayne Simmonds dealt to Sabres (New York Post) NHL rumors: Devils trade Wayne Simmonds to Sabres | What they got in return (Newark Star Ledger) NJ Devils deal Wayne Simmonds, Sami Vatanen and Louis Domingue at NHL trade deadline (Bergen Record) Devils trade Wayne Simmonds to Sabres for 2021 conditional fifth round pick (SportsNet New … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Botterill is focused on his team's progression heading into the month of March
'"[We're] excited about bringing in a veteran player such as Wayne Simmonds. We've talked a lot about this group playing meaningful games. For Wayne, playing meaningful games in the month of March and April is something that he's very accustomed to. I think you've heard Ralph [Krueger] talk a lot about net-front presence, playing a physical game. I think these are things that … [Read more...] about Botterill is focused on his team’s progression heading into the month of March
Sabres trade Rodrigues, Sheary to Pittsburgh for Dominik Kahun
'The winger is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Rodrigues, Sheary to Pittsburgh for Dominik Kahun
Sabres acquire Wayne Simmonds from the Devils
'TSN's Pierre LeBrun adds to the depth of this trade by saying that the Devils will retain 50% of his current salary, which will add $2.5 million to the Sabres' salary cap. LeBrun also adds that there are no talks of a contract extension in place with Simmonds, but it's certainly a possibility for the pending unrestricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Wayne Simmonds from the Devils
Solid day for Botterill as Sabres manage to buy and sell
'His biggest addition was Dominik Kahun from Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old forward has been a productive NHL player in his first two NHL seasons. With 27 points so far this season and 37 points last year as a rookie, Kahun has some solid numbers for a player still breaking into the NHL [64 points in 132 career games]. Kahun is a restricted free agent in the summer and will surely … [Read more...] about Solid day for Botterill as Sabres manage to buy and sell