'Kahun, 24, has 10 goals and 17 assists in 50 games played this season. Kahun is a restricted free agent in the summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Dominik Kahun from Penguins
Archives for February 2020
Sabres acquire RW Wayne Simmonds
'The Devils will also retain 50 percent of Simmonds' $5M salary, according to Pierre LeBrun.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire RW Wayne Simmonds
Sabres Add Depth to Their Offense at the Deadline
'“We’re heading on the road here now and when we come back our home schedule is against some of the top teams. It’s going to be a challenge, but I think it’s going to be a challenge for our core players to go through with that. I know Ralph is extremely excited about working with these guys. Ralph has been very pleased at the response from the players and the interactions they … [Read more...] about Sabres Add Depth to Their Offense at the Deadline
Sabres Trade Sheary, Rodrigues to Pittsburgh for Dominik Kahun
'Kahun has 10 goals and 17 assists through 50 games this season. Kahun signed a two-year entry level contact with Chicago in 2018. He appeared in all 82 games with Chicago and finished 7th among all rookies in the NHL in scoring with 13 goals and 37 points. Kahun was traded to the Penguins in June 2019.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade Sheary, Rodrigues to Pittsburgh for Dominik Kahun
Sabres Acquire Wayne Simmonds
'The 5th round pick can turn into a 4th round pick for the Devils if Buffalo makes the playoffs, and Simmonds plays 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Acquire Wayne Simmonds
Botterill uses deadline deals to set up meaningful month of March
'"We've talked a lot about playing meaningful games in the month of March," Botterill said. "I think with some of the moves we made today, we're hopefully setting our team up to better accept that challenge."' … [Read more...] about Botterill uses deadline deals to set up meaningful month of March
Sabres acquire Kahun from Pittsburgh
'Kahun signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the Chicago Blackhawks in summer 2018 and tallied 37 points (13+24) as a rookie last season. He was acquired by Pittsburgh as part of a package that sent defenseman Olli Maatta to Chicago this past summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Kahun from Pittsburgh
Sabres acquire Simmonds from New Jersey
'Simmonds, 31, has tallied 24 points (8+16) while averaging 15:11 in 61 games with the Devils this season. He has five points (3+2) in his last eight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Simmonds from New Jersey
Sabres close gap in playoff race with statement win on eve of trade deadline
'"Gotta win games, gotta win," Okposo said. "This is our playoffs right now. I think everybody in this room knows what we have to do big picture, but as long as we keep taking it one game at a time. It’s fun when you have a game like today, you don’t play your best but you know you need two points and you find a way to get it. Huge testament to all the guys in the room and … [Read more...] about Sabres close gap in playoff race with statement win on eve of trade deadline
One reason Sabres are actually in race is that they're finally getting some saves
'Carter Hutton was in one of the darkest black holes in franchise history with a 12-game losing streak and has suddenly won five of his last six starts. Linus Ullmark had stretches of 7-2-2 and 5-1 to take over the No. 1 job before he got hurt. Then came Sunday, when rookie Jonas Johansson got his first NHL win in a 2-1 nailbiter over Winnipeg in KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about One reason Sabres are actually in race is that they’re finally getting some saves
Kyle Okposo scores twice, delivers strong defensive performance in Sabres win
'"It’s awesome," Zemgus Girgensons, one of Okposo's linemates, said. "He’s been great for us all year, previous years. He’s a role model in the locker room. He’s one of the guys I look up to. It’s great to see him do that. It’s great to play with him."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo scores twice, delivers strong defensive performance in Sabres win
The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Jets 1
'The Sabres (29-25-8) have won five of their last six games to close within six points of the Atlantic Division's third-place Toronto Maple Leafs. Buffalo will now embark on a four-game road trip, which begins Wednesday night in Colorado.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 2, Jets 1
Kyle Okposo’s goals help Sabres beat Jets, surge back into playoff race
'“We made Jason’s job a little more difficult, which that was our goal is,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said after scoring both goals in Sunday’s win. “We like the group that we have in here. We think that we’ve shown some resiliency that’s been missing in the past. It’s shows that we’re turning the page.”' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo’s goals help Sabres beat Jets, surge back into playoff race
Sabres notes: Jonas Johansson dazzles in first NHL win
'“Just sticking to the plan, you’ve got to try to stay relaxed and stay in the moment,” Johansson said of his play during the second period. “That’s just what you’ve got to do and sometimes you have a little luck, too.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Jonas Johansson dazzles in first NHL win
Jimmy Vesey, Sabres’ other UFAs should draw interest at trade deadline
'Vesey, an unrestricted free agent following the season, could be in demand as a rental player as Monday’s trade deadline approaches.' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey, Sabres’ other UFAs should draw interest at trade deadline