'Though the Sabres did not add a premier goal scorer Friday, they addressed the team’s need for strong penalty killers and depth players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres address penalty kill, depth on slow first day of free agency
Archives for October 10, 2020
Column: It's hard to figure Sabres' plan and harder to have any patience
'New GM Kevyn Adams has underwhelmed us in recent days. Three years for Tage Thompson makes no sense. The current dance being done with Dominik Kahun makes no sense. It remains to be seen how much hardball will be played with Victor Olofsson or Sam Reinhart. Three more years of Zemgus Girgensons? And at a $600,000 raise?' … [Read more...] about Column: It’s hard to figure Sabres’ plan and harder to have any patience
Sabres sign three depth players during odd day of free agency
'The uncertainty surrounding the season created an odd opening day of free agency Friday. Many teams are operating on internal budgets far below the cap. Instead of the usual flurry of signings after the market opened, activity was limited. Teams mostly awarded one- and two-year contracts to journeymen for short money.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three depth players during odd day of free agency
Sabres sign Girgensons to three-year contract
'This past season was a nice bounce back year for Girgensons as he scored 12 goals and registered seven assists for 19 points in all 69 games played before the regular season was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His 12 goals are his highest total since his career-year back in his second season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Girgensons to three-year contract
Sabres sign forward Tobias Rieder to one-year deal
'The 27-year-old just came off a season with the Calgary Flames where he scored four goals and registered six assists for 10 points in 55 games. In 10 playoff games with the Flames, Rieder was a solid depth piece for Calgary's run in the Edmonton bubble, scoring three goals and picking up two assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Tobias Rieder to one-year deal
Sabres ink defenseman Matt Irwin to one-year contract
'The left-handed shot defenseman has been around the NHL for some time, spending time with the San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators and Anaheim Ducks over eight seasons. In 359 career games played, Irwin has put up 22 goals and 60 assists for 82 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink defenseman Matt Irwin to one-year contract
Sabres sign defenseman Brandon Davidson to one-year deal
'The 29-year-old defenseman has been primarily a depth defenseman for his entire career in the NHL, amassing 174 games played in parts of six seasons. In stints with the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks, Davidson has scored nine goals and registered 14 assists for 23 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Brandon Davidson to one-year deal
Dreger: Sabres expected to talk to Taylor Hall in free agency
'"Buffalo is on the list of teams that are expected to talk and present to Taylor Hall," Dreger said with Andrew Peters, Craig Rivet and Martin Biron on The Instigators on WGR. "Where Buffalo is on Taylor Hall's list? We will find out probably within the next few hours. That's interesting to me. That doesn't tell me that the Buffalo Sabres are a team here that are just simply … [Read more...] about Dreger: Sabres expected to talk to Taylor Hall in free agency
Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to contract extension
'Girgensons was drafted by the Sabres in 2012 and has played in the NHL since 2013, his best season on the ice coming a year later where he recorded 30 points in 61 games played. Last season he played in 69 games, primarily playing on a line with Johan Larsson and Kyle Okposo, and finished with 12 goals and seven assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to contract extension
Sabres begin free agency period by adding depth to current roster
'The team made a handful of moves to add depth to their current roster, signing Tobias Rieder, Matt Irwin, and Brandon Davidson to one-year deals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin free agency period by adding depth to current roster
Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to three-year contract
'In 69 games played with the Sabres in 2019-20, Girgensons scored 12 goals with seven assists and 19 points, which marked his highest points-per-game total since his career best 30 points in 61 games in 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to three-year contract
Sabres sign Tobias Rieder to one-year contract
'Rieder has been in the NHL for the last six seasons, spending the first four years of his career in Arizona before bouncing from Las Vegas to Edmonton to Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tobias Rieder to one-year contract
Sabres sign defenseman Matt Irwin to one-year deal
'Through his eight year NHL career, Irwin has played for the San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, and most recently the Anaheim Ducks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Matt Irwin to one-year deal
Sabres re-sign Girgensons to 3-year contract
'Girgensons, 26, tallied 12 goals and 19 points in 69 games last season, both of which represented his highest totals since 2014-15. His 11 even-strength goals tied his career high and ranked fourth on the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Girgensons to 3-year contract
Sabres sign Tobias Rieder to 1-year contract
'Rieder, 27, tallied 10 points (4+6) in 55 regular-season games with the Calgary Flames last season. He averaged 1:36 of shorthanded ice time per contest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Tobias Rieder to 1-year contract