'The former seventh-round draft pick will be paid $2.85 million and $3.25 million in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons, respectively. Olofsson, who was paid a salary of $792,500 last season, will still be a restricted free agent at the conclusion of the contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, winger Victor Olofsson avoid arbitration with two-year contract
Archives for October 30, 2020
Sabres' Sam Reinhart 'comfortable' playing on another short-term contract
'“I think I’ve done a lot that I want to be recognized for and be here long-term, for sure,” added Reinhart. “There’s no question about it. Do I think I’ve proven everything? No, absolutely not. I don’t think anyone can say that with the level or lack of success we’ve really had as a team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart ‘comfortable’ playing on another short-term contract
Column: Linus Ullmark is a project Sabres are ready to take on
'"The more experience you get, the easier everything else gets," he said. "I've only played my second (full) season now with the Sabres after last year. I'm fairly new to this NHL hockey. For every game that goes by, it's not going to be easier but some things are going to fall into place, both mentally and physically, how to read the game and act in the game."' … [Read more...] about Column: Linus Ullmark is a project Sabres are ready to take on
Sabres re-sign Victor Olofsson to two-year contract
'The Sabres now have $3,495,833 of projected salary cap space, according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Victor Olofsson to two-year contract
Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark motivated to prove doubters wrong
'“It’s always a time to prove myself,” Ullmark said. “It doesn’t matter if I’m on a one-, two-, three-, or a long-time deal. It doesn’t take away the things that I need to do every day to better prove myself as being a starting goaltender in this league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark motivated to prove doubters wrong
Sabres sign Victor Olofsson to 2-year, $6.1 million contract
'Olofsson was a restricted free agent and coming off a season in which he finished seventh in the Calder Cup vote for rookie of the year honors. He was selected to the NHL’s All-Rookie team and had a chance to finish higher in the Calder voting if not for missing 15 games with a lower body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Victor Olofsson to 2-year, $6.1 million contract
Sabres re-sign Olofsson to two-year, $6.1 million contract
'Olofsson put up an impressive first full season in the National Hockey League with 42 points (20+22) in 54 games played, and finished fourth in league scoring among rookies. He was named the NHL Rookie of the Month for both the months of October and December, but suffered a significant ankle injury on Jan. 2 that forced him to miss 15 games. If the season had been played to … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Olofsson to two-year, $6.1 million contract
Reinhart comfortable playing on short-term deal again
'Over the course of the past two seasons, Reinhart has been very productive with 44 goals and 71 assists for 125 points in a full 151 games played. That production was plenty good enough to earn Reinhart a new long-term contract with the team and a nice pay day to boot.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart comfortable playing on short-term deal again
Cozens, Quinn invited to Canada's World Juniors camp
'Canada's training camp roster will see two Buffalo Sabres prospects heading to Red Deer, Alberta to compete for the chance to be part of the final 23-man roster for the annual tournament. Those two players are Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Cozens, Quinn invited to Canada’s World Juniors camp
Sabres and Olofsson avoid arbitration, sign forward to two-year deal
'Despite missing 15 games because of an injury, Olofsson earned a spot on the league's all-rookie team. Before his injury, he led all NHL rookies with 16 goals and 35 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Olofsson avoid arbitration, sign forward to two-year deal
"Do I think I've proven everything? No absolutely not", Reinhart ready to get back to work after re-signing with Sabres
'"I think I felt fresher that much more each game with those added minutes," he said. "I was able to stay fresh on a consistent level. I was really happy with that."' … [Read more...] about “Do I think I’ve proven everything? No absolutely not”, Reinhart ready to get back to work after re-signing with Sabres
"To prove every doubter wrong is one of the most satisfying things as a goaltender", Ullmark ready to take game to the next level
'"It's always time to prove myself as a starting goaltender in this league. My contract does not take anything away from that," Ullmark said. "To prove every doubter wrong is one of the most satisfying things as a goaltender aside from saving every shot. It's gonna be a goal to take my game to the next level and prove myself."' … [Read more...] about “To prove every doubter wrong is one of the most satisfying things as a goaltender”, Ullmark ready to take game to the next level
Sabres sign Victor Olofsson to two-year contract
'In addition to his 20 goals, Olofsson also had 22 assists and totaled 42 points in the 2019-20 season with the Sabres. He became the first player in NHL history to score his first seven carer goals on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Victor Olofsson to two-year contract
Linus Ullmark is ready to prove the doubters wrong
'“Experience, first of all. The more experience you get, the easier everything else gets,” Ullmark said to reporters on Zoom on Thursday. “I’ve only played my second season with the Sabres, I’m fairly new to this NHL hockey, so with every game that goes by, not to say it’s certainly easier, but some things are going to fall into place both mentally and physically, and how to … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark is ready to prove the doubters wrong
Sabres sign forward Victor Olofsson to a two-year deal
'In his 60 games played for the team, he has 22 goals and 24 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Victor Olofsson to a two-year deal