'The Sabres offered Ullmark $1.8 million, while he countered with $4.1 million, Friedman tweeted this morning.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres, Linus Ullmark $2.3 million apart before arbitration hearing
Archives for October 2020
Ex-Amerks coach Chris Taylor joining Lindy Ruff's staff in New Jersey
'Taylor had the Amerks on pace for a third consecutive playoff appearance when the season was halted in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic. He and the Sabres verbally agreed to a contract extension before former General Manager Jason Botterill was fired in June.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Amerks coach Chris Taylor joining Lindy Ruff’s staff in New Jersey
Devils hire former Amerks coach Chris Taylor as assistant
'New Buffalo general manager Kevyn Adams fired Taylor, 48, and his staff June 16, hours after the Sabres axed GM Jason Botterill. Taylor spent three years leading the Amerks, helping the Sabres’ top affiliate reestablish itself as an AHL heavyweight while developing prospects for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Devils hire former Amerks coach Chris Taylor as assistant
Rieder: Decision to sign with Sabres 'a no-brainer'
'"It was really satisfying," Rieder said. "It was kind of a crazy summer last year, waiting until pretty much before training camp, and then signing a tryout contract. It's really good. You're a little bit more relaxed after signing a contract. Now you can just focus on preparing, getting ready for the season."' … [Read more...] about Rieder: Decision to sign with Sabres ‘a no-brainer’
Cody Eakin excited about Sabres, new city: ‘Cold the way I like it’
'“They’ve got to feel capable of doing it,” he said. “They had a great start last season. It just should add that little bit of chip on their shoulder, saying we’ve got some players, we’ve gotten deeper, we’ve got a good core group of guys."' … [Read more...] about Cody Eakin excited about Sabres, new city: ‘Cold the way I like it’
Hamilton Take 2: After signing Hall... What's next for Sabres?
'Many are saying it’s easy, just trade Rasmus Ristolainen and open up $5.4 million. First of all, other teams have scouts and they understand the limitations Ristolainen has, especially in the defensive zone. If he could play on a good team and be on their second or third pair, he’d probably be somewhat better. The other stumbling block in that plan is Ralph Krueger is a huge … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take 2: After signing Hall… What’s next for Sabres?
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres bring back defenseman Casey Nelson on one-year contract (Buffalo News) Sabres re-sign Nelson to 1-year deal (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Cody Eakin, Tobias Rieder aim to help fix Sabres' penalty-killing woes
'Cody Eakin, Tobias Rieder and Matt Irwin, all of whom signed before Hall joined the Sabres on a one-year, $8 million contract, are expected, to varying degrees, help coach Ralph Krueger fix a penalty-killing unit that plummeted from 12th to 30th in the NHL from 2018-19 to 2019-20.' … [Read more...] about Cody Eakin, Tobias Rieder aim to help fix Sabres’ penalty-killing woes
Joining Sabres, Ralph Krueger ‘no-brainer’ for Tobias Rieder
'“It was really satisfying,” Rieder said on a Zoom call Wednesday. “It was kind of a crazy summer last year, waiting until pretty much before training camp, and then signing a tryout contract. It’s really good. You’re a little bit more relaxed after signing a contract. Now you can just focus on preparing, getting ready for the season. It helps a lot.”' … [Read more...] about Joining Sabres, Ralph Krueger ‘no-brainer’ for Tobias Rieder
Sabres see veteran additions as 'important pieces of the puzzle'
'If one thing was clear listening to the three veterans during their introductory sessions with the Buffalo media Wednesday, it was an awareness regarding the roles they were brought in to play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres see veteran additions as ‘important pieces of the puzzle’
How will the Sabres' lines look with Taylor Hall on Jack Eichel's left wing?
'Reinhart's propensity to get to the front of the net, and ability to hold onto pucks down low, would fit well with Eichel and Hall, both of whom can find space in the offensive zone. Reinhart, who was drafted second overall in 2014, has also improved his defense enough to take some pressure off his linemates. He has a track record of capitalizing on scoring chances, totaling … [Read more...] about How will the Sabres’ lines look with Taylor Hall on Jack Eichel’s left wing?
Rick Jeanneret lauds retiring Doc Emrick, but says he plans on returning amid NHL uncertainty
'“I will depend on how it unfolds,” he said. “I can’t say one way or another because I don’t know if there is going to be a season yet. I know they are very optimistic that they are going to get something underway. And that is going to happen preferably in the month of January.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret lauds retiring Doc Emrick, but says he plans on returning amid NHL uncertainty
Sabres hope addition of Hall, Staal helps end nine-season playoff drought
'"I certainly hope that the players and coaches and our staff and the organization are excited, and our fans are excited," Adams said. "But we're in a position right now where we have to go earn it. We have to go get better every day."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope addition of Hall, Staal helps end nine-season playoff drought
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres sign AHL veteran forward Steven Fogarty to one-year contract (Buffalo News) Sabres add forward depth, sign Steven Fogarty to one-year contract (Olean Times Herald) Crown Point native Ryan Jones takes unorthodox journey to AHL's Rochester Americans (Northwest Indiana Times) Sabres sign Steven Fogarty to one-year deal (WKBW-TV) Sabres sign Steven Fogarty to 1-year deal … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Can Sabres coach Ralph Krueger get 'most' out of Taylor Hall again?
'“I think in 2020, a coach like him has the greatest chance of connecting with athletes and really making people better,” said Hall, the 28-year-old who stunned many across the NHL by signing a one-year, $8 million contract with the Sabres. “We talk about hockey and how it’s all statistics and stuff like that, but really it’s a bunch of people, and I feel like he can get the … [Read more...] about Can Sabres coach Ralph Krueger get ‘most’ out of Taylor Hall again?