'“(I) didn’t think it altered the way I played,” he said. “I certainly didn’t go into games thinking about, ‘What if I get a bad shot in the head?’ or anything like that. That just didn’t seem to be part of my makeup at the time.”' … [Read more...] about Flashback: Meet Joe Daley, the maskless Sabres goalie
Archives for October 2020
Sabres and Montour come to terms on one-year contract
'Montour could have been the fourth Sabres player to file for arbitration on Saturday along with forwards Sam Reinhart and Victor Olofsson, as well as goalie Linus Ullmark. However, he has signed a new one-year deal worth $3.85 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Montour come to terms on one-year contract
Report: Sabres sign Eakin to two-year deal
'Standing at 6-foot and 183 pounds, Eakin is a strong two-way presence down the middle who can be a solid third- or fourth-line center. He does not have a high offensive upside, but he can be a solid penalty killer and useful in the defensive end.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres sign Eakin to two-year deal
Sabres bring back Montour on one-year, $3.85M deal
'He also led all Sabres, regardless of position, in plus-minus last season (+13). At 26 years old, this was his final off-season as a restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Montour on one-year, $3.85M deal
Reports: Sabres sign center Cody Eakin through 2022
'Eakin was traded from he Vegas Golden Knights to the Jets before the 2019-20 NHL season was postponed. In 49 games between the two squads, Eakin scored five goals and added ten assists.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres sign center Cody Eakin through 2022
Montour agrees to 1-year contract with Sabres worth $3.85M
'The one-year contract carries a $3.85 million salary.' … [Read more...] about Montour agrees to 1-year contract with Sabres worth $3.85M
Sabres sign Montour to 1-year contract
'Montour, 26, tallied 18 points (5+13) in 54 games last season. Since making his Sabres debut on Feb. 26, 2019, he leads all Sabres defensemen with eight goals and a plus-9 rating. He ranks third amongst team defensemen in points (28) and second in average ice time (20:07) in that time frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Montour to 1-year contract
Sabres address penalty kill, depth on slow first day of free agency
'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
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