'Any hire likely won’t be around to help Adams navigate the April 12 trade deadline. Sources say Adams’ focus is on unloading expiring contracts, not “hockey trades” that will include the swap of significant NHL players. He will be able to add prospects and/or draft picks from playoff contenders in exchange for Taylor Hall, Eric Staal and Brandon Montour. Tobias Rieder and … [Read more...] about Trade deadline the first step in Sabres GM Kevyn Adams’ plan to evaluate roster
Archives for March 2021
Inside the NHL: NCAA bracket announcement could mark start of Sabres coach search
'Leaman seems to be the top college name on the minds of most NHL observers, particularly since he directed Team USA to the gold medal at the World Junior Championships in January with a shutout of Dylan Cozens-led Canada in the gold medal game in Edmonton. He coached Providence to a national championship in 2015, beating Jack Eichel-led Boston University in the championship … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: NCAA bracket announcement could mark start of Sabres coach search
Sabres trade goalie Jonas Johansson to Avalanche
'The Sabres gave Johansson a brief look last week, awarding him three consecutive starts so he could experience a heavy workload. He posted a 3.93 goals-against average and an .864 save percentage in three losses. Those outings apparently convinced the Sabres he was expendable.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade goalie Jonas Johansson to Avalanche
Sunday's Colorado Coverage
Avalanche acquires Swedish goalie Jonas Johansson from Buffalo Sabres (Denver Post) Avalanche Acquires Jonas Johansson (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage
Avalanche land goalie Jonas Johansson in trade with Sabres
'Buffalo also had to wait for goaltender Michael Houser, who was signed Friday, to clear waivers to avoid having to call up a goalie from the minors.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche land goalie Jonas Johansson in trade with Sabres
Sabres trade goaltender Jonas Johansson to Colorado
'Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman had said in the past that Johansson's name was garnering interest around the NHL, and he brought his name back up again on Friday. Friedman specifically mentioned the Colorado Avalanche as a team that had looked into his services before.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade goaltender Jonas Johansson to Colorado
Buffalo Sabres trade goalie Jonas Johansson to Colorado Avalanche for 2021 sixth-round pick
'Johansson, 25, has played in seven games with the Sabres this season with a 0-5-1 record, along with a 3.79 goals against average and .884 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade goalie Jonas Johansson to Colorado Avalanche for 2021 sixth-round pick
Sabres trade goalie Johansson to Colorado for 2021 sixth round pick
'Ahead of this season, Johansson played the majority of his games with the Sabres' American Hockey League affiliate, the Rochester Americans, and compiled a 25-11-4 record and a .908 save percentage in his AHL career. He was selected to the league's All-Star game in the 2019-2020 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade goalie Johansson to Colorado for 2021 sixth round pick
Sabres acquire 6th-round pick in trade with Avalanche
'"I'd like to thank Jonas for his contributions to the Sabres organization over the last seven years," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "He has worked hard to develop into the professional he is and I wish him all the best in the future."' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 6th-round pick in trade with Avalanche
Sabres' game Saturday postponed as 4 more Bruins enter Covid-19 protocols
'The news of the latest postponement was alarming to Granato and his players, as this is the Sabres’ second encounter with the virus this season. Nine players entered the protocols following a two-game series against the New Jersey Devils on Jan. 30-31. Former coach Ralph Krueger tested positive for Covid-19 and most Sabres on the list also tested positive. This led to the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ game Saturday postponed as 4 more Bruins enter Covid-19 protocols
Sources: Sabres on the verge of trading goalie Jonas Johansson
'Sources say the completion of a trade was delayed because the Sabres were waiting to hear how they will be impacted by the news that their opponent Thursday, the Boston Bruins, had four players added to the NHL's Covid protocol list Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sources: Sabres on the verge of trading goalie Jonas Johansson
Charlie Mendola is latest departure from Sabres' hockey operations department
'This creates another vacancy in the Sabres’ hockey operations department, which was gutted by 22 firings in June, including General Manager Jason Botterill.' … [Read more...] about Charlie Mendola is latest departure from Sabres’ hockey operations department
Sabres worried about latest COVID-19 problems: ‘Definitely some nerves’
'“I don’t see how it’s really much of a different situation that what happened with New Jersey,” said Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month. “So there is definitely some nerves in the room. Like, we don’t want to get shut down again. That was not fun to have to quarantine and go through. I mean, we’re just hoping that it didn’t transmit to any … [Read more...] about Sabres worried about latest COVID-19 problems: ‘Definitely some nerves’
Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens practices, nearing return to lineup
'“I mean, the way I went into the board from that distance, it’s a dangerous hit. I mean, it’s unnecessary and it’s dangerous, but at the same time, he’s just finishing his check.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Dylan Cozens practices, nearing return to lineup
Sabres reportedly close to trading goalie Jonas Johansson
'But the Sabres’ uncertain status has held up the deal, according to The News. The NHL postponed this afternoon’s game against Boston because four Bruins players who played in Thursday’s 4-1 win here were added to the COVID-19 protocol-related absences list. They have five total players on the list.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reportedly close to trading goalie Jonas Johansson