'According to CapFriendly.com, the Sabres' other restricted free agents were projected to receive the following qualifying offers: defensemen Rasmus Dahlin ($874,125), Henri Jokiharju ($874,125) and Casey Fitzgerald ($874,125); and forwards Rasmus Asplund ($874,125) and Casey Mittelstadt ($917,831).' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin, Henri Jokiharju among Sabres RFAs to receive qualifying offer
Archives for July 27, 2021
Sabres' plan for free agency centers around keeping Linus Ullmark, Jake McCabe
'While the Sabres can’t offer Ullmark the opportunity to compete for the Stanley Cup, at least not anytime soon, they have two advantages in negotiations: money and comfort. It’s likely that no contender in the goalie market – specifically Toronto and Pittsburgh – can’t afford to outbid the Sabres for Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ plan for free agency centers around keeping Linus Ullmark, Jake McCabe
Report: Jack Eichel's agents expect trade from Sabres to happen 'in the near future'
'However, a trade did not materialize during draft weekend, raising questions about how much longer Eichel will be part of the Sabres. Though Adams insisted he's not working on a deadline, some suitors may bow out of the Eichel sweepstakes if a deal isn't done by the beginning of free agency Wednesday. After all, teams may choose to use that cap space on a free-agent center … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Eichel’s agents expect trade from Sabres to happen ‘in the near future’
Sabres extend qualifying offers to five players
'DiPietro, 25, missed all of last season battling an undisclosed injury with the Rochester Americans. Meanwhile, Lekkas, 25, spent most of the year in the minors before signing an NHL contract and serving as a backup with the Sabres late in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to five players
Sabres have unique goalie prospect in Team Canada star Devon Levi
'“It was sort of like an underground path where not many people were watching, but I was doing my fair share of work and I made sure when I got my opportunity I would take advantage of it, I’d be ready for it,” he said. “That’s what ended up happening.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres have unique goalie prospect in Team Canada star Devon Levi
Jack Eichel’s agents expect trade from Sabres ‘in the near future’
'As expected, the Sabres’ asking price is rumored to be high, with Buffalo wanting at least four pieces equivalent to first-rounders, according to The Post’s Larry Brooks.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agents expect trade from Sabres ‘in the near future’
Analysis: Sabres back at Square 1 in seeking to trade Eichel
'Eichel represents a cautionary tale for franchises seeking a shortcut to a restart. Eichel was essentially Buffalo’s consolation prize, with then-GM Tim Murray hoping the Sabres would land McDavid before losing the draft lottery to Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Analysis: Sabres back at Square 1 in seeking to trade Eichel
Proposing a blockbuster trade that would help the Leafs and Sabres
'Even on an expensive deal, few teams have the assets to trade for a player like Marner. That’s where Sabres defenceman Rasmus Dahlin comes into play. The former first-overall pick (2018) has shown signs of brilliance in Buffalo, but it’s been rather inconsistent, and the 2020-21 season was particularly ugly. The offensive playmaking and distributing ability is there in spades; … [Read more...] about Proposing a blockbuster trade that would help the Leafs and Sabres
Will Jack Eichel be Moved this Summer?
'By all accounts, according to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, the asking price is “fantastical”. He said the Sabres sought a “futures-type transaction” of multiple picks and prospects. With this year's draft now history, Adams could seek picks in the 2022 and 2023 drafts along with the top prospect selected in this year's draft from any interested clubs.' … [Read more...] about Will Jack Eichel be Moved this Summer?
Sabres extend qualifying offers to five restricted free agents
'Lekkas was signed because of all the injuries the Sabres had in goal. In seven games in Rochester, Lekkas was 1-5-1 with a 4.32 goals-against average and an .863 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to five restricted free agents
Report: Jack Eichel's agents expect a trade 'in the near future'
'Since the injury took place back on March 7, the Sabres have been avoiding any sort of surgery to repair the damage done to Eichel's neck. However, Eichel has made his intentions known with getting a procedure done that has never been performed on a National Hockey League athlete. The Sabres are against proceeding with a surgery such as this.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Eichel’s agents expect a trade ‘in the near future’
Sabres extend qualifying offers to five restricted free agents
'Dahlin, the Sabres first overall pick from 2018, has scored 18 goals and tallied 107 points in 197 games played. Of the listed players, he'll very likely get the biggest contract. Jokiharju and Mittelstadt will also likely get raises if the two sides come to an agreement.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to five restricted free agents
Sabres trying to sign Linus Ullmark as NHL free agency approaches
'“We’ve spent a lot of time with Linus’s agent over this offseason, had regular conversations, we’re gonna continue it. We’re working hard at it and I mean we’ve made it very clear to them that we would like to see Linus as our number one goalie so we’re gonna keep working at it. We’ll see where it gets,” Adams said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to sign Linus Ullmark as NHL free agency approaches
Sabres qualify RFAs Dahlin, Mittelstadt and three others
'Defensemen Rasmus Dahlin, Heri Jokiharju, and Casey Fitzgerald along with forwards Casey Mittelstadt and Rasmus Asplund.' … [Read more...] about Sabres qualify RFAs Dahlin, Mittelstadt and three others
Sabres qualify 5 restricted free agents
'The team did not extend qualifying offers to forward Dawson DiPietro and goaltender Stefanos Lekkas, making them eligible for unrestricted free agency.' … [Read more...] about Sabres qualify 5 restricted free agents