'Top prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen needs more seasoning in the minors. The Sabres don’t want to rush the Finn. Veteran Dustin Tokarski proved he can be a capable fill-in while playing 13 games last season. Still, he just made his first NHL appearances in more than five years.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark says goodbye to Buffalo: ‘Sabres fans, I love you guys’
Archives for July 2021
NHL free agency tracker: Sabres sign Vinnie Hinostroza to one-year contract
'Hinostroza, 27, knows Sabres coach Don Granato from their days together with the Chicago Blackhawks. The American offers the Sabres depth and versatility to play up and down the lineup.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency tracker: Sabres sign Vinnie Hinostroza to one-year contract
NHL free agency tracker: Sabres bring back Mark Pysyk on one-year contract
'He gives the Sabres a right-shot defenseman they sorely needed. They lost two righties – Will Borgen and Rasmus Ristolainen – in a three-day span last week.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency tracker: Sabres bring back Mark Pysyk on one-year contract
Sabres acquire Will Butcher, bring back Sean Malone, Brandon Davidson
'The Devils gave Butcher, 26, to the Sabres because they just signed defenseman Dougie Hamilton to an eight-year, $72 million contract, according to reports, and needed to clear salary cap space.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Will Butcher, bring back Sean Malone, Brandon Davidson
NHL free agency tracker: Sabres lose Jake McCabe to Blackhawks
'McCabe makes his offseason home in suburban Chicago.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency tracker: Sabres lose Jake McCabe to Blackhawks
Fans await Eichel trade, Sabres press on with several moves on opening day of free agency
'It wasn’t a banner day for the Buffalo front office, but a productive one nonetheless. The Sabres went a long way toward securing their blue line and now actually have two goalies on the roster - a significant improvement from where we were Wednesday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Fans await Eichel trade, Sabres press on with several moves on opening day of free agency
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Bruins free agency spree brings goalie Linus Ullmark, forward Nick Foligno and others to Boston (Boston Globe) Bruins sign D, three forwards and a goalie in huge free agency haul (Boston Herald) Bruins net big haul in free agency (Boston Herald) Boston Bruins sign goalie Linus Ullmark, making a Tuukka Rask return less likely (report) (Springfield Republican) Linus Ullmark … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Thursday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks sign defenseman Jake McCabe, forward Jujhar Khaira in free agency (Chicago Sun Times) Eau Claire native McCabe signs with Blackhawks (Eau Claire Leader Telegram) Blackhawks agree to terms with Jake McCabe (NBC Sports Chicago) McCabe expects to reach higher level after knee surgery (NBC Sports Chicago) Blackhawks Agree to Terms with Jake McCabe … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Chicago Coverage
Thursday's New Jersey Coverage
New Jersey Devils trade Will Butcher, draft pick to Sabres for future considerations (Bergen Record) Devils Acquire Future Considerations from Buffalo (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage
Rangers’ Chris Drury should not panic in Jack Eichel trade talks
'Until the issue is resolved, until Drury essentially chooses between extending Zibanejad and trading for Eichel, the 2021-22 Rangers are just a fuzzy picture. It all flows from there.' … [Read more...] about Rangers’ Chris Drury should not panic in Jack Eichel trade talks
Golden Knights done shopping, not expected to trade for Jack Eichel
'“We’re not likely to be involved in any other discussions,” McCrimmon said. “We used our money that we had available to us. We’ve addressed the needs that we identified going into this time frame. We’re anxious to get ready for training camp as we move into the next season.”' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights done shopping, not expected to trade for Jack Eichel
Is Vegas the best fit for Eichel?
'I’d love to see him in a different environment. I look at and obviously there’s the physical talent. He’s a guy that can score 35 goals, he can get you 80 points in the National Hockey League. But I don’t see him as a captain of a team and right now, and Craig Button has witnessed the transition of Mike Modano, where it’s a talented player that put up points, he was never … [Read more...] about Is Vegas the best fit for Eichel?
Vinnie Hinostroza is Sabres' first free agent signing
'In 2018, Hinostoza was traded to the Arizona Coyotes. He signed a free agent deal with Florida last October before being traded back to the Blackhawks on April 2.' … [Read more...] about Vinnie Hinostroza is Sabres’ first free agent signing
Sabres sign three players for Rochester
'Signing two-way contracts on Wednesday included Sabres' 2013 sixth round pick Sean Malone, defensemen Brandon Davidson and Jimmy Schuldt. All three got one-year deals worth $750,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three players for Rochester
The Sabres sign two goalies including veteran Craig Anderson
'Anderson spent 10 years with the Ottawa Senators going 202-168-46. Anderson had a 2.84 goals against and .914 save percentage. He also spent three seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, three years with the Florida Panthers and two seasons with the Colorado Avalanche. Last year Anderson was the Washington Capitals taxi squad goalie. He did go 2-1-0 with 2.13 goals against and … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign two goalies including veteran Craig Anderson