Archives for July 2021

'The trade by former general manager Tim Murray was also a move to jump up the draft board in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft, where the Sabres took forward Rasmus Asplund with the 33rd overall pick. Buffalo also sent a second and third round pick with Pysyk to the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Mark Pysyk back to Buffalo

'The trade for New Jersey is likely a salary dump move, especially after the team was able to land prized defensive free agent Dougie Hamilton with a seven-year contract worth $63 million. The Devils also give the Sabres a fifth round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, while the future considerations aspect of the trade likely means New Jersey gets nothing in return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Will Butcher, fifth round pick from New Jersey

'McCabe was a former second round pick (44th overall) of the Sabres in the 2012 NHL Draft out of the University of Wisconsin. After signing his entry-level contract in 2014, McCabe earned a full-time spot on the Sabres roster in the 2015-16 season.' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks sign defenseman Jake McCabe to a four-year contract

'Carter Hutton signed with the Arizona Coyotes, so that leaves Buffalo with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Dustin Tokarski under contract. Neither are likely options for the Sabres when the season starts.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark leaves Buffalo to sign with Bruins

'On top of that, the Wild have a lot of dead money on the books. After buying out Ryan Super and Zach Parise, they have $4.6 million in dead cap money this season, with the total exploding to $12.6 million in 2022-23 and $14.6 million in 2023-24 and 2024-25.' … [Read more...] about Wild reportedly backing out of Jack Eichel trade talks

'For weeks, teams have called Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams about Eichel's services and gauging potential interest for a potential trade to acquire the star center. However, the asking price has been regarded as astronomically high, with Buffalo looking to acquire four assets that are the equivalent of first round picks.' … [Read more...] about McKenzie: ‘Things are dead quiet’ on Jack Eichel front right now

'Christie has spent the majority of his post-playing career in the ECHL serving as a head coach, most recently with the Jacksonville Icemen for four seasons. The 52-year-old has also spent time as head coach with the Tulsa Oilers, Ontario Reign, Utah Grizzlies and Peoria Rivermen.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres eyeing Jason Christie as assistant coach for Don Granato