'Granato coached Caggiula in Chicago.' … [Read more...] about Caggiula remains with the Sabres
Archives for July 2021
Report: Bruins showing interest in Linus Ullmark
'Ullmark does make sense for the Bruins, who have just two rookie goaltenders under contract for the 2021-22 season with Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak set to become unrestricted free agents.' … [Read more...] about Report: Bruins showing interest in Linus Ullmark
Opinion: Sabres continue to have talks with Linus Ullmark
'My No. 1 priority would be Coleman, who is 29-years-old and made $1.8 million this past season. Since the Sabres will need help to get to the cap floor of $60,200,000, I wouldn’t be opposed to overpaying Coleman or Nick Ritchie. If Jack Eichel is traded, the Sabres will be about $24 million away from the cap floor.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres continue to have talks with Linus Ullmark
Report: Sabres asking for Peyton Krebs, Reilly Smith, Nic Hague, and 1st for Eichel
'This may feel like an underwhelming return for Eichel, but Peyton Krebs could make the deal worth it on his own.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres asking for Peyton Krebs, Reilly Smith, Nic Hague, and 1st for Eichel
Sabres re-sign Drake Caggiula to one-year deal
'Buffalo lost a forward in the Sam Reinhart trade, so keeping Caggiula around means one less forward spot to fill for next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Drake Caggiula to one-year deal
Sabres sign Drake Caggiula
'NHL free agency is set to open on Wednesday, but the Sabres have signed forward Drake Caggiula to a one-year deal worth $750,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Drake Caggiula
Sabres sign Caggiula to 1-year deal
'Caggiula, 26, tallied two goals and one assist in 11 games with the Sabres last season after being claimed off waivers from Arizona on April 9. He has 86 points (44+42) in 260 career games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Caggiula to 1-year deal
Rasmus Dahlin, Henri Jokiharju among Sabres RFAs to receive qualifying offer
'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
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