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Archives for July 1, 2022

Mike Harrington: Re-signing Craig Anderson doesn't remotely mean Sabres are done looking for goaltending help

'You can fully expect the Sabres to sign or trade for another veteran goalie on a one- or two-year deal and put that netminder with Anderson while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen develops some more. Will they go with three goalies in Buffalo? Doubt it. From this view, I would go with Luukkonen, but the fact remains the Sabres feel he needs more development. Especially since he missed the … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Re-signing Craig Anderson doesn’t remotely mean Sabres are done looking for goaltending help

Buffalo News |

Sabres Notebook: Scouting team staying prepared for surprises in Round 1 of draft

'"In any year, and it happened last year, something can change a day or two before the draft and you end up with an extra pick or end up in a slot that you weren't ever anticipating you were going to be picking in," Forton said. "So the last thing you want to do is to be caught off guard and not be prepared to take a pick at a certain range in the first, second or third … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Scouting team staying prepared for surprises in Round 1 of draft

Buffalo News |

After re-signing Craig Anderson, Sabres must acquire more goalies

'“I don’t think there was ever, in my conversations with him, a sense that he was waffling as much,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said Thursday inside KeyBank Center. “… (He) had to get through a lot of the personal and family things first and then get to having an honest evaluation about, did he feel physically that he could perform at the level that he wants to perform … [Read more...] about After re-signing Craig Anderson, Sabres must acquire more goalies

Olean Times Herald |

Sabres' Adams said just because they signed Anderson, it doesn't mean they're done in net

'“They might be looking for a player or a player and a top prospect that we’re not comfortable moving and that doesn’t mean that we don’t like the goalie or don’t want to make a move for that particular goalie, it just means that we’re not willing to compromise and pay the price that might be needed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Adams said just because they signed Anderson, it doesn’t mean they’re done in net

WGR-AM |

Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Craig Anderson to a one-year contract

'Anderson was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round, 73rd overall, in the 2001 NHL Draft. Anderson has played in 683 games across 19 NHL seasons with the Sabres, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, Colorado Avalanche and Washington Capitals. He has a career record of 308-264-71 with a career 2.85 goals against average and .912 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Craig Anderson to a one-year contract

WKBW-TV |

Sabres re-sign G Craig Anderson, doubling his salary

'“I have a lot of respect for Craig,” GM Kevyn Adams said Thursday. “Not just the career he’s had, but the way he handles himself professionally. I think he had a big influence in our locker room in terms of being a player that’s done a lot in this league, but also a player who gets up every day and works to get better and takes care of himself.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign G Craig Anderson, doubling his salary

WIVB-TV |

What’s next for Sabres in goal after Anderson signing?

'With Craig Anderson signing with the Sabres for at least one more year, it looks like half of the goaltender puzzle has come together. Now the question is, what will the Sabres do with the other goalie spot? Are they going to give it to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen? Are they going to try to get a guy in free agency? That’s something that Kevyn Adams talked about with the media on … [Read more...] about What’s next for Sabres in goal after Anderson signing?

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