'“He’s very talented,” Adams said of Comrie following the Sabres’ development camp practices in LECOM Harborcenter. “He has a strong – from a numbers perspective – profile and body of work from what he’s done through the American league and then his opportunity from when he has played in the NHL. He just hasn’t had a ton of opportunity. But for me, this was a goaltender that we … [Read more...] about Sabres fill needs in goal, defense by signing Eric Comrie, Ilya Lyubushkin
Archives for July 14, 2022
Back in Buffalo, Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo facing uncertain futures with Sabres
'Johnson, though, sounds more likely to put pen to paper than Portillo, who would draw plenty of interest from other teams with another successful season at Michigan.' … [Read more...] about Back in Buffalo, Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo facing uncertain futures with Sabres
Mike Harrington: It's tough to see Ottawa and Detroit going for it, but Kevyn Adams is staying on his own course
'The Sabres' general manager has articulated his "Process" ad nauseum and did it again Wednesday in LECOM Harborcenter: He's identifying a core for his team and letting that group develop and grow together. You're not blocking their ice time or their development path with big-ticket items, at least not now.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s tough to see Ottawa and Detroit going for it, but Kevyn Adams is staying on his own course
Sabres agree to terms with Victor Olofsson on two-year contract
'If Olofsson hadn’t suffered a wrist injury in early November, he might’ve joined Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner, his linemates late in the season, in the Sabres’ 30-goal club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Victor Olofsson on two-year contract
NHL Free Agent Tracker: Sabres sign goalie Eric Comrie, Ilya Lyubushkin
'Comrie has registered a 13-10-1 mark with a 3.06 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage in 28 career NHL outings. He has also played for the Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about NHL Free Agent Tracker: Sabres sign goalie Eric Comrie, Ilya Lyubushkin
Sabres excited to sign ex-Jets goalie Eric Comrie: ‘He was our guy’
'“Eric quickly rose to the top of the list for us that this is the guy we want, and we went aggressively at him,” Adams said Wednesday after the Sabres signed Comrie to a two-year, $1.8 million contract, addressing their most glaring need.' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to sign ex-Jets goalie Eric Comrie: ‘He was our guy’
Sabres prospects Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo could have futures in Buffalo
'Johnson, who turns 21 on July 24, said if he goes back to college, he could eventually sign with the Sabres. “I love the organization,” Johnson said Wednesday following the first session of camp inside LECOM Harborcenter. “It doesn’t close the door.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo could have futures in Buffalo
Sabres make moves
'The Olofsson deal could bridge to another deal further down the road. With the emerging talent on the wing, it also gives Buffalo three opportunities to trade him in the future whether it is at this deadline, next summer or the deadline before he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2024.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make moves
Buffalo Sabres re-sign Victor Olofsson to two-year contract
'Olofsson, 26, was a restricted free agent. He's entering his fifth NHL season, all with the Sabres. Olofsson will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of his term.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres re-sign Victor Olofsson to two-year contract
Sabres re-sign Olofsson to two-year extension
'Olofsson is an intriguing young player. The 26-year-old has two 20-goal seasons under his belt, including this past campaign, and is only expected to get better as he enters the key years of his prime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Olofsson to two-year extension
Sabres add Eric Comrie to goalie stable
'Comrie had a strong year in Winnipeg, posting a 10-5-1 record with a .920 save percentage. Comrie has always been a backup, but with Malcolm Subban and Craig Anderson in Buffalo's court, he'll have an opportunity to fight for more starts in the best opportunity of his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Eric Comrie to goalie stable
Sabres sign defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to two-year deal
'A physical presence, the Sabres are getting someone who's tough to play against, can play a shutdown role and isn't afraid to go 1-on-1 against team's top players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to two-year deal
Kevyn Adams feels they got what they needed in free agency
'As usual with Adams, it was more than what he was seeing on tape. He said there were other factors on Comrie, “We see a player that wants this opportunity and has high character, really well liked by his teammates and wanted to be here and that’s a big deal.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams feels they got what they needed in free agency
Victor Olofsson signs with Sabres for two more years
'Honestly, I thought Olofsson would get over $5 million.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson signs with Sabres for two more years
Sabres sign goaltender Eric Comrie to two-year deal
'Comrie has spent time at the NHL level with the Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old was originally drafted by Winnipeg in the 2013 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender Eric Comrie to two-year deal