'Lyubushkin is not afraid to make big hits or drop the gloves if he has to. He is not an offensive defenseman, as he has three goals and 22 assists in his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign rugged defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin
Archives for July 14, 2022
Portillo and Johnson discuss their futures
'Erik Portillo was taken in the third-round of the 2019 Draft. He has said he’s going back to Michigan for his junior season. He has only been a starting goalie for the Wolverines for one season and he said his decision to go back was more than just hockey, “I’ve been working really hard in school, I got enrolled in the business school there and to be able to play 40 more games … [Read more...] about Portillo and Johnson discuss their futures
Years of collective young talent shines on day one of Sabres development camp
'“There’s a lot of talent on the ice in these two sessions. It’s three years of not having development camp. To being able to sit there today and just watch these guys. And think about the last two plus years I’ve been on the job," says Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams. The work our staff has done. And now you can see it and feel it.”' … [Read more...] about Years of collective young talent shines on day one of Sabres development camp
Buffalo Sabres agree to terms with forward Victor Olofsson on two-year contract
'During the 2021-22 season, he tied his career high in goals with 20 and set new career highs in assists with 29 and points with 49.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres agree to terms with forward Victor Olofsson on two-year contract
Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Eric Comrie and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin
'Comrie has played in 28 games across six seasons in the NHL. He started 24 of those games with a record of 13-10-1 and a save percentage of .905 and a goals against average of 3.06. He last played for the Winnipeg Jets who drafted him in the second round, 59th overall, in the 2013 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign goaltender Eric Comrie and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin
Sabres add G Comrie and D-men; re-sign Victor Olofsson
'The Sabres and Victor Olofsson agreed to a two-year contract that will pay the two-time 20-goal scorer an average annual value of $4.75 million, the team announced.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add G Comrie and D-men; re-sign Victor Olofsson
Johnson, Portillo discuss future at Sabres development camp
'Johnson and Portillo both addressed the media after the first day of camp, and didn’t shut the door on possibly signing with the Sabres. Johnson is weighing whether to sign with the Sabres or go back to the University of Minnesota for his senior year.' … [Read more...] about Johnson, Portillo discuss future at Sabres development camp
Sabres development camp begins at Harborcenter
'Many of these kids are just looking to make a solid impression, but realistically, it will take several years with the hope of just getting the chance to play in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres development camp begins at Harborcenter
Sabres re-sign Victor Olofsson to 2-year-deal
'Olofsson has shown a lot of promise early in his career having posted two 20 goal seasons and had a career high 49 points last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Victor Olofsson to 2-year-deal
Sabres sign goalie Eric Comrie and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin
'With a ton of uncertainty between the pipes with Craig Anderson hitting the tail end of this career, the concerns of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen not being ready to man the ship as the Sabres number one goalie, it makes sense to add another goalie.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Eric Comrie and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin
Sabres make handful of free agent signings, bring back Olofsson
'The Buffalo Sabres opened free agency with a splash on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make handful of free agent signings, bring back Olofsson
Notes from Day 1 of Sabres development camp
'For many, Wednesday's two-hour practice session served as an unofficial introduction to the organization. The players were divided up into two groups and were put through a series of drills that emphasized skill development and further exposed them to NHL rules. Most importantly, though, it was an opportunity to acclimate themselves with the Sabres' specific style of play and … [Read more...] about Notes from Day 1 of Sabres development camp
Sabres address areas of need with additions of Comrie, Lyubushkin
'"We had a plan coming into this second phase of the offseason after the draft and feel really strongly that the staff did a great job and we executed on the plan," Adams said. "Feel really good about yesterday and really, really good about today."' … [Read more...] about Sabres address areas of need with additions of Comrie, Lyubushkin
Olofsson returns to Sabres on 2-year contract
'Olofsson, 26, reached career highs in assists (29) and points (49) and matched his previous career high with 20 goals last season despite an injury that forced him to miss 10 games in November and hampered his shooting ability upon his return.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson returns to Sabres on 2-year contract
Sabres sign Comrie to 2-year contract
'Comrie, 27, went 16-10-5 with a .920 save percentage in 19 games with the Winnipeg Jets last season. His 8.78 goals saved above average at 5-on-5 ranked 11th in the NHL, according to Natural Stat Trick. His high-danger save percentage of .862 at 5-on-5 ranked 13th (min. 100 minutes played).' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Comrie to 2-year contract