'Stillman won't be a rental for the Sabres. He's under contract through next season with a cap hit of $1.35 million per season. Stillman, a fourth-round draft pick in 2016, stepped into a bigger role for the Canucks after Rick Tocchet was hired as their head coach in late January.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Riley Stillman from Vancouver for prospect Josh Bloom
Archives for February 2023
Sabres trade deadline primer: How GM Kevyn Adams can add to his contending roster
'More talent is needed. The Sabres just lost Bloom. They have yet to sign three of their prospects in Russia, including second-rounder Prokhor Poltapov. This organization has only one defense prospect close to playing pro hockey: Ryan Johnson, who’s not certain to sign with Buffalo after his senior season at the University of Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade deadline primer: How GM Kevyn Adams can add to his contending roster
Buffalo Sabres season tickets to rise an average of 9% for the 2023-24 season
'"It's going to be kind of a mix of different prices. So there will still be very accessible seats that will go up not very much at all," John Roth, the team's new chief operating officer, told The Buffalo News. "We're doing it partly because our costs are going up, just like everyone else is facing. You know how utility prices have been, gas prices, electric prices. We use … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres season tickets to rise an average of 9% for the 2023-24 season
Sabres acquire Riley Stillman in trade with Canucks
'Stillman’s arrival gives Buffalo 24 players, so it must make a move to reach the 23-man roster limit. They host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at KeyBank Center following a day off Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Riley Stillman in trade with Canucks
Sabres sign goalie Michael Houser to NHL contract
'It’s unclear why the Sabres signed Houser now. They have three goalies on the NHL roster: Craig Anderson, Eric Comrie and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. In Rochester, Houser has been backing up Malcolm Subban, who has NHL experience and a two-way contract. … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Michael Houser to NHL contract
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Sabres play the Blue Jackets following Cozens’ hat trick (AP) Gameday Preview: Blue Jackets at Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
Tuesday's Vancouver Coverage
Canucks trade challenged Riley Stillman to Sabres for OHL sniper Josh Bloom (Vancouver Province) Canucks Acquire Josh Bloom from Buffalo (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Vancouver Coverage
Sabres acquire defenseman Riley Stillman from Canucks
'As for Bloom, the former third-round pick (95th overall) of the Sabres in the 2021 NHL Draft was having a productive season in the Ontario Hockey League split between the Saginaw Spirit and now the North Bay Battalion. In 59 games between both squads, the 19-year-old has averaged just about a point-per-game with 58 points (16+42) in 59 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Riley Stillman from Canucks
Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: Buffalo on hot-streak to end week
'Many different players stepped up in place of Tuch and Dahlin and the team rallied to earn their third win in-a-row in hopes that two of their stars will soon return.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres Week in Review: Buffalo on hot-streak to end week
Sabres trade for D Riley Stillman
'The 24-year-old Stillman has recorded five assists averaged just over 16 minutes of ice time in 32 games for Vancouver. The left-shot defenseman was drafted in the fourth round by Florida in 2016 and has 23 points (three goals, 20 assists) in 140 NHL games. He’s under contract through the 2023-24 season at a cap hit of $1.35 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for D Riley Stillman
4 players the Sabres could target before the NHL trade deadline
'With a number of potential trade targets already off the board in what has been a hectic few days, here are four players the Sabres could still look to add to strengthen their push for a playoff spot. Most would be seemingly affordable, but a big prize addition is not out of the realm of possibility — if the price is right.' … [Read more...] about 4 players the Sabres could target before the NHL trade deadline
Sabres trade for defensive depth in Stillman with Vancouver
'The Sabres could use the help after losing some of their defensive depth when Casey Fitzgerald was picked up on waivers by the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for defensive depth in Stillman with Vancouver
Sabres acquire Stillman from Canucks
'Stillman, 24, is averaging 16:06 of ice time with five assists in 32 games with Vancouver this season. The left-shot defenseman is signed through 2023-24.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Stillman from Canucks
Sabres sign Houser to one-year contract
'Houser, 30, signed a one-year AHL deal with the Rochester Americans in July and has compiled a record of 6-5-1 with a .903 save percentage and a 2.95 goals-against average in Rochester this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Houser to one-year contract
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Jiri Kulich earns AHL Player of the Week honors (Olean Times Herald) Depth leads Hinostroza back to NHL, Amerks to productive weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage