'Larsson made his NHL debut with Minnesota in 2013, but was traded to Buffalo after just one game with the Wild.' … [Read more...] about F Johan Larsson re-signs with Buffalo Sabres
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Blackhawks acquire F Alex Nylander in trade with Sabres
'“Buffalo, that kind of stuff, that’s in the past. Obviously thought maybe I would be in the NHL sooner than I have been, but I’m just really excited, looking forward to being part of the Blackhawks organization,” Nylander said. “Really good with development players, so they actually know what they’re doing.”' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks acquire F Alex Nylander in trade with Sabres
Sabres sign F Johansson to 2-year deal
'Buffalo announced Johansson’s deal on Saturday. The average annual value is $4.5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign F Johansson to 2-year deal
Sabres among teams focused on trade market over free agency
'“But as much as we want players to be part of it, and help us with our immediate needs, there has to be a balance, and there has to be a situation where we’re not making signings that are going to be detrimental to us in the future.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres among teams focused on trade market over free agency
Sabres top pick Dylan Cozens needs thumb ‘procedure’
'The Sabres provided the update Tuesday, a day after Cozens was scheduled to visit a specialist. Cozens will have the procedure Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top pick Dylan Cozens needs thumb ‘procedure’
Sabres adding Miller doesn’t mean subtracting Ristolainen
'“I think there’s always a demand for those,” he said, referring to Miller and Ristolainen both being right-shot defenseman and playing under reasonably priced contracts. “I’m never going to be in a situation where I complain about too much depth.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres adding Miller doesn’t mean subtracting Ristolainen
Sabres Owner Pegula Tells AP: It's Time To Start Winning
'"At the time you always think you're doing what you think is right with the information you have. But now as we sit here, all those steps, whether they were mistakes or not, is kind of where we are now," she added. "You can't think they're all bad because we've got Jack (Eichel), we've got (Jeff) Skinner, we've got (Rasmus) Dahlin. ... So all that wouldn't have happened if … [Read more...] about Sabres Owner Pegula Tells AP: It’s Time To Start Winning
Golden Knights trade defenseman Colin Miller to Sabres
'The 26-year-old Miller has four seasons of NHL experience and had three goals and 26 assists for 29 points in 65 games last season. That was a drop-off from the previous year when he led Golden Knights defensemen with a career-best 41 points (10 goals, 31 assists).' … [Read more...] about Golden Knights trade defenseman Colin Miller to Sabres
AP Source: Sabres retain rights to Girgensons, Larsson
'The Sabres also issued offers to retain the rights of defensemen Jake McCabe, goalie Linus Ullmark, and forwards Evan Rodrigues and C.J. Smith, the person said only on the condition of anonymity because the team had not released this information.' … [Read more...] about AP Source: Sabres retain rights to Girgensons, Larsson
Sabres hire Mike Bales, Don Granato to coaching staff
'Bales has six seasons of NHL coaching experience, including the past two with the Carolina Hurricanes. He was previously with the Penguins, where Bales was credited with scouting and developing current Pittsburgh starting goalie Matt Murray.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Mike Bales, Don Granato to coaching staff
Sabres’ Skinner tells AP he welcomes higher expectations
'“But I think that any athlete has that pride and wants to work and help the team win,” he added. “I’m excited to be there and be a piece of the puzzle.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner tells AP he welcomes higher expectations
Sabres re-sign Jeff Skinner to 8-year, $72 million contract
'The Sabres had an edge in re-signing Skinner because under NHL rules they were allowed to offer him an eight-year contract. He would have been limited to signing a maximum seven-year deal as a free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jeff Skinner to 8-year, $72 million contract
Skinner’s contract overshadows new Sabres coach’s arrival
'The Sabres maintain an edge in re-signing Skinner because under league rules they can offer him an eight-year contract. He would be limited to signing a seven-year deal in free agency.' … [Read more...] about Skinner’s contract overshadows new Sabres coach’s arrival
Fellow coaches expect Krueger to thrive, adjust with Sabres
'“He’ll find it taxing in his first year,” said Ken Hitchcock, who worked with Krueger on Babcock’s gold medal-winning Canada staff at the 2014 Olympics. “The way you win in the NHL and the way you play defense in the NHL has really changed in the last few years. And he’s going to have to have people help him with those adjustments and recognize what they are because even since … [Read more...] about Fellow coaches expect Krueger to thrive, adjust with Sabres
Ralph Krueger returns to NHL as Sabres coach
'“This group is ready to become a contender and to compete with anybody on any given night,” Krueger said. “I’m confident that we can become that kind of a team quite quickly.”' … [Read more...] about Ralph Krueger returns to NHL as Sabres coach
