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'According to CapFriendly.com, the team had roughly $300,000 in salary cap space before signing Ullmark. His new deal seemingly puts the Sabres just over the cap by $235,000. Buffalo still has the option of taking advantage of a second buyout period, however, General Manager Jason Botterill declined to buy out a player in June. Trades are also a possibility, especially with the … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe and Linus Ullmark agree to contracts with Sabres

'According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, McCabe's representatives are seeking a 2019-20 salary of $4.3 million, while the Sabres want to pay him $1.95 million. An indepedent arbitrator will hear each side's argument before rendering a verdict, which will likely result in splitting the difference.' … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe, Sabres exchange salary figures entering arbitration hearing

'That said, I'm not convinced the Sabres have added enough to keep up with other teams in the Eastern Conference. Think about the big-name additions made by the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils and Florida Panthers, among others.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Will Ralph Krueger have enough talent for a playoff push?

'Elie, a second-round draft pick in 2013, had seven goals among 21 points in 90 games over parts of two seasons in Dallas, though he has shown promise while competing in the AHL. He had 17 goals among 36 points in 121 games with the Texas Stars, Dallas' AHL affiliate, from 2015-18.' … [Read more...] about Remi Elie, Sabres agree on one-year, two-way contract worth $700,000

'Here is a look at 10 moments that have defined his first 12 months in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about The streak, the skid, the injury scare: Jeff Skinner’s first year in Buffalo

'Ullmark, who counted $750,000 against the salary cap in 2018-19, played a career-high 37 games with the Sabres last season, when he finished with a .905 save percentage and 3.31 goals-against average. He spent most of the season as Hutton's backup, though he emerged as the possible starter following the All-Star break. Hutton, who signed a three-year, $8.75 million contract … [Read more...] about Report: Linus Ullmark, Sabres almost $2 million apart entering arbitration hearing

'"Both are very talented guys," Bales, who spent the past two seasons in Carolina, told The Buffalo News in a recent phone interview. "They play a little bit differently from each other. At the end of the day, you’re trying to get that consistency out of them. There’s ebb and flows to the season. Everybody has highs and everybody has lows. It’s limiting those peaks and valleys … [Read more...] about Mike Bales’ objective: Make Sabres goalies ‘best version of themselves’

'He had a strong arbitration case when he chose to file earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Evan Rodrigues gets $2 million contract with Sabres

'"Pretty excited," Skinner beamed inside Steam Whistle Brewing in downtown Toronto. "We got some good players. It’s been an exciting summer. Obviously, starting with the head coach and sort of getting that settled. Then made some pretty good moves in free agency and through trades. Just excited to get going. You get to this point in the summer and things start to ramp up … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner ready for ‘exciting summer’ to end, Sabres’ season to begin

'Hughes, the first overall pick in the most recent NHL draft, and the New Jersey Devils will face Buffalo in the opening game of the Sabres' fifth annual prospects challenge Sept. 6 in Harborcenter. The four-team round-robin tournament — which also includes Pittsburgh and Boston — will be held Sept. 6-9, with each playing three games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Boston for prospects challenge

'In an ideal world, the Sabres would acquire Ehlers in a trade with Winnipeg, and the Jets are in desperate need of a right-shot defenseman. The 23-year-old has scored at least 21 goals in each of the past three seasons – he had a career-high 29 in 2017-18 – and is under contract for six more years at an average annual value of $6 million. Aside from the Jets being stuck in a … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: What are trade options for Rasmus Ristolainen?

'Rodrigues had nine goals and 20 assists in 74 games last season to set career highs in each category. He is asking for a huge raise, from $650,000 to $2.65 million. The Sabres are still offering a sizable bump in salary, but only to $1.5 million. The figures were reported Sunday by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Evan Rodrigues more than $1 million apart heading into arbitration hearing

'As an 18-year-old with junior eligibility remaining, the deal would not kick in until Cozens plays 10 NHL games and could slide to instead start in the 2020-21 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign No. 1 pick Dylan Cozens to three-year, entry-level deal

'Each addresses a specific need for the Sabres; however, they now have a surplus at left wing and right-shot defense. Botterill is likely to trade from the latter to add talent at right wing or center, but who is the most likely to go?' … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Sabres’ organizational depth chart

'"It sounded like something special is brewing in Buffalo, and I feel like at this stage in my career, it is something I want to be a part of," Gilmour, who signed a one-year, one-way contract with the Sabres last week, told The Buffalo News in a phone interview Tuesday. "It’s a team I want to make. At the end of the day, based on what they were telling me, I feel like it will … [Read more...] about Defenseman John Gilmour: ‘Something special is brewing in Buffalo’