‘The arrival of centers Jack Eichel and Ryan O’Reilly and other talented forwards pushed Girgensons down the lineup and out of the No. 1 center spot. The 12th overall pick in 2012 has spent much of the last two years shuttling between center and the wing on the third or fourth line. He has 14 goals over that span.’
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Olean Times Herald
Report: Will Butcher to visit Sabres
‘Butcher, according to the Post, might hold a grudge against the Avalanche because the team told his agent in 2015 it had no interest in signing him. Patrick Roy, Colorado’s former coach and vice president, reportedly didn’t want undersized defensemen. Butcher is listed at 5-foot-10 and 186 pounds. Roy resigned a year ago, and the Avalanche scouted Butcher throughout last season.’
Sabres re-sign Nathan Beaulieu to two-year contract
‘Beaulieu has played 225 NHL games over four seasons, compiling seven goals, 60 points and 152 penalty minutes. He recorded four goals and 28 points in 74 contests last season, all career highs.’
Sabres to appear on national TV seven times in 2017-18
‘Tuesday, Oct. 24 vs. Detroit, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)’
Sabres re-sign Evan Rodrigues to two-year contract
‘Rodrigues, who turns 28 on Friday, enjoyed a breakout campaign as a center last season, playing regularly with the Sabres for the final two months. In 30 NHL games, the Boston University product compiled four goals and six points.’
Sabres sign goalie Robin Lehner to one-year contract
‘Not surprisingly, with a new regime and Lehner light on experience as a No. 1 goalie, the Sabres went with a short-term deal. Lehner will be an RFA again next year.’
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo says concussion led to absence
‘He decided to sit out a game the next night, thinking rest would help. When it didn’t, he went to the hospital.’
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo returns to ice
‘Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said last month “everything’s looking great for Kyle” and the veteran will be ready for training camp.’
Sabres prospect Brett Murray happy at Penn State
‘“I don’t think anybody knows yet, because he’s still growing into his young body,” Gadowsky said. “He’s … a big kid. He’s still got a long way (to go). Our strength coach is salivating over him because he sees how much potential he has to gain in his body. He’s already a very strong guy.”’
Brian Gionta likely won’t return to Sabres
‘[“While we haven’t slammed the door – and I don’t think they have, either – I think they’ve also been pretty honest that it’s probably going to be a fairly unlikely scenario,” Steve Bartlett told the Times Herald. “So I’ve been focusing on trying to look at other opportunities for him around the NHL.”’