The Sporting News

'The 32-year-old was originally said to be shelved between four to six weeks after he was injured on Nov. 8, but Buffalo said in a statement surgery was determined as "the appropriate next step" in Sobotka's recovery.' … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward out indefinitely after knee surgery

'Under the collective bargaining agreement, teams with limited salary-cap space can garner a measure of in-season cap relief by placing a sidelined player on LTIR. That allows a team to exceed the $81.5-million cap up to the injured player's annual salary-cap hit in order to bring in a replacement via trade, waiver claim, or call-up from the minors. Once the injured player is … [Read more...] about Long-term injury reserve hampering Buffalo Sabres in NHL trade market

'In Tampa's 5-2 victory over Buffalo on Monday, Dahlin was skating in the offensive zone and made a pass before Cernak came in and blindsided the 19-year-old defenseman with an elbow to the face. There was no call on the play, but Dahlin left the game, bleeding and holding his face as he headed down the tunnel.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning’s Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Rasmus Dahlin

'Skating in the offensive zone, Dahlin had the puck in the left circle and made a pass to the halfboard right before defenseman Erik Cernak sent a blindsided elbow to the 19-year-old blueliner's head.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin injury update: Buffalo Sabres defenseman leaves game vs. Lightning with concussion

'Interestingly, all four markers came from wrist shots that snuck in underneath the crossbar.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres star Jack Eichel scores four goals, reminds hockey world how good he is

'The 32-year-old was injured in a Global Series game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov. 8. He was following through on a shot in the offensive zone without the puck when Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov delivered a low-bridge hit, sending Sobotka over his back and onto the ice. Sobotka remained down while trainers came to tend to his injuries and help him to the locker … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward out 4-6 weeks with lower-body injury

'Sam Reinhart netted both goals for Buffalo; he now has seven goals and 13 points in 15 games this season. His second tally made it a one-goal game but the Sabres could not find the back of the net again. Linus Ullmark, one of four Swedes that suited up for Buffalo in the contest, made 31 saves, including 26 at even strength.' … [Read more...] about Lightning vs. Sabres: Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov lead Tampa Bay in win at 2019 NHL Global Series

'Sobotka was following through on a shot in the offensive zone without the puck when Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov delivered a low-bridge hit, sending Sobotka over his back and onto the ice. The 32-year-old remained down while trainers came to tend to his injuries and help him to the locker room.' … [Read more...] about Vladimir Sobotka injury update: Buffalo Sabres forward leaves game vs. Lightning after hit from Nikita Kucherov

'The 24-year-old scored a power-play goal in the second period, assisted by a pass from defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. The tally was Olofsson's fifth goal of the season and the seventh of his young career. All of those goals came with a man advantage, making him the first player to score their first seven goals in that manner.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Victor Olofsson sets rookie power play scoring record

'In the 2018 offseason, the Sabres acquired Hunwick, along with Conor Sheary, from the Penguins in exchange for a conditional 2019 pick. The veteran blueliner then suffered an undisclosed neck injury during his off-ice training prior to the start of the 2018-19 campaign. He was out indefinitely to start the year, but his recovery was fast-tracked and he returned in … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick likely out for season with neck condition

'Perhaps Ristolainen was merely misquoted or his statement was lost in translation. Then again, maybe seeing a former teammate hoisting the Stanley Cup in June has him hoping for a similar outcome with another club. Whatever the reason, his remarks ensure he'll remain a fixture in media trade chatter as training camp approaches next month.' … [Read more...] about NHL rumors 2019: Could Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen be on the move?

'The 25-year-old restricted free-agent winger signed a one-year contract worth $2 million on Thursday, two days after going through an arbitration hearing. An independent arbitrator found a middle ground between Rodrigues' request and Buffalo's offer, which Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported were $2.65 million and $1.5 million, respectively.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency 2019: Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues awarded $2 million contract

'Chicago may have lost a promising defensive prospect, but in return, they get a versatile winger who can play the left or right side and is still developing his all-around game; he is expected to become a secondary scorer with a lot of upside.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add to defensive depth, acquire Henri Jokiharju from Blackhawks for Alexander Nylander

'Johansson tallied 11 points in this year's postseason and notched a game-winner for the Bruins, but Boston ultimately fell to St. Louis in seven games in the Stanley Cup final.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency news: Sabres sign Marcus Johansson to 2-year deal

'Vesey became expendable, more or less, when New York selected Finnish teenager Kaapo Kakko with the second overall pick in the NHL Draft last month.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade news: Rangers send Jimmy Vesey to Sabres