'"This hit does not meet any of the criteria for unavoidable head contact …," the league announced in a video showing a replay of the check. "The issue on this play is Eichel's angle of approach, which picked Soderberg's head and makes it the main point of contact."' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Jack Eichel suspended 2 games for illegal head check on Carl Soderberg
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NHL trade news: Sabres acquire Brandon Montour from Ducks
'"Brendan Guhle is an excellent skater who is ready to take the next step in his career," Ducks GM and interim coach Bob Murray said in a statement. "Adding Guhle and a first-round pick is an important step as we retool our team moving forward."' … [Read more...] about NHL trade news: Sabres acquire Brandon Montour from Ducks
Kyle Okposo injury update: Sabres winger diagnosed with concussion
'Housley did not give an estimated timetable for Okposo's return, or discuss future career implications.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo injury update: Sabres winger diagnosed with concussion
Kyle Okposo injury update: Sabres winger being evaluated for 'undisclosed' injury, misses road trip
'Okposo wrote a frank essay last year for the Players Tribune outlining his concussion-related struggles that sent him to the neurological intensive care unit at a Buffalo hospital in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo injury update: Sabres winger being evaluated for ‘undisclosed’ injury, misses road trip
Jack Eichel injury update: Sabres captain considered day-to-day, will be re-evaluated next week
'"We want to be cautious," Housley said, via ESPN. "There's a lot of hockey to be played."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel injury update: Sabres captain considered day-to-day, will be re-evaluated next week
Sabres to terminate forward Patrik Berglund's contract after suspension
'The 30-year-old Swede, a three-time 20-goal scorer with the Blues, was expected to provide offensive punch but has contributed little to the Sabres' revitalization this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to terminate forward Patrik Berglund’s contract after suspension
Sabres suspend forward Patrik Berglund for failing to report to the team
'Berglund's playing time has been limited of late, the News reported, missing five games because of injury and two as a healthy scratch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend forward Patrik Berglund for failing to report to the team
Sabres' Ristolainen goes between the legs to score opener against Sharks
'Ristolainen carried the puck down the left wing and blew by Brent Burns with a between-the-legs move before cutting in and beating goaltender Martin Jones.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen goes between the legs to score opener against Sharks
Jeff Skinner's two goals lead Sabres past Canadiens; eight wins in row for Buffalo
'The Buffalo Sabres cannot be stopped.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner’s two goals lead Sabres past Canadiens; eight wins in row for Buffalo
Brian Gionta announces retirement after 16 NHL seasons
'Gionta added that he will take on a "small part" in Sabres organization, though he didn't mention the specifics of his position.' … [Read more...] about Brian Gionta announces retirement after 16 NHL seasons
Robin Lehner shares struggles with addiction, bipolar disorder: 'I want to help make a difference'
'Lehner, a nine-year NHL veteran, revealed career-long struggles with alcohol and drug abuse and said it came to a head last season with the Sabres when he fluctuated between manic and depressive states "full of self-medication and thoughts of suicide."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner shares struggles with addiction, bipolar disorder: ‘I want to help make a difference’
'I'm happy to be on his team': Jeff Skinner excited to join Jack Eichel, Sabres
'"As you continue to mature as person and as a player, you want to pass on to young guys as much as you can anything you've picked up, anything that may help the team," offered Skinner, who scored 24 goals last season in Carolina and has 204 in his career.' … [Read more...] about ‘I’m happy to be on his team’: Jeff Skinner excited to join Jack Eichel, Sabres
Jeff Skinner trade grades: Sabres buy low on high-end scoring help
'Buffalo's grade in this deal ultimately hinges of Skinner re-signing. If he doesn't, it was a waste of assets, and he'll need to be flipped at the deadline to recoup them. If he does, the Sabres addressed a critical need and acquired one of the NHL's better prime-aged scoring threats at a heavy discount.' … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner trade grades: Sabres buy low on high-end scoring help
NHL trade news: Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner from Hurricanes
'Pu, 20, wrapped up his fourth season in the Ontario Hockey League, where he scored 84 total points in 65 games for London and Kingston.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade news: Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner from Hurricanes
Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level contract
'Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, although it generally was expected that his first contract would be the maximum allowed at the entry level, which would have an average annual value of $3.775 million and a three-year total value of $11.325 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level contract
