Avalanche trades Bo Byram to Sabres for center Casey Mittelstadt in big roster shakeup (Denver Post) Ex-Avalanche defenseman Bo Byram on trade to Buffalo: “It’s obviously a shock” (Denver Post) Avalanche analysis: Colorado better after two big trades, but play for another Stanley Cup comes at significant cost (Denver Post) Avalanche trade Bowen Byram to Sabres for Casey … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage
The Sabres Report - Mar 7, 2024
Matthews scores NHL-leading 54th goal, Samsonov shines as Leafs down Sabres 2-1 in OT
'The Sabres, who beat Toronto at Scotiabank Arena on Nov. 4 and thumped the Leafs at home Dec. 21 when Samsonov allowed five goals on 19 shots before getting the hook, are nine points adrift of the Eastern Conference's second wild-card spot.' … [Read more...] about Matthews scores NHL-leading 54th goal, Samsonov shines as Leafs down Sabres 2-1 in OT
Avalanche acquire Casey Mittelstadt, Sean Walker in trades
'For Byram, the trade to Buffalo is a fresh start. Drafted fourth overall in 2019 by the Avalanche, Byram, 22, has dealt with injuries and inconsistencies that slowed his overall progress. He has tallied 23 goals and 63 points in 146 NHL games thus far and will now join a Sabres' blue line filled with up-and-coming talents such as Dahlin, Owen Power and Mattias Samuelsson.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche acquire Casey Mittelstadt, Sean Walker in trades
NHL trade grades: Avalanche, Sabres get creative with deal sending Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado
'Mittelstadt has become a key member of Buffalo's lineup, so parting with him couldn't have been an easy decision for general manager Kevyn Adams, but Byram is more than a worthwhile gamble. If Byram winds up finding his groove in Buffalo, the Sabres will have Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power and Byram patrolling the blue line. That could be the start of a championship-caliber … [Read more...] about NHL trade grades: Avalanche, Sabres get creative with deal sending Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado
Casey Mittelstadt-Bowen Byram trade grades: Avs get second-line center; Sabres boost blue line in win-win deal
'Why would the Avalanche give up on him? Outside of the fact that they already are paying a number of blue-liners, concussions are the big concern for Byram. The No. 4 pick from 2019 hasn't played a full NHL season yet despite being in his fourth. Multiple head injuries have prohibited him from getting a full campaign in, and the long-term effects of those ailments are … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt-Bowen Byram trade grades: Avs get second-line center; Sabres boost blue line in win-win deal
Reaction: Sabres Trade Casey Mittelstadt to Avalanche for Bowen Byram
'Buffalo takes a bit of a hit on offense, while Colorado takes a bit of a hit on defense, but this had to be a talent-in, talent-out deal rather than a trade for draft picks and prospects.' … [Read more...] about Reaction: Sabres Trade Casey Mittelstadt to Avalanche for Bowen Byram
Sabres fall to Maple Leafs in overtime
'Both sides had their chances in the extra frame, but it was Auston Matthews dropping the curtain on the Sabres with his 54th goal of the 2023-24 season. Forward Mitch Marner found the league's leading goal-scorer with a centering pass from behind the net, and Matthews did the rest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Maple Leafs in overtime
Sabres pick up one point in Toronto and are 2-0-1 against them this season
'The worst was the overtime goal. The Sabres held Auston Matthews to absolutely nothing for 60 minutes and with less than a minute left in overtime, Don Granato learned what many coaches before him have learned, you don’t put Skinner out in overtime because he is probably the Sabres worst 3-on-3 player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick up one point in Toronto and are 2-0-1 against them this season
Sabres acquire defenseman Bowen Byram from Avalanche for Casey Mittelstadt
'Byram knows many of the young players in the Sabres organization, as he's played with Devon Levi, Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, and Peyton Krebs with Team Canada at the World Juniors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Bowen Byram from Avalanche for Casey Mittelstadt
Buffalo Sabres trade Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado Avalanche for 2019 4th overall draft pick Bowen Byram
'In exchange for Mittelstadt, the Sabres are receiving a young defenseman from Colorado who is averaging almost 20 minutes of ice time each game.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado Avalanche for 2019 4th overall draft pick Bowen Byram
Sabres trade forward Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado for defenseman Bowen Byram
'Byram, 22, has tallied eight goals and 20 points in 55 games for the Avalanche this season. He was the fourth overall selection in the 2019 draft and won the 2022 Stanley Cup with Colorado.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade forward Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado for defenseman Bowen Byram
Buffalo Sabres trade Mittelstadt to Colorado for Bowen Byram
'Byram was selected fourth overall by Colorado in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Mittelstadt to Colorado for Bowen Byram
Matthews scores 54th in OT, lifts Maple Leafs past Sabres
'“Yeah, I mean, obviously, they have some very highly skilled players over there, some of the best in the world," Buffalo forward Dylan Cozens said, "so we had to manage the puck and try not to give them much because they'll capitalize off those opportunities. We just wanted to play a mature game.”' … [Read more...] about Matthews scores 54th in OT, lifts Maple Leafs past Sabres
Sabres react to Byram trade following OT loss to Leafs
'“It's an interesting position to be in because [Mittelstadt’s] loved in that locker room,” coach Don Granato said following the game. “They know it’s a business. They know it’s that time of the year. … Obviously, you have to play a game. These guys, in this building and this rivalry, playing the Maple Leafs, is something they’re excited about. I think that pulled them right … [Read more...] about Sabres react to Byram trade following OT loss to Leafs
Sabres acquire Byram from Avalanche
'The fourth-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, Byram has 63 points (23+40) in 146 career regular-season games. He has 12 assists in 27 career playoff games, 20 of which came during Colorado’s run to the Stanley Cup in 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Byram from Avalanche