'Conacher returns to Buffalo, where he set school records for goals and points in four years at Canisius College.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Conacher off waivers from Senators
Archives for March 6, 2014
Sabres pluck Conacher off waivers from Sens
'Conacher arrived in Canada's capital at last year's trade deadline from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for goaltender Ben Bishop, but recorded only six goals and 25 points over 72 games since then.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pluck Conacher off waivers from Sens
Sabres stay busy making trades for future
'"I had a couple GMs that had guys like that, that called me asking, 'When are you getting rid of your guy so I can get rid of my guy?'" Murray said. "I don't know where that logic comes from, but the big players that were on our roster that were available were traded. You can't get carried away with the timeline because if you're in a hurry or anxious, good things may not … [Read more...] about Sabres stay busy making trades for future
Sabres stay busy on deadline day
'“I think it’s a good day,” Murray said. “I think the combination of the picks that we’ve added and the young players we’ve added, I think it gives us a ton of ammunition now going to the draft where there will be players available that aren’t available on Trade Deadline Day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay busy on deadline day
Sabres acquire Neuvirth & Klesla from Caps
'A native of Ústí Nad Labem, Czech Republic, Neuvirth spent the first six seasons of his NHL career in Washington. In that time, he has appeared in 134 NHL games, compiling a 59-41-13 record with seven shutouts, a .910 save percentage and a 2.67 goals against average. He backstopped the Capitals to a 4-5-1 record in the 2011 NHL Playoffs, posting a .912 save percentage and a … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Neuvirth & Klesla from Caps
Sabres acquire Mitchell from Minnesota
'Mitchell (5’11”, 189 lbs., 1/30/85), who was in his second season in Minnesota, has played in 58 games for the Wild in 2013-14, recording nine points (1+8). Originally drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the fourth round (126th overall) of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, Mitchell is playing in his sixth NHL season. After playing four seasons in San Jose, Mitchell signed with Minnesota … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Mitchell from Minnesota
Sabres Acquire Fasching & Deslauriers From Kings
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team has acquired forwards Nicolas Deslauriers and Hudson Fasching from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for defenseman Brayden McNabb, forward Jonathan Parker and two second-round draft picks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Acquire Fasching & Deslauriers From Kings
Sabres Claim Cory Conacher
'Conacher (5’8”, 180 lbs., 12/14/89) has played in parts of three NHL seasons with the Senators and the Tampa Bay Lightning after signing a two-year contract with Tampa Bay in March 2012. Conacher was traded to Ottawa at the 2013 NHL Trade Deadline and has since skated in 72 games for the Senators, recording 25 points (6+19). Through three NHL seasons, Conacher has totaled 49 … [Read more...] about Sabres Claim Cory Conacher