Archives for June 30, 2015

'The Sabres’ decision would have been tougher if Hodgson’s troubles began next season. He is 25 years old. Buyouts typically cost two-thirds of the remaining salary, but the rules are different for players age 25 and under. They can be bought out for just one-third of their remaining salary.' … [Read more...] about After his worst season, Sabres send Hodgson packing

'“It’s flattering to be looked at that way,” the 24-year-old said. “To come in with confidence in myself and them having confidence in me, it’s definitely a huge honor.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly wants to be a factor for Sabres

'“I think it’s going to be a big challenge with me,” O’Reilly said this afternoon on a conference call. “I think in the past with Colorado I wasn’t really looked at as much of a leader. I think … with the Sabres I have to be a more vocal guy, be that more off-ice leader and on-ice as well.”' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly wants leadership role with Sabres

'It’s easy to forget now, but less than two years ago Hodgson was a player the Sabres began to build around.' … [Read more...] about Awful season costs Cody Hodgson job with Sabres

'The Latvian, a former NHL-All Star, earned high praise last season for helping the Sabres’ regular goalies – Jhonas Enroth, Anders Lindback and Michal Neuvirth – thrive despite poor defensive play all around them. The Sabres allowed a league-high 35.6 shots a game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t keep goalie coach Arturs Irbe

'“I got to thank Seymour and Norty Knox, the owners of the Buffalo Sabres, and Scotty Bowman, for taking a chance on a high school kid that probably weighed about 165 pounds soaking wet,” Housley said. “It was a great time for me.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Phil Housley emotional over Hall of Fame election

'"Yeah, I think negotiations were always difficult," said O'Reilly, who is represented by agents Pat Morris and Mark Guy of Newport Sports Management Inc. "(But) I don't think there's anything I would have done differently. My agent has done phenomenal things for me in my career."' … [Read more...] about Former Avalanche center Ryan O’Reilly eager to be leader with Sabres

'"Obviously in the past I've heard some bad things, but with the new ownership, with (owner Terry) Pegula there, definitely a lot of positive things have been happening and hopefully a lot more," D'Amigo said. "I'm excited for it and I'm glad to be in the organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jerry D’Amigo poised to remain on NHL roster

'Sabres general manager Tim Murray said the move was being considered as recently as two weeks ago. It follows a near-complete teardown of the roster.' … [Read more...] about AP source: Sabres place forward Cody Hodgson on waivers

'"Everything's new and let's see how it all comes together in training camp," Murray said. "I think we've taken big strides."' … [Read more...] about Sabres raise expectations for quick success with changes at draft

'Hodgson is already a slow skater and Tim Murray said he was also in poor condition. Many teammates have told me that Hodgson is also not very coachable. He has a way he thinks hockey should be played and he’s not interested in any other way of doing it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hodgson will be bought out

'“There are certainly a lot of different possibilities that could be there and training camp is going to see some of those scenarios play themselves out,” Bylsma said. “The depth of our team is a lot of different at the forward position than it was a few days ago.”' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly ready for expanded role with Sabres

'Forwards Jerry D’Amigo, Johan Larsson, Tim Schaller, Philip Varone; defensemen Jerome Leduc and Mark Pysyk; goaltender Nathan Lieuwen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tender 7 restricted free agents