Archives for July 2015

'“We’re happy to have Ryan locked up to a long-term deal,” General Manager Tim Murray said in a statement issued by the team. “It’s not easy to find a player who, at his age, is already established in the league as someone who plays a complete game and makes his teammates better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres give O’Reilly richest contract ever

'The contract has a creative breakdown. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, O’Reilly’s salary will be $1 million per season. The rest will be paid via a yearly signing bonus: $10 million, $8 million, $7.5 million and four years of $5 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ryan O’Reilly to 7-year, $52.5 million contract extension

'The deal is worth $900,000 – an $800,000 base salary and a $100,000 signing bonus – according to CBC’s Tim Wharnsby.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add more defense depth, sign Carlo Colaiacovo

'All five acquisitions were costly … but every one of them, each a high-quality player, has Sabres fans so excited they’re mentally moving up that dire playoff prediction by a year or two.' … [Read more...] about Pegula has kept Buffalo fans excited

'O'Reilly is regarded a top-line talent and had one year left on his contract, during which he is scheduled to make $6.2 million next season. He was acquired from Colorado in a trade that involved five players during the first round of the NHL draft June 26.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly signs $52.5 million, 7-year extension with Sabres

'The 24-year-old spent the first six seasons of his career in Colorado, scoring 90 goals with 156 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign O’Reilly to contract extension

'The 6-foot, 210-pound O'Reilly played in Colorado for six seasons, recording at least 50 points in each of the last three full NHL seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign F O’Reilly to seven-year extension

'O’Reilly led all Colorado forwards in ice time in each of the last two seasons and also led all Colorado skaters in takeaways in both seasons. His faceoff percentage (53.4%) in 2014-15 led all Avalanche players, ranking 20th in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly signs seven-year extension with Sabres

'Colaiacovo (6’1”, 200 lbs., 1/27/1983) appeared in 33 games last season with the Philadelphia Flyers, recording eight points (2+6) and 10 penalty minutes. Since his selection in the first-round (17th overall) of the 2001 NHL Draft, Colaiacovo has appeared in parts of 12 seasons with the Flyers, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs. In 434 NHL games, the … [Read more...] about Colaiacovo signs one-year deal with Sabres

'O’Reilly (6’0”, 188 lbs., 9/30/1986), who was selected by the Nashville Predators in the fifth round (150th overall) of the 2005 NHL Draft, has played 113 NHL games, registering 41 points (13+28) in four seasons with the Predators, Phoenix Coyotes and Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Cal O’Reilly

'On-ice camp sessions throughout the week will be open to the public and an intra-squad “Blue & Gold Scrimmage” will take place on Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the scrimmage will cost $10 and can be purchased at the Sabres box office and at Sabres.com. An intra-squad three-on-three tournament will highlight the final day of camp on Sunday, July 12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Development Camp schedule

'Buffalo hasn’t had a goalie with Lehner’s temperament since Steve Shields was throwing punches at Garth Snow during the 1997 playoffs. Lehner has landed huge rights during a brawl in the minors. He dropped New York Islanders goalie Kevin Poulin with a shoulder as they were skating to the dressing rooms for intermission. He named his pet piranhas after hockey writers in Ottawa. … [Read more...] about Hard-driving Lehner eager for action with Sabres

'“This young man has an exciting future ahead of him, and what a tremendous way to launch his career – by meeting some of his biggest fans and bringing cheer to our patients and families just when they most need a boost,” said Candace S. Johnson, president and CEO of Roswell Park.' … [Read more...] about Eichel tours city while Bylsma ponders line combinations

'Donovan offers the Sabres, who wanted a left-handed shot, an intriguing option on the blue line. The 25-year-old has spent most of the past two seasons with the Isles, playing 64 games. He’s a top-tier point-producer in the AHL, compiling 32 goals and 119 points in 180 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Donovan NHL’s first Oklahoman

'The Sabres also signed Matt Donovan on Wednesday, another high-scoring defenseman with NHL experience. Both players could start next season in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Bobby Sanguinetti to two-way deal