Archives for February 24, 2016

'“It was a little surreal,” Weber told Buffalo reporters at the team hotel after the trade was made. “Obviously I was just with the boys after practice and we were going to have some lunch. It’s tough. It’s something that’s always talked about but until it happens to you, well, I don’t even know the feeling I’m feeling right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Weber to Washington for third-round pick

'Anaheim enters the game on a five-game winning streak and holding a 12-1-1 record in its last 14 games. The Ducks own the NHL’s best record since Christmas, both overall (19-4-2) and on the road (10-1-2), and have compiled an NHL-best plus-29 goal differential in that period.' … [Read more...] about Scoring has started to heat up for Anaheim

'Weber, an unrestricted free agent following the season, understood he would probably be traded before the upcoming deadline. Before the Sabres flew to California on Monday, he spoke nostalgically about his long career, which began Oct. 26, 2007.' … [Read more...] about Trade from Sabres gives Mike Weber special opportunity with Capitals

'With the trade, the Sabres hold 20 draft picks in the next two NHL Entry Drafts. Tyler Ennis (2008 – 26th overall) is now the longest tenured player on the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Murray pulls trigger early again, Sabres send Weber to Capitals

Up next for the Ducks: Wednesday vs. Buffalo (Los Angeles Times) Anaheim Ducks host Buffalo, aim for sixth consecutive win (Torrance Daily Breeze) Sabres-Ducks Preview (AP) Sabres play Ducks in first game after trading Weber (NHL.com) Ducks Notes Leading into Wednesday's Game vs. Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage

Capitals acquire defenseman Mike Weber from Sabres (Washington Post) Capitals acquire Mike Weber from Sabres in exchange for third-round draft pick (Washington Times) Capitals acquire a 'heart and soul' defenseman (CSN Mid-Atlantic) Weber reacts to being traded for the first time (CSN Mid-Atlantic) Capitals Acquire Mike Weber from Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Washington Coverage

'''It's difficult to trade someone that has been a part of the organization for 10 years, but I think this is a good opportunity for the player and for our organization,'' Sabres general manager Tim Murray said.' … [Read more...] about Capitals acquire Weber from Sabres for 2017 3rd-round pick

'"We are pleased to welcome Mike to our organization," Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said. "Mike is a stay-at-home defenseman who plays a physical game and is respected by his teammates. We felt it was important to add depth to our blue line by adding another quality veteran defenseman."' … [Read more...] about Caps bolster depth by acquiring D Weber from Sabres

'I have confirmed that Buffalo will keep half his salary which matters more to Washington than it does Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Weber

'Dan Bylsma knows what he’s up against with O’Reilly out. He said, “You’re talking about replacing over 21 minutes of ice time and really the guy you count on in all situations to be out there and that’s not something you can replace, it’s not something you can call up and put in your lineup in any way, shape or form. It’s going to mean we have other people that are going to … [Read more...] about The Sabres are dealing with a month without O’Reilly

'We're now 60 games into the season and the Sabres have never really looked like a playoff contender. In the beginning, even without their number-one goalie, they showed much-improved possession stats, but never a good record. In time even the Corsi tailed off, and the only success the Sabres can claim is how they compare with last year's version. That's not nothing, but it … [Read more...] about Another ‘exciting’ Sabres finish shaping up

'“It’s difficult to trade someone that has been a part of the organization for 10 years, but I think this is a good opportunity for the player and for our organization,” General Manager Tim Murray said. “I would like to thank Mike for his time with the Sabres and wish him the best in Washington.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire third-round pick in 2017 for Mike Weber

'"Every year I've tried to come in with consistency and focus," he said. "This season I came in with a mindset of making sure, whether I went over the boards for 11 minutes or over the boards for 24 minutes or whatever it was on any given night… I gave everything I had to prove to the Sabres organization and to my teammates that I'm a solid player and to the rest of the League … [Read more...] about Weber: Experience in Buffalo was ‘life-changing’

'"It's hard to believe the Ducks were in that spot to begin with," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said after practice Tuesday at Honda Center. "Remembering them coming to Buffalo and even scouting them the games before coming there, we were looking at [Ryan] Getzlaf, [Corey] Perry, [Ryan] Kesler and a team full of speed and talent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres face tough opponents – including red-hot Ducks – on California trip

'It would seem to me Lehner is well on his way to accomplishing those first goals. This is a young man who doesn’t mind talking to people on a gameday. He wants to be considered part of “the team” and not someone whose mental preparation is fragile if asked about the night’s task ahead.' … [Read more...] about ‘Who needs Batman? The Sabres have Robin!’