'At midnight Saturday, teams were allowed to start talking to potential free agents. While the Sabres haven’t contacted Stamkos’ camp yet, they plan to ask his representatives soon if the two-time 50-goal scorer has any interest in Buffalo, Murray said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to pursue Steven Stamkos
Archives for June 26, 2016
Sunday's Rasmus Asplund Coverage
Asplund drafted by Buffalo (Varmlands Folkblad) Buffalo drafted Asplund (Varmlands Nya Wermlands-Tidningen) Asplund went in the second round (FarjestadBK.se) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rasmus Asplund Coverage
Sunday's Casey Fitzgerald Coverage
Former Malden Catholic stars Matt Filipe, Casey Fitzgerald drafted (Boston Herald) Buffalo selects Fitzgerald in 2016 NHL entry draft (BCEagles.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Casey Fitzgerald Coverage
Sunday's Vojtech Budik Coverage
Buffalo Bound (Prince Albert Daily Herald) Vojtech Budik Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in 2016 NHL Draft (RaiderHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vojtech Budik Coverage
Florida Panthers trade for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mark Pysyk
'In Pysyk, the Panthers are adding a puck-moving defenseman who was liked by the analytics community but never seemed to mesh with Sabres management.' … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers trade for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mark Pysyk
Panthers swap defensemen, trading Dmitry Kulikov to Sabres for Mark Pysyk on second day of draft
'Kulikov, 25, was drafted by the Panthers with the 14th overall pick in 2009, and played seven seasons. He came into his own last year as he cut down on his turnovers and finished with a career-best plus-8 to go with one goal and 16 assists in 74 games. He was the last player remaining from the 2009-10 season or before then general manager Dale Tallon joined the franchise.' … [Read more...] about Panthers swap defensemen, trading Dmitry Kulikov to Sabres for Mark Pysyk on second day of draft
Florida Panthers Acquire Mark Pysyk and 2016 Second Round Pick and Third Round Pick from Buffalo
'Pysyk was originally selected by Buffalo in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers Acquire Mark Pysyk and 2016 Second Round Pick and Third Round Pick from Buffalo
Breaking down Matthews vs. Eichel piece by piece
'Both players have great heart and show it in completely different ways. Where Auston will show it in more of a high energy game, in Eichs you don’t see it as much because he picks his spots more. But, at the end of the game, they’re both emotionally drained. They’ve poured it all out for their teammates.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down Matthews vs. Eichel piece by piece
It’s Buffalo turn to end the sports agony
'Like the Bills, the Sabres have their own franchise crown jewel of disappointment, the “Skate in the Crease’’ ruling (or non-ruling) that didn’t go their way in Game 6 of the ’99 Cup Final.' … [Read more...] about It’s Buffalo turn to end the sports agony
Sabres acquire defenseman Kulikov in trade with Panthers
'Entering his eighth NHL season, Kulikov adds experienced depth to Buffalo's young group of defensemen. And he has a left-handed shot, something Murray said was among his key offseason needs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Kulikov in trade with Panthers
Sabres acquire D Kulikov from Panthers
'Kulikov, 25, is signed for one more season with a salary cap charge of $4.33 million. He can become an unrestricted free agent following the 2016-17 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire D Kulikov from Panthers
Sabres select Rasmus Asplund with 33rd pick
'Asplund says he will play one more year in Sweden before making his decision on coming over to North America.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Rasmus Asplund with 33rd pick
Sabres Select Cliff Pu with 69th Overall
'Pu, the right handed centerman had 31 points in 63 regular season games for London last season but heated up in the playoffs posting 13 points in 18 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Select Cliff Pu with 69th Overall
Sabres Take Casey Fitzgerald with 86th Pick
'The Sabres continued their second round action selecting Boston College d-man Casey Fitzgerald. In 2015-2016 for the Eagles, Fitzgerald scored 27 points in 39 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Take Casey Fitzgerald with 86th Pick
Sabres take Defense Back-to-Back
'With the 129th pick, the Sabres selected Swedish defenseman Philip Nyberg. Nyberg, a 6'3" 19 year old will be attending the University of Wisconsin next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Defense Back-to-Back