Archives for July 2016

'Let me be clear: Stamkos did Buffalo a favor by taking himself off the market before the Sabres had a chance to make a major mistake. The last thing they needed was one grossly overpaid player mucking up their salary structure. He would have accounted for 13 percent of their maximum payroll and 60 percent of their current cap room.' … [Read more...] about Stamkos’ return to Lightning was blessing to Sabres

'Paying Stamkos $11 million or $12 million a year would’ve put the Sabres up against the salary cap wall at a time when they need to get rising young defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen signed to a long-term deal. And in the not-to-distance future when their entry-level bargain rates expire, Eichel and Reinhart must get paid.' … [Read more...] about Steven Stamkos’ deal saved Sabres’ Tim Murray from himself

'Yes, Okposo has been productive over the years. But is he worth a long-term contract worth the $7 million a season he is reportedly seeking, according to Newsday? The Isles refused to pay him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t find elite talent in free agency

'The Wisconsin native played his first full NHL season in 2015-16, compiling four goals, 14 points, 51 penalty minutes and a plus-6 rating in 77 games.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres re-sign Jake McCabe to 3-year contract

'According to former NHL player and current analyst Georges Laraque, General Manager Tim Murray has indicated to a player agent in the NHL that he would like to trade Kane.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres want to trade Kane

'While the Stamkos watch won’t open today at noon, free agency must still go on. Buffalo could still make a splash, but it won’t have the ripple effect Stamkos would have made.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have the money, but the buck stops there

'McCabe was a restricted free agent whose rights were retained by Buffalo on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign McCabe to 3-year, $4.8 million contract

'In his first full NHL season in 2015-16, McCabe scored four goals while adding 10 assists in 77 games with a plus-six rating. His average ice time of 19:07 per game ranked him 11th among all NHL rookies and his 14 points tied for eighth-most among rookie defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D McCabe, F Schneider

'McCabe, 22, has been re-signed to a three-year deal worth a reported $4.8 million dollars. McCabe had just completed his first full season with the Sabres putting up four goals and 14 points in 77 games played. McCabe was a second round pick of the Sabres back in the 2012 NHL Draft, and made his NHL debut at the tail-end of the 2013-14 season after completing his junior season … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign McCabe, Schneider

'Camp opens Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. with the first of two sessions that will last an hour and 15-minutes. The Blue & Gold Scrimmage will take place on Saturday July 9 beginning at 1 p.m., and the 3-on-3 tournament will close out the tournament on Tuesday July 12.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce development camp schedule and roster

'So the Buffalo Sabres aren't getting Steven Stamkos. That not only means the Sabres will need to find solutions to improve their scoring, it also means they will have some cap space to spend. Last year, four Buffalo forwards scored 20 goals, but the next highest was Brian Gionta with 12 goals. The Sabres' 6/7 defenseman spot is also unclear, depending on where the team sees … [Read more...] about 10 under-the-radar free agents the Sabres could target

'Defensively, he ranked fourth behind fellow blue liners Rasmus Ristolainen (25:16 TOI) and Zach Bogosian (22:20 TOI) and Josh Gorges (20:27) in ice time. McCabe was plus-6 as well.' … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe inks 3-year extension with Sabres

'Schneider, who was acquired in blockbuster AHL deal with Ottawa, scored 56 points in split time between the Senators and Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Williamsville native Cole Schneider

'A native of Williamsville, New York, Schneider (6’1”, 198 lbs., 8/26/1990) appeared in his first two NHL games in April 2016 with the Sabres. He finished the 2015-16 season leading all Rochester Americans (AHL) skaters with 56 points (21+35) in 73 games in 2015-16, including 14 points (4+10) in 19 games with the Americans after being acquired by the Sabres from the Ottawa … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Schneider

'In his first full NHL season in 2015-16, McCabe (6’0”, 214 lbs., 10/12/1993) recorded 14 points (4+10) in 77 games and led all Sabres with a plus-6 rating. His average ice time of 19:07 per game ranked him 11th among all NHL rookies and his 14 points tied for eighth-most among rookie defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign McCabe to 3-year deal