'The Devils and Buffalo Sabres seem to come up the most as people plot the most likely destination for July 1’s marquee player, but the Rangers still have some cap space after getting Brendan Smith to stay and, as always, covet name players.' … [Read more...] about Devils, Sabres seem to have inside track on Shattenkirk, this year’s free agent prize
Archives for June 2017
Housley is closing in on his staff
'It seems like Andrew Allen is staying as Housley's goaltender coach and Tom Ward is still listed on the Sabres' web site. Housley said, “As far as assistant coaches go, I think we're getting close and we're just trying to nail them down, what are good fits for me and our team and our organization.”' … [Read more...] about Housley is closing in on his staff
If the Sabres gave out an offer sheet, what would it cost?
'It's not done very often, but if a team decides to put an offer sheet on a player on or after July 1, here is the compensation...'. … [Read more...] about If the Sabres gave out an offer sheet, what would it cost?
5 UFAs Sabres should target
'Gagner will get a hefty raise, but how much more is he worth? If he can be signed for something reasonable (less than $4M per year) the Sabres should consider adding him into the mix.' … [Read more...] about 5 UFAs Sabres should target
Biggest name in NHL free agency would help Sabres' defense
'Here’s a look at the unrestricted free agents, starting with the Sabres’ biggest need.' … [Read more...] about Biggest name in NHL free agency would help Sabres’ defense
Report: Sabres start contract extension discussions with Jack Eichel
'If superstar Connor McDavid’s reported new contract – an eight-year deal with an average annual value of $13.25 million – is any indication, Eichel will break the bank. Eichel, of course, almost certainly won’t sign a deal worth as much as McDavid’s. Still, he could receive a long-term contract worth perhaps $8 million a season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres start contract extension discussions with Jack Eichel
Sabres face challenges adding talent in free agency
'That might sound like a lot, but the Sabres have RFAs Nathan Beaulieu, Zemgus Girgensons, Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson, Robin Lehner and Evan Rodrigues to re-sign. Their new deals will likely be bigger and eat up much of that space. Performance bonuses from other players will also help shrink the cap number.' … [Read more...] about Sabres face challenges adding talent in free agency
LeBrun: Preliminary extension talks between Sabres and Eichel's camp going well
'Peter Fish is Eichel's agent. Eichel has one year left on his entry level deal, if for some reason he were to make it to July 1st, 2018 without an extension he would become a restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about LeBrun: Preliminary extension talks between Sabres and Eichel’s camp going well
Report: Johnson may be returning to Buffalo
'Johnson loved his season here in Buffalo. The only reason he left is he was able to go home and sign with Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Report: Johnson may be returning to Buffalo
Report: Cal Petersen headed to the Kings
'Los Angeles Kings Insider for Fox Sports West, Jon Rosen tweeted that he believes that Petersen has agreed to term with the Kings.' … [Read more...] about Report: Cal Petersen headed to the Kings
Report: Chad Johnson will likely return to Sabres
'The move allows Ullmark another year to develop his game in the AHL, while remaining under contract the following season. New GM Jason Botterill has said several times that he plans on being competitive and taking the necessary time to develop players in Rochester. This move proves that, while also providing the Sabres with a very capable backup, who has proven to be a likable … [Read more...] about Report: Chad Johnson will likely return to Sabres
Botterill will need creativity to improve Sabres' roster this week
'Here’s a look at the players with a realistic shot to be in the opening-night lineup Oct. 5, plus their salary cap number (asterisks represent the qualifying offers for unsigned restricted free agents)...'. … [Read more...] about Botterill will need creativity to improve Sabres’ roster this week
Sabres move on from Randy Cunneyworth, longtime scout Jon Christiano
'Drafted by Buffalo in 1980, Cunneyworth returned to Rochester after a 19-year playing career. He was the Amerks’ coach from 2000 to 2008. After working as an assistant coach in Atlanta and head coach in Montreal, he came back to the Sabres’ organization as a pro scout in 2013.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move on from Randy Cunneyworth, longtime scout Jon Christiano
London teen Bryson drafted 99th by Sabres
'"I was going to focus in more on the sixth or seventh round because that's when I thought it would be," Bryson said, "but Buffalo didn't have a fifth or sixth-round pick, so I guess they didn't want me to slip to the seventh. "It was nice."' … [Read more...] about London teen Bryson drafted 99th by Sabres
Sabres release Cunneyworth
'The Sabres have also fired pro scouts Jon Christiano and Jim Kovachik. Gone from the amateur side are Keith Hendrickson, Brandon Jay and Kevin Prendergast.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release Cunneyworth