'Las Vegas could have a say in whether the Sabres watch Ullmark's development. Teams can protect only one goaltender in the upcoming expansion draft, and Buffalo also has No. 1 netminder Robin Lehner. The protection lists must be submitted Saturday, and the results of the expansion draft will be announced June 21.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark to two-year contract
Archives for June 14, 2017
Amerks MVP Ullmark gets contract extension with Sabres
'Teams can protect only one netminder from being selected by the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Sabres will surely protect Robin Lehner, their No. 1 goalie, who is also scheduled to be a restricted free agent. Each team’s list of protected players (seven forwards, three defensemen, one goaltender or eight skaters regardless of position and one goalie) must be submitted by … [Read more...] about Amerks MVP Ullmark gets contract extension with Sabres
Sabres Botterill deserved chance to be Penguin for one more day
'You’re more likely to see a Zamboni fly than to witness a sitting GM of another team welcomed back into the fold like this. But it speaks volumes as to how much Botterill is respected by the Penguins and how much his work over 10 seasons was appreciated.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Botterill deserved chance to be Penguin for one more day
Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark
'If the Vegas Golden Knights don’t select Ullmark in the upcoming expansion draft – given the Swede has morphed into top prospect, he could be grabbed – he might graduate to the Sabres next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark
Penguins could lose valuable Rick Tocchet
'Word out of Buffalo is Tocchet and Nashville assistant Phil Housley are the top candidates for the job, the NHL’s only vacant head coaching position. Some say Housley is the favorite because he was the Sabres’ No. 1 draft choice in 1982, played eight seasons for them and is in their Hall of Fame, as well as the Hockey Hall of Fame. Hiring him would please the Buffalo fans. But … [Read more...] about Penguins could lose valuable Rick Tocchet
Sabres GM Botterill hopes to hire coach by early next week
'In a text sent to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Botterill declined to reveal which candidates from the Cup finalists he still intends to interview after Pittsburgh beat Nashville to win the championship in Game 6 on Sunday. When asked specifically about his interest in Pittsburgh’s Rick Tocchet and Nashville’s Phil Housley, Botterill would only say: “I have respect for both … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Botterill hopes to hire coach by early next week
Sabres re-sign goalie Ullmark to 2-year contract extension
'Last year, he went 26-27-2 in 55 games with AHL Rochester. Selected by Buffalo in the sixth round of the 2012 draft, Ullmark spent the next two seasons playing in his native Sweden.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Ullmark to 2-year contract extension
Sabres ink G Ullmark to 2-year pact
'The 23-year-old joins a crowded crease in Buffalo, with Robin Lehner as a restricted free agent while Anders Nilsson is unrestricted.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink G Ullmark to 2-year pact
Sabres ink Ullmark
'Chances are good that if Ullmark isn’t lost in the Expansion Draft to Vegas, he’ll be up in Buffalo with Robin Lehner. New Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said in a statement, “Linus has worked hard both on and off the ice, and his performance at both the NHL and AHL levels has reflected those efforts.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Ullmark
Sabres re-sign Ullmark to two-year $1.5M deal
'The 23-year-old goaltender has appeared in 21 NHL games with the Sabres, posting an 8-11-2 record along with a 2.62 goal against average and .913 save percentage. This year in Rochester, Ullmark started 55 games and went 26-27-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Ullmark to two-year $1.5M deal
Sabres sign Ullmark to 2-year extension
'Drafted by the Sabres in the sixth round (163rd overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft, Ullmark spent most of the 2016-17 season with the Rochester Americans (AHL), where he led the league in saves (1,525) and minutes played (3,201:55). He also eclipsed his 2015-16 totals in every major category, compiling a 26-27-2 record with a .909 save percentage and a 2.87 goals-against average … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Ullmark to 2-year extension