'Buffalo made use of their time and resources by making additions to their big league roster as well as adding to the organizational depth in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Recap: Flurry of moves for Sabres as free agency opens over weekend
Archives for July 2017
Sabres add a depth center
'Josefson has had issues staying in the lineup over the years with multiple injuries during his career. The most games he has played in a season is 62 in the 2014-15 season where he scored six goals and registered eleven points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add a depth center
Bove: A way too early Buffalo Sabres opening night lineup projection
'As the offseason has progressed the biggest question, at least in my opinion, has shifted from the blue line to left wing. The depth chart on the left side is underwhelming, with a pretty substantial drop off after Evander Kane.' … [Read more...] about Bove: A way too early Buffalo Sabres opening night lineup projection
Projecting the Sabres' roster as competition for spots heats up
'Here’s an updated look at the Sabres’ depth chart, taking note of any contract situations that could hurt or help a player’s chance of being in Buffalo. A waiver exemption, based on age and experience, allows the player to be sent to Rochester without the risk of being claimed by another team. A two-way deal pays a higher salary in Buffalo and a lower one in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Projecting the Sabres’ roster as competition for spots heats up
Botterill hasn't shut door on Gionta's return, but is there a 'fit' any longer?
'Saturday’s four-player trade with Minneapolis that brought Jason Pominville, 34, back to Buffalo made it more difficult to find a role for Gionta to fill in Buffalo. Pominville also plays right wing and can fill the veteran leadership role as a third-liner and on special teams.' … [Read more...] about Botterill hasn’t shut door on Gionta’s return, but is there a ‘fit’ any longer?
Sabres GM Jason Botterill believes Chris Taylor right fit for Amerks
'“He was a player who was a high-end offensive player at the American Hockey League level that found a way to contribute in the National Hockey League and play National Hockey League games as a defensive player,” Botterill said Saturday, a day after he hired Taylor to coach the Amerks. “Goes to show you the hockey sense he has and sort of the hockey mind.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill believes Chris Taylor right fit for Amerks
Sabres have something to prove as Botterill creates competition everywhere
'The players will feel the heat when they arrive this fall. There will be at least 21 forwards fighting for 12 starting jobs. There will be 12 defensemen who want a spot in the top six. The crease will be crowded, too, after Saturday’s return of goalie Chad Johnson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have something to prove as Botterill creates competition everywhere
Chad Johnson ready to finish the job with Sabres; Wilcox added for depth
'“I think the fans really embraced me by the end of the season. They got to see what kind of goalie I was. I won a lot of games and had good numbers. To be able to come back and be a part of the organization again and have that drive to win and get back in playoffs is special for me.' … [Read more...] about Chad Johnson ready to finish the job with Sabres; Wilcox added for depth
Pouliot sees Sabres as right team for him to re-establish scoring touch
'“I fit right into the system that he wants to play,” Pouliot said. “It’s mostly about speed and forecheck and putting pressure on the D, turning pucks over. Last year, I had my fair share of penalty killing, which I never had before, which was very good personally and as a team.' … [Read more...] about Pouliot sees Sabres as right team for him to re-establish scoring touch
Mike Harrington: The organization means more than just the NHL
'You can easily make the case the Sabres and Colorado, which had 28th-place San Antonio in the AHL, were the two most pathetic organizations in hockey last season. Blame injuries all you want. The numbers are the numbers. There was no excuse for them.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The organization means more than just the NHL
Sabres Notebook: Amerks get help; no seven for Shattenkirk; Petersen to Kings
'The most intriguing signings are Seth Griffith and Kyle Criscuolo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Amerks get help; no seven for Shattenkirk; Petersen to Kings
Buffalo Sabres add goalteending depth in free agency
'“We wanted to add depth to our organization and strengthen Rochester, but also put us in a situation that if we ran into injuries in Buffalo that we would have players and can come in and contribute at the NHL level,” said Botterill. “As you’ll see with most of the guys we picked up today, we wanted guys in their mid-20s that could help us grow as an organization.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres add goalteending depth in free agency
GM Jason Botterill happy with Sabres: ‘It’s been a good week’
'“It’s a good situation here,” Botterill, who was hired May 11, said Saturday on a conference call. “It’s been a good week for our organization.”' … [Read more...] about GM Jason Botterill happy with Sabres: ‘It’s been a good week’
Sabres goalie Chad Johnson has ‘unfinished business’ in Buffalo
'“I see the organization going in the right direction. They’re committed to winning. That’s sort of what I want to be a part of.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson has ‘unfinished business’ in Buffalo
Sabres sign five, likely headed to AHL
'The five are anticipated to play in Rochester, the Sabres’ American Hockey League affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign five, likely headed to AHL