'"When you have those ankle injuries that Eichel had, I mean that's no joke.... What he was battling was a real nuisance, but when he was playing, his numbers are unbelievable."' … [Read more...] about Rupp: Eichel has potential to be top five center next year
Archives for August 2017
Sabres firmly in the mix to land Will Butcher
'When asked about a potential timetable for a decision Bartlett added: "Not sure, whenever he's [Butcher] comfortable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres firmly in the mix to land Will Butcher
Sabres still in consideration for free agent Will Butcher
'“(Butcher) is coming off an amazing year. We certainly have interest. There’s a lot of interest in the league. He’s going through a process to make a decision. We’re excited to be a part of the equation. We’ll see what happens over the next week or so.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres still in consideration for free agent Will Butcher
Analyst: Sabres top pick a 'stud' this summer
'"Casey Mittelstadt is a stud," NHL Network's Mike Kelly wrote. "Puck seemingly follows him around the ice and a few NHL guys raved about his skill level."' … [Read more...] about Analyst: Sabres top pick a ‘stud’ this summer
2017-18 team-by-team NHL season outlook: Previewing the Buffalo Sabres
'Of the NHL's worst teams last season -- and the Sabres qualify, considering they finished in the Atlantic cellar for the third time in four years -- Buffalo has maybe the most promising "it" factor. Combine Eichel's potential as a top-tier center with more production from Kane and a couple of fresh faces for depth on a better stocked defense, and add Housley's blue-line … [Read more...] about 2017-18 team-by-team NHL season outlook: Previewing the Buffalo Sabres
Butcher's decision likely to come in another week
'"I think it's going to take about another week," Butcher's player agent Steve Bartlett said with Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet on The Instigators on Tuesday. "We started out with a very broad number of teams that had called and expressed interest, we went to a process of phone interviews, and then we started to work it down to a manageable number that he thought offered what … [Read more...] about Butcher’s decision likely to come in another week
Fans to experience upgrades, new incentives at Sabres games this season
'One thing the team continues to produce is a family friendly environment for the fans. This year, the Sabres have added the new Blue Cross Kids Zone in the 100 level that will offer fun activities for the younger Sabres fans. The team is also offering family packs for 10 games this season with specially priced kids tickets five games.' … [Read more...] about Fans to experience upgrades, new incentives at Sabres games this season
Eichel No. 14 on NHL Network's list of top centers but poised for 'absolute explosion'
'"I think he's going to have a similar next season as to what Connor McDavid had this past season -- just an absolute explosion," Rupp said in the episode on centers that NHL Network first aired Sunday night and will have regular repeat runs the next few weeks. ... "We know he's moving in the right direction. He's going to be toward the top of the list next year."' … [Read more...] about Eichel No. 14 on NHL Network’s list of top centers but poised for ‘absolute explosion’
Eichel: 'I want to be in Buffalo when we start winning'
'Eichel is undoubtedly going to become the highest-paid player in Sabres history by a large margin. It stands to reason his camp might be looking for a deal in the eight-year, $80-million range but the Sabres are believed to be balking at a $10 million per year cap hit for the 20-year-old and might be more interested in a figure in the $9 million range.' … [Read more...] about Eichel: ‘I want to be in Buffalo when we start winning’
Girgensons believes he can score 20 goals in a season
'"I put in a lot of work this summer on and off the ice. Really focused on shooting, needed to get better at that."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons believes he can score 20 goals in a season
The waiting game
'Eichel is not going to earn as much as McDavid got in his new deal unless he holds off on signing until next offseason and puts up a similar year of production that McDavid did in 2016-17. Plus, he will probably have to lead the Sabres to the playoffs along with beating out McDavid in scoring and win the Hart Trophy. That won't be an easy feat to accomplish.' … [Read more...] about The waiting game
Girgensons signs two-year, $3.2 million deal with Sabres
'Girgensons, 23, is coming off the least productive of his four NHL seasons last year as he posted a career-low 16 points in 75 games. Girgensons had back-to-back seven-goal seasons under coach Dan Bylsma and did not flourish under the former coach's system.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons signs two-year, $3.2 million deal with Sabres
Sabres hold line on individual ticket starting prices, revamp Mini-Packs
'Single-game tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 16. Tickets for home preseason games, priced at $22-$45, go on sale Aug. 30.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold line on individual ticket starting prices, revamp Mini-Packs
Sabres re-sign Zemgus Girgensons to two-year contract
'The arrival of centers Jack Eichel and Ryan O’Reilly and other talented forwards pushed Girgensons down the lineup and out of the No. 1 center spot. The 12th overall pick in 2012 has spent much of the last two years shuttling between center and the wing on the third or fourth line. He has 14 goals over that span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Zemgus Girgensons to two-year contract
For Jack Eichel, the money is secondary
'"I've made it clear that I want to be a Sabre. I want to be in Buffalo when we start winning. I want to reward the city. It's been two great years. I don't want to go anywhere else," he said.' … [Read more...] about For Jack Eichel, the money is secondary