'He skated in a career-best 75 games last season after signing a one-year extension last September.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to 2-year deal
Archives for August 2017
Sabres agree to two-year deal with C Girgensons
'Girgensons wrote in a social media post: "Very excited to be back in Buffalo for two more years! Looking forward to the upcoming season"' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to two-year deal with C Girgensons
Sabres re-sign Girgensons
'That gives the Sabres just over $7.2 million of cap space left.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Girgensons
The Sabres announce single-game tickets
'The Box Office prices are the same as last year, but Mini-Packs have been reduced depending on the tier.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres announce single-game tickets
Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to two-year deal
'There's no denying that Girgensons has seen his play slip in the past two seasons. However, a new coach could change that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zemgus Girgensons to two-year deal
Buffalo Sabres set prices, on-sale date for 2017-2018 single-game tickets
'The team will once again use a dynamic ticket pricing that categorizes each game into one of three pricing tiers to determine the initial box office ticket price for individual game tickets. As fans purchase tickets, the price of each individual game can rise or fall, but will never fall below season ticket prices. The pricing plan for the 2017-18 season includes seven Tier 1 … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres set prices, on-sale date for 2017-2018 single-game tickets
Sabres sign Girgensons to 2-year deal
'Girgensons (6'2", 200 lbs., 1/5/1994) will enter his fifth season as a member of the Sabres in 2017-18 after the team selected him in the first round (14th overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft. In his first four NHL seasons, the Riga, Latvia native has totaled 86 points (37+49) and 77 penalty minutes in 277 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Girgensons to 2-year deal
Sabres announce ticket prices, on-sale dates for 2017-18
'Mini-Packs, which go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, Aug. 23, give fans the opportunity to create their own ticket package composed of anywhere from five to 39 games. By purchasing a Mini-Pack this season, fans will receive all of their games at the box office price of a Tier 3 game. Additionally, Mini-Pack holders will not pay a ticket service charge and will have … [Read more...] about Sabres announce ticket prices, on-sale dates for 2017-18
Sabres among teams in the running for Hobey Baker Award winner Will Butcher
'Like Vesey, Butcher becomes an unrestricted free agent at midnight on Aug. 16. The Post says Butcher is expected to meet with the Sabres, New Jersey Devils and the expansion Vegas Golden Knights before making a decision.' … [Read more...] about Sabres among teams in the running for Hobey Baker Award winner Will Butcher
Report: Will Butcher to visit Sabres
'Butcher, according to the Post, might hold a grudge against the Avalanche because the team told his agent in 2015 it had no interest in signing him. Patrick Roy, Colorado’s former coach and vice president, reportedly didn’t want undersized defensemen. Butcher is listed at 5-foot-10 and 186 pounds. Roy resigned a year ago, and the Avalanche scouted Butcher throughout last … [Read more...] about Report: Will Butcher to visit Sabres
Report: Butcher to visit with Sabres
'While Butcher may be a bit undersized at 5' 10" and 190-pounds, he is a smooth skating, mobile, left-handed defenseman with an offensive upside to his game. With the Sabres, Butcher would likely start in the American Hockey League with the Rochester Americans with the hopes that he develops into a NHL-ready defenseman.' … [Read more...] about Report: Butcher to visit with Sabres
Report: Hobey Baker Award winner Will Butcher expected to visit with Sabres
'Butcher, 22, was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the fifth round of the 2013 draft. According to Chambers, the Wisconsin native is expected to visit the Sabres, New Jersey Devils, and Vegas Golden Knights. Butcher will very likely get calls from other teams as the clock ticks past midnight.' … [Read more...] about Report: Hobey Baker Award winner Will Butcher expected to visit with Sabres
Sabres express interest in Will Butcher, two sides hoping to talk soon
'Just minutes after becoming an unrestricted free agent the Buffalo Sabres reached out to Will Butcher's camp, expressing their interest in signing the 22-year-old defenseman. According to Butcher's agent, the two sides are hoping to engage in further discussions in the near future (possibly as soon as Wednesday).' … [Read more...] about Sabres express interest in Will Butcher, two sides hoping to talk soon
Eichel, Sabres set for fresh start
'"I think that that next step in terms of being a dominant player and a leader on our team with more of an impact, it should be there next season," Eichel said. "Some of us are getting older and we should start building more confidence in ourselves and start expecting more out of ourselves."' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Sabres set for fresh start
The curious case of Rasmus Ristolainen: What role is Sabres D-man best suited for?
'The big question from this now is why his numbers at 5-on-5 stink, because it’s not just who he faces or who he plays with. The NHL doesn’t really track numbers that tell us any answers in that regard, but dedicated hobbyists do. One of the big findings from the last few years is that carrying the puck over the line instead of dumping and chasing led to more than twice as many … [Read more...] about The curious case of Rasmus Ristolainen: What role is Sabres D-man best suited for?