'Deslauriers is a hard-hitting forward, who spent the past four seasons in Buffalo. He was demoted to Rochester last month after being the odd-man out once Buffalo claimed Jordan Nolan off waivers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Redmond in trading Deslauriers to Canadiens
Archives for October 5, 2017
Sabres acquire Redmond from Canadiens for Deslauriers
'Selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the seventh round of the 2008 NHL draft, Redmond has appeared in parts of five NHL seasons, totaling 38 points (nine goals, 29 assists) in 130 games with Montreal, the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets. He recorded 100 points (29 goals, 71 assists) in 190 career regular-season AHL games, adding 19 points (four goals, 15 assists) in … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Redmond from Canadiens for Deslauriers
Eichel happy to remain in Buffalo for the next nine years
'"I couldn't be more excited about the future in Buffalo. Both sides wanted to get a deal done. The Pegulas have a lot of faith in me."' … [Read more...] about Eichel happy to remain in Buffalo for the next nine years
Housley won't rule out Bogosian for Thursday
'Housley was also tight lipped on if he’ll name a captain or not, “We’re going to evaluate that today, we might have something tomorrow, but obviously we’re going to have to have captains tomorrow in our lineup and we’re going to evaluate that today and we’ll see where that leaves us tomorrow.”' … [Read more...] about Housley won’t rule out Bogosian for Thursday
Sabres send Deslauriers to Montreal
'Redmond will report to the Americans to add to a defense corps that already includes Nathan Paetsch, Taylor Fedun, Casey Nelson, and Brendan Guhle among others. The Amerks will open their season on Friday when they host the Syracuse Crunch at Blue Cross Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Deslauriers to Montreal
Sabres, Eichel feel they reached "the perfect deal"
'"I just look forward to being a part of this city for the next nine years and all the successes we're going to have," Eichel said in his opening remarks on Wednesday. "I want to bring so much excitement to this team, this organization, and this city. Our team is heading in the right direction and I couldn't be more excited for the future here in Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Eichel feel they reached “the perfect deal”
Eichel: “I wanted to be here as long as I could”
'“It’s a bit overwhelming. Not the contract itself. When you finally agree to a contract like that, it’s pretty emotional just thinking about everything you’ve gone through you’re whole life and everything your family has done for you.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel: “I wanted to be here as long as I could”
Sabres deal for a defenseman
'Redmond split time between Montreal and the AHL’s St John’s Ice Caps last season. He had 5 assists in 16 games with the Canadiens and 18 points in 26 games with St John’s. He was originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers in the seventh round of the 2008 draft. Redmond has 38 points in 130 NHL games for Montreal, Colorado and Winnipeg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal for a defenseman
Four Thoughts Ahead of the 2017-2018 Season
'“I don’t know what happened last year. I’m not concerned about that. I’m looking forward here. Those things, they’re going to change,” the head coach added. “They have to. You look at all the games we’ve played in the preseason, we’ve only scored the first goal once, so you know how important those starts are.”' … [Read more...] about Four Thoughts Ahead of the 2017-2018 Season
Parking tips for Sabres home opener
'Motorists are encouraged to park in city-owned parking ramps, with prices ranging from $2 to $10.' … [Read more...] about Parking tips for Sabres home opener
Eichel ready for more responsibility with Sabres
'"It's definitely been a whirlwind for me the past 24 hours," Eichel said Wednesday. "Sitting here right now, I don't think I'd ever imagine this. I'm looking at my 21st birthday in a few weeks, I never imagined I'd have the opportunity to do this, to play hockey for a living … I just look forward to being a part of this city for the next nine years and all the successes we're … [Read more...] about Eichel ready for more responsibility with Sabres
Eichel: I owe it to Buffalo to do something special here
'"This city means so much to me, and I like to think I mean a lot to this city as well," Eichel said during a press conference on Wednesday. "This organization has been nothing but great to me since the first day I walked in the doors.' … [Read more...] about Eichel: I owe it to Buffalo to do something special here
News and notes from Wednesday's practice
'"He should be in there," Pominville said. "I think I everyone was kind of telling him to go in there and giving him a push to go in there. I think it's important. He was probably a little embarrassed and shy, he didn't want to go in there, but I think it was the right thing to do. He did it and he did a good job."' … [Read more...] about News and notes from Wednesday’s practice
Sabres acquire Redmond from Montreal
'Selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the seventh round (184th overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft, Redmond has appeared in parts of five NHL seasons, totaling 38 points (9+29) and a plus-11 rating in 130 games with Montreal, the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets. He has recorded 100 points (29+71) in 190 career regular-season AHL games, adding 19 points (4+15) in 35 AHL … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Redmond from Montreal