'Connor McDavid signed an extension that will average $12.5 million starting next season. Leon Draisaitl got $8.5 million on his extension.' … [Read more...] about Eichel and the Sabres agree on a contract extension
Archives for October 2017
JW: Great Start
'This is why it was so important to win that race to the bottom. For their woeful play for one season, the Sabres locked up an elite talent for what contractually will amount to eleven years. Simply put, there is no other way to acquire a player like this. Teams do not get access to them. They’re available at the top, and the Sabres got in before the NHL took the floor out of … [Read more...] about JW: Great Start
Sabres send down two players. Two go on IR
'There are 10 new faces on the Buffalo roster, which is 40-percent of the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send down two players. Two go on IR
McCabe felt good in practice
'“Yes, we did have injuries in the previous years, but even our starts in this preseason have been very subpar, so that’s something that we really need to dial in here at the start of the season and especially in our first game, make a statement in front of our home crowd that you know we’re coming to play this year and we really have to have a good first 20 minutes to set the … [Read more...] about McCabe felt good in practice
Eichel signs long-term extension with Buffalo Sabres, reportedly to be named captain
'But wait, there's more. According to KHL Insider Aivis Kalninš, the Sabres are also expected to name Eichel the teams next captain.' … [Read more...] about Eichel signs long-term extension with Buffalo Sabres, reportedly to be named captain
2017-2018 Preview: Is this the year the Sabres end their playoff drought?
'However, it's very hard to argue that the Sabres defense isn't much improved with the additions of Marco Scandella, Nathan Beaulieu, and Victor Antipin.' … [Read more...] about 2017-2018 Preview: Is this the year the Sabres end their playoff drought?
Sabres, Eichel Agree to 8-year Extension
'Last season Eichel became the 4th player in franchise history to lead the team in points before turning 21.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Eichel Agree to 8-year Extension
Sabres, Eichel agree to terms on extension
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has agreed to terms with forward Jack Eichel on an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $10 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Eichel agree to terms on extension
Sabres assign Malone, Nylander to Rochester
'The Sabres now have 25 players (14 forwards, nine defensemen and two goaltenders) on their training camp roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Malone, Nylander to Rochester
Following return to practice, McCabe optimistic for Thursday
'"Today's practice was a good measure," Housley said. "There was a lot of battling and he looked great out there."' … [Read more...] about Following return to practice, McCabe optimistic for Thursday
Housley drawing good first impression of Kane
'"He's a veteran guy and I don't take into regard what has happened in the past," Housley insisted Monday in KeyBank Center. "I only see what's in front of me day to day. Evander has been a great role model for our guys on and off the ice. He's a hard worker. He leads by example and that's part of the reason. You're moving the 'A' around to different individuals to see how our … [Read more...] about Housley drawing good first impression of Kane
Sabres Notebook: Housley likes HarborCenter
'"I'd like to take advantage of HarborCenter with the two sheets of ice when we can because it's always good to do the things we're trying to do at high tempo and high pace,' Housley said. "A fresh sheet of ice does that. Mentally, the guys feel better when they feel faster and they're not on the ice 40 minutes on the same sheet where the snow can get built up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Housley likes HarborCenter
Sabres Kane on Vegas shooting: 'This type of stuff is just sickening!'
'"I woke up this morning and had quite a few text messages from some friends, buddies and my parents," Kane said Monday morning in KeyBank Center after the Sabres held off-ice workouts. "I didn't really know what was going on until I got on the Internet and saw what was happening. It just makes you sick."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Kane on Vegas shooting: ‘This type of stuff is just sickening!’
Sabres’ Evander Kane making positive impression on Phil Housley
'“I don’t take into regard what’s happened in the past,” Housley said. “I only see what’s happened in front of me day-to-day. Evander’s been a great role model for our guys on and off the ice. He’s a hard worker on the ice. He leads by example, and that’s part of the reason.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evander Kane making positive impression on Phil Housley
Sabres’ decision-makers still discussing vacant captaincy
'“We’re still evaluating that part of who’s going to wear a letter,” Housley said inside KeyBank Center. “We have a good leadership group in there. That’s something that the coaches will be talking (about) today and tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ decision-makers still discussing vacant captaincy