'"It's always an interesting day during the year," Pouliot said in KeyBank Center. "There's always something going on. You hear the rumors and stuff, but we'll see.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready to rest, react as off day coincides with NHL trade deadline
Archives for February 26, 2018
Bruins bolster their winning feel by adding Nash, Gionta
'Nash is expected to add scoring on the second line. Gionta, who just returned from the Olympics, will give the Bruins depth.' … [Read more...] about Bruins bolster their winning feel by adding Nash, Gionta
Mike Harrington: Time for the Sabres' GM to make his mark
'Botterill is going to be looking for a big package for Kane and you would think something more than bags of pucks for Benoit Pouliot, Josh Gorges and others.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Time for the Sabres’ GM to make his mark
The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Bruins 1
'The Boston Bruins don't lose often. Unless they play the Buffalo Sabres, that is.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 4, Bruins 1
Brian Gionta signs with Boston Bruins
'His one-way, one-year contract will pay him $700,000. The Bruins are currently third in the Eastern Conference and are positioning themselves for a deep playoff run in advance of Monday's trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Brian Gionta signs with Boston Bruins
Sabres beat up Bruins with trade deadline looming
'“I’ll be probably looking at stuff most of the day,” Okposo said following Sunday afternoon’s 4-1 win against the Boston Bruins before 18,522 fans inside KeyBank Center. “It’s an exciting day for the league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat up Bruins with trade deadline looming
Sabres notes: Bruins land Rick Nash, Brian Gionta before trade deadline
'While Nash is three years removed from his last 40-goal season, he has scored 18 times this campaign and had 23 goals a year ago. The Bruins want him to play on the second line, a spot he occupied Sunday beside center David Krejci and Jake DeBrusk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Bruins land Rick Nash, Brian Gionta before trade deadline
Monday's Boston Coverage
New-look Bruins take it on the chin in loss to lowly Sabres (Boston Globe) Bruins make statement at deadline, land forward Rick Nash (Boston Globe) Bruins sign former Boston College star Brian Gionta (Boston Globe) By acquiring Rick Nash, the Bruins remade their No. 2 line (Boston Globe) Bruins give struggling Brandon Carlo some down time (Boston Globe) Bruins package Ryan … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage
Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Rick Nash’s debut for Boston
'“I’ve been through it before,” Okposo said. “It’s obviously hard to see teammates go. That comes with not having the season that we want. So we just kind of have to sit back and wait and see, and be professional.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 in Rick Nash’s debut for Boston
Sabres bounce back with 4-1 win over Boston
'I like this third period so far by the Sabres. They are not sitting back and letting the Bruins come at them. By locking things down, I want to see the team possess the puck and make it hard for the Bruins to get any offensive momentum their way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bounce back with 4-1 win over Boston
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
'"Law of averages. Keep shooting the puck on net."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Bruins
Gionta signs with the Bruins
'The 39-year old, 15-year NHL veteran spent three seasons as the Sabres captain from 2014 to 2017. Gionta suited up for 230 games with the Sabres, scoring 40 goals and 103 points.' … [Read more...] about Gionta signs with the Bruins
5 Observations: Sabres top Bruins 4-1
'With Pouliot's name getting thrown around in trade rumors, his 12th goal of the season certainly didn't hurt his value. Although he's been erratic and at times a defensive liability, Pouliot has proven to be a pleasant surprise this season and could likely be a nice depth player for a team looking to make a deep playoff run.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Sabres top Bruins 4-1
Sabres thump Bruins 4-1, settle in for trade deadline
'Pouliot, who could potentially be moved before Monday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline, scored for just the fourth time since January and now has three goals in the month of February. He could provide a contender some depth in the bottom six.' … [Read more...] about Sabres thump Bruins 4-1, settle in for trade deadline
Brian Gionta signs with Bruins
'The 39-year-old, who had not signed with a team after spending three seasons with the Sabres, had been practicing with Buffalo’s AHL team in Rochester and played in one game with the Amerks before heading to South Korea.' … [Read more...] about Brian Gionta signs with Bruins