'It was a three-year Buffalo career full of headlines. There were goals and handcuffs. He made friends and enemies. There were joyous days for children and an investigation of sexual assault.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Kane, end winger’s roller-coaster run in Buffalo
Archives for February 27, 2018
Sabres add O'Regan, ex-linemate of Eichel and AHL Rookie of the Year
'"We are very impressed with his skill level, certainly his hockey sense," Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill said. "You look at last year and the success he had in the American Hockey League, we think he's ready to make the jump here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres add O’Regan, ex-linemate of Eichel and AHL Rookie of the Year
Kane on chance with Sharks: 'Excitement probably doesn't do it enough justice'
'"I really enjoyed my time here in Buffalo," Kane said. "On the ice we didn't have the success as a team we envisioned and all wanted to and that was the hardest part. But I was able to create a lot of good friendships outside and inside the organization and those were friendships I'll always have moving forward here. I have great memories of the community work I was able to do … [Read more...] about Kane on chance with Sharks: ‘Excitement probably doesn’t do it enough justice’
Though deadline was quiet, Botterill vows changes for Sabres
'"So you're looking for a response," Botterill said. "You're looking for a performance. I understand where we are from a skill level sometimes, and that's on management to improve our skill level. From a compete standpoint and preparation, we have to get better as an organization in those elements."' … [Read more...] about Though deadline was quiet, Botterill vows changes for Sabres
Mike Harrington: Botterill's first deadline day with Sabres is a dud
'The general manager with the Stanley Cup rings was supposed to come in here and fix things. And maybe someday he will. But all we have at this point is the here and now.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Botterill’s first deadline day with Sabres is a dud
Bar where Kane had altercation says adios to former Sabres forward
'After the Sabres traded Kane to San Jose on Monday, Bottoms Up on Chippewa Street sent a tweet that read, "Adios Evander Kane. #ThanksForTheMemories #Kidding"' … [Read more...] about Bar where Kane had altercation says adios to former Sabres forward
Roth: For Brian Gionta, life comes full circle — again
' At 39, Gionta, should he dress, will officially begin his 16th NHL season Tuesday night against Carolina, which is 16 more than most scouts thought he’d play at 5 feet 7.' … [Read more...] about Roth: For Brian Gionta, life comes full circle — again
Sabres trade Evander Kane: ‘We have to make changes’
'“I’m not putting all the blame on Evander Kane,” Botterill said. “There’s a lot of blame to go around – coaching staff, management, players. We have to be better in certain situations.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Evander Kane: ‘We have to make changes’
Sabres acquire former college star Danny O’Regan
'You might’ve heard of his linemates that year: Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues, two current Sabres. With O’Regan at left wing, they formed perhaps the NCAA’s most lethal trio.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire former college star Danny O’Regan
Tuesday's San Jose Coverage
Why the Sharks changed course, traded for a potential rental with a checkered past (San Jose Mercury News) Kurtenbach: Five reasons the Sharks traded for Evander Kane (San Jose Mercury News) Evander Kane: 10 things to know about newest San Jose Shark (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks trade for Evander Kane, productive forward who comes with baggage (San Francisco … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage
Sharks boost scoring by acquiring Evander Kane from Sabres
'San Jose never replaced forward Patrick Marleau after he left as a free agent last July for Toronto, waiting for the right moment to add a top-six forward.' … [Read more...] about Sharks boost scoring by acquiring Evander Kane from Sabres
NHL trade deadline 2018: Sharks acquire Evander Kane from the Sabres
'For the Sabres, the deal may be seen as a bit of a disappointment. Or a giant one. After watching the Rangers get three players and two picks for a 33-year-old rental in Nash, acquiring a prospect and two picks for a winger still in his prime and the same amount of points as Nash may be bittersweet. The Sabres were starting to push up against the deadline, and they may have … [Read more...] about NHL trade deadline 2018: Sharks acquire Evander Kane from the Sabres
Statistically Speaking: Sharks get Kane at bargain price
'It sure looks like the Sabres whiffed on this deal.' … [Read more...] about Statistically Speaking: Sharks get Kane at bargain price
Sabres trade forward Evander Kane to Sharks
'In 196 games with the Sabres, Kane scored 68 goals, 50 assists, had 261 penalty minutes and a minus-45 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade forward Evander Kane to Sharks
Evander Kane trade grades: Sabres' Jason Botterill flunks first deadline test
'HL and downtrodden Buffalo fans won't enjoy the fruits of this trade until 2022 or later.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane trade grades: Sabres’ Jason Botterill flunks first deadline test