'All of which makes the return for Kane that much more head-scratching. In getting a conditional first-rounder in 2019, a conditional fourth-rounder in 2020 and middling prospect Dan O’Regan, there’s a real possibility the Sabres will ultimately have nothing to show for Kane. The Sabres got zero certainty in terms of a draft pick or a player.' … [Read more...] about Sharks acquire Kane from Sabres – and the price wasn’t nearly as high as advertised
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Kane traded to the Sharks
'O'Regan, 24, and was a fifth round pick of the Sharks in the 2012 NHL Draft. He played with Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues at Boston University back in the 2014-15 season. He's played 19 games in the NHL this year with just four assists. In the AHL with the San Jose Barracuda, O'Regan has seven goals and 18 assists in 31 games.' … [Read more...] about Kane traded to the Sharks
Sabres end deadline day making just one trade
'Lehner may be the most interesting of the players not traded on Monday, while veterans like Gorges and Pouliot will probably be gone this offseason. Lehner will need a new contract in the offseason, so Botterill can either sign him to a long term-deal or he could trade Lehner's rights to a team looking for a goalie. The 26-year old goaltender currently carries a cap hit of $4 … [Read more...] about Sabres end deadline day making just one trade
Sabres' Botterill only had one legitimate offer for Evander Kane
'“It was a difficult market for rentals. We had a lot of conversations out there, there certainly was a lot of interest, but I think you saw with the rental market it was more of a difficult market than previous years.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill only had one legitimate offer for Evander Kane
Evander Kane traded to San Jose for conditional 2019 first-round pick, prospect
'This season Kane started the year on an absolute tear but has since cooled down at a startling rate. Since December 22, [26 games] Kane has only seven points [5G, 2A]. In the Sabres' first 35 games Kane had 33 points.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane traded to San Jose for conditional 2019 first-round pick, prospect
Sabres trade Evander Kane to Sharks for a conditional 1st round pick
'The haul, is less than what was expected for Kane (1st round pick, prospect, player & conditional) — considering the returns the Rangers received for Rick Nash and the assets acquired by the Blues and Blackhawks in their respective deals on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Evander Kane to Sharks for a conditional 1st round pick
Botterill discusses deadline day, state of Sabres
'"We certainly had a lot of interest, a lot of discussion with different teams," Botterill said. "The bottom line is we had one legitimate offer for Evander, and that's why we worked off of it with San Jose."' … [Read more...] about Botterill discusses deadline day, state of Sabres
Sabres acquire O'Regan, picks from Sharks
'O'Regan (5'10", 185 lbs., 1/30/1994) has appeared in a career-high 19 NHL games with the Sharks in his second professional season in 2017-18, tallying four assists. In his first professional season with the San Jose Barracuda, he earned the Red Garrett Award as the AHL rookie of the year with a team-high 58 points (23+35) in 63 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire O’Regan, picks from Sharks