'The deal carries a cap hit of $845,000 per season, a source told The News. Asplund would earn $742,500 this season, $867,500 in 2019-20 and $925,000 in 2020-21.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Asplund to three-year, entry-level deal
Archives for May 24, 2018
Swedish team tweets farewell video for Sabres signee Pilut
'The Swedish notation in the tweet is translated, "Thank you Lawrence for your time in #HV71"' … [Read more...] about Swedish team tweets farewell video for Sabres signee Pilut
Kim Pegula says she stepped in as Bills, Sabres president to bring stability
''Laughing, she added, “Actually, I think it was a jump down — from owner to president. But we said, 'Who else is going to be (better) able to guide the organizations with leadership, vision, what we want to do in the future than ownership itself?' So just completely cutting off a layer of that decision-making process. It just made sense to us that I would take on that role.”'' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula says she stepped in as Bills, Sabres president to bring stability
Kim Pegula breaks silence on Russ Brandon departure
'“I was very disheartened because, obviously, we had put him in a high position of president of both teams and PSE,” Pegula said. “So when you put that amount of confidence in somebody and you are expecting them to do a job worthy of that title, and that’s not what you're getting back, it’s always disheartening.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula breaks silence on Russ Brandon departure
Sabres sign prospect Rasmus Asplund to entry-level contract
'The Swede compiled 20 goals and 62 points in 170 career SHL contests over parts of four campaigns.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Rasmus Asplund to entry-level contract
Sabres sign 2016 2nd-round pick Asplund to 3-year contract
'Asplund joins what’s becoming a Swedish invasion on a Buffalo team that includes prospects Alex Nylander, Lawrence Pilut and Victor Olofsson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2016 2nd-round pick Asplund to 3-year contract
Sabres sign Asplund to entry-level contract
'Buffalo's second round pick (33rd overall) in the 2016 NHL Draft has also represented Sweden in the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship back in 2016 and 2017. In 14 games played with Sweden in Finland and Canada, Asplund scored four goals and registered 12 points playing as a second / third line center role.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Asplund to entry-level contract
Sabres sign Rasmus Asplund to three-year, entry-level deal
'That said, this is a very nice addition for the Sabres organization. Asplund could immediately make an impact in Rochester next season and could end up in Buffalo if he has a strong offseason or start with the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Asplund to three-year, entry-level deal
Sabres sign prospect Asplund to entry level contract
'Asplund was picked in the second round of the 2016 NHL draft by the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Asplund to entry level contract
Sabres sign Asplund to entry-level contract
'Asplund (5'11", 176 lbs., 12/3/1997) posted career-high totals in goals (8) assists (20) and points (28) in 50 games during his third full season with Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League in 2017-18. The Filipstad, Sweden native played in parts of four total SHL seasons, posting 62 points (20+42) in 170 career games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Asplund to entry-level contract