'This is another smart move for the Sabres. Last season Wilson proved to be a versatile contributor with the blue and gold. While he will never wow anyone offensively, he can move up and down the lineup and play a big role killing penalties.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Scott Wilson to two-year deal
Archives for July 2, 2018
Bove: Sabres roster projection after the Ryan O'Reilly trade
'Acquired last week from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Conor Sheary is used to playing with elite players. Lining up on the left with Jack Eichel, Sheary will bring some desperately needed speed to the Sabres lineup. Sheary isn't a prototypical top-line winger, but he'll almost immediately become one of the most talented players Eichel has played with while in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Bove: Sabres roster projection after the Ryan O’Reilly trade
Sabres trade Ryan O'Reilly to the Blues
'Berglund played in only 57 games last season but finished fourth on the team with 17 goals. Sobotka finished with 31 points (11-20-31) in 81 games while Thompson netted just nine points in 41 games with the club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Ryan O’Reilly to the Blues
Is Ryan O'Reilly's signing bonus holding up a potential trade?
'"Look, there's always been conversations on some of our players throughout the league. With Ryan, to the direct question of Ryan's signing bonus, it's due by the end of the day today. It's no surprise, as I've said before, Ryan is a guy that teams ask about. When people are calling me to talk about our team, they're looking at our better players and, Ryan is certainly one of … [Read more...] about Is Ryan O’Reilly’s signing bonus holding up a potential trade?
Carter Hutton signs 3-year contract with the Sabres
'“Buffalo right out of the gate was real strong and they knew I was their guy and that was something that was real important to me," Hutton said during an appearance on NHL Network.' … [Read more...] about Carter Hutton signs 3-year contract with the Sabres
Hutton looking forward to opportunity, turning Sabres into a winner
'"I think they want to kind of protect him. It’s going to be a big year for him," Hutton said on his conference call with the media. "He’s a young kid coming up, and paying full-time in the NHL is a lot different than playing full-time in the AHL. I think they just don’t want to make any mistakes rushing him. They know he’s the guy of the future and have a lot of faith in … [Read more...] about Hutton looking forward to opportunity, turning Sabres into a winner
Brandon Hickey, Sabres agree to entry level contract
'"I wanted to come in and show him what I'm made of," Hickey added following a training session at HarborCenter. "I'm a mobile defenseman like him. That's definitely something that's cool to be in the same room and talk to someone like him."' … [Read more...] about Brandon Hickey, Sabres agree to entry level contract
O'Reilly traded to Blues by Sabres for three forwards, two draft picks
'The Blues paid a signing bonus O'Reilly was owed July 1, the newspaper reported. The Sabres would have had to pay it if O'Reilly was traded after that.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly traded to Blues by Sabres for three forwards, two draft picks
Sabres acquire Thompson, Berglund, Sobotka, 2 picks from Blues
'Thompson (6'5", 201 lbs., 10/30/1997) was St. Louis' first-round pick (26th overall) in the 2016 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut for the Blues in 2017-18, recording nine points (3+6) in 41 games. In 46 career AHL games for the Chicago Wolves and San Antonio Rampage, the forward has recorded 20 points (9+11) and added three points (2+1) in 10 AHL playoff contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Thompson, Berglund, Sobotka, 2 picks from Blues
Botterill sees opportunity for Thompson to grow with Sabres' core
'"We're very excited about that," Botterill said. "He comes into the league as a first-round pick, been in St. Louis his entire career, played in a lot of different roles - power play, penalty killing, wing, center - and I think that versatility is something that we were really intrigued by."' … [Read more...] about Botterill sees opportunity for Thompson to grow with Sabres’ core
Sabres, Hutton agree to 3-year deal
'During his six-year NHL career, Hutton has recorded a 63-39-17 career record with a 2.42 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage in 138 games with the Blues, Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks. Before turning pro, the Thunder Bay, Ontario native spent four seasons playing for the UMass Lowell River Hawks (Hockey East), where he ranks in the school's top 10 in … [Read more...] about Sabres, Hutton agree to 3-year deal
Hutton sees great opportunity, potential for success with Sabres
'"I got to play last year, that's probably the easiest way to put it," Hutton said. "…Last year it got to a point where I was playing so well I kind of forced their hand a bit and I was able to run with it a bit more, which I think really helped me to stay more in a rhythm and just play more important games."' … [Read more...] about Hutton sees great opportunity, potential for success with Sabres
Sabres goalie coach: Hutton will be 'ideal partner for Ullmark'
'"I first met Carter in Chicago, my first year as Developmental Goaltending Coach for the Blackhawks. I got a chance to work with him in the American League [in 2011-12], his second year coming out of university [at UMass-Lowell]," Allen said. "Carter makes a great first impression on and off the ice. He is a competitive guy that really battles on the ice and I could see early … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie coach: Hutton will be ‘ideal partner for Ullmark’
Get to know Carter Hutton, Buffalo's new goaltender
'Hutton should be well-known already within the Sabres organization, given his history with the Buffalo coaching staff. Hutton spent three seasons in Nashville when Phil Housley was an assistant on the Predators' bench.' … [Read more...] about Get to know Carter Hutton, Buffalo’s new goaltender
Sabres, Wilson agree to 2-year contract
'Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the seventh round (209th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft, Wilson was a member of Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup Championship team in 2017. Before turning pro, Wilson spent three seasons with UMass Lowell (Hockey East), where he compiled 95 points (39+56) in 109 career games and was named Hockey East Rookie of the Year in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Wilson agree to 2-year contract