'Wilson, meanwhile, has yet to appear in an NHL game this season because he broke his ankle during a September practice. He had six goals and eight assists in 49 games for the Sabres last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Danny O’Regan, Scott Wilson, send Lawrence Pilut to Rochester
Archives for February 23, 2019
Lance Lysowski's Sabres Mailbag: Will Botterill make a trade before the deadline?
'The more likely move is the Sabres trading Jason Pominville to a contender.' … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski’s Sabres Mailbag: Will Botterill make a trade before the deadline?
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner might’ve found long-term home in Buffalo
'But given the supreme chemistry Skinner shares with captain Jack Eichel and how much he seems to like the organization and Buffalo, it seems highly unlikely the Sabres will deal him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner might’ve found long-term home in Buffalo
Sabres recall Danny O’Regan, Scott Wilson, send Lawrence Pilut down
'Meanwhile, Wilson, 26, has scored three goals and seven points in 17 AHL outings this season. The Sabres sent Wilson down in January so he could receive game action after recovering from a broken ankle that sidelined him three months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Danny O’Regan, Scott Wilson, send Lawrence Pilut down
Saturday's Washington Coverage
Deal-making Capitals end trip in Buffalo (The Sports Xchange) The Capitals are looking for a rare sweep of the Buffalo Sabres (NBC Sports Washington) Capitals at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Caps Reach End of Road Trip in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Sabres place Kyle Okposo on IR; demote Pilut to AHL
'Okposo is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with his third concussion in less than three years. The 30-year-old was felled by a punch to the face during a fight with New York Islanders defenseman Tony DeAngelo in a 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers on Feb. 15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Kyle Okposo on IR; demote Pilut to AHL
Sabres call up O'Regan, Wilson; assign Pilut to Rochester
'O'Regan has had a pretty good season with the Amerks this season with 18 goals and 34 points in all 53 games played. The 25-year-old is fourth in overall team scoring this season, and tied for third on the team in goals. He was also on pace to set a career-high in goals through 76 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up O’Regan, Wilson; assign Pilut to Rochester
Larkin: Strongly believe the Sabres 'need to pay Jeff Skinner whatever he wants'
'"He may finish second in the NHL in goals. The Sabres have a lot of cap space, so he'll have a lot of leverage but Skinner has to know there's a cap on his value. If the asking price is $7.5 to $8 million dollars, the Sabres have to meet that demand. If he asks for around $10 million dollars, then yes, that might be a point where you have to move on."' … [Read more...] about Larkin: Strongly believe the Sabres ‘need to pay Jeff Skinner whatever he wants’
Sabres recall O'Regan, Wilson from Amerks
'In corresponding moves, forward Kyle Okposo has been placed on injured reserve and defenseman Lawrence Pilut has been assigned to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall O’Regan, Wilson from Amerks
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres goalie prospect Jonas Johansson out for season (Buffalo News) Amerks rally past Comets for OT win (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks pull off wild comeback, stun Comets in overtime (Amerks.com) Elie embracing fresh start with Amerks (Amerks.com) Johansson undergoes season-ending surgery (Amerks.com) Comets fall in overtime, extend point streak to eight … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage