'"It's motivation to help our team right now because you want to get into the playoffs and then you're also looking long-term with this team and this organization," Botterill said Monday afternoon at KeyBank Center. "That's why we felt good about making this move. Because it solidified both things: short-term - helping our team getting into the playoffs - and long-term - … [Read more...] about Botterill sees promise in Montour growing with young Sabres group
Archives for February 2019
Housley on Montour: 'He plays the game we want to play'
'"He plays the game the way we want to play," Housley said. "He's a highly skilled, puck moving defenseman that can join the rush, and that's the way we want to play. It's going to be a great fit for our team."' … [Read more...] about Housley on Montour: ‘He plays the game we want to play’
Sabres assign O'Regan to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forward Danny O'Regan to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign O’Regan to Rochester
Sabres assign Wilcox to Rochester
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned goaltender Adam Wilcox to the Rochester Americans (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Wilcox to Rochester
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
C.J. Smith, central Iowa's first NHL goal-scorer, hopes to take his pro game another step further (Des Moines Register) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
'Rally' begins with Carter Hutton making big saves for Sabres
'Hutton stopped 70 of 73 shots against the Lightning and Capitals, including 31 against the defending Stanley Cup champions. His spectacular saves energized his teammates and kept the Sabres' fading playoff hopes alive.' … [Read more...] about ‘Rally’ begins with Carter Hutton making big saves for Sabres
Sabres acquire defenseman Brandon Montour from Anaheim for Brendan Guhle, 1st-round pick
'Montour has played on Anaheim's top pairing this season and is averaging 22 minutes, 40 seconds per game. He ranked fourth on the team in power-play ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Brandon Montour from Anaheim for Brendan Guhle, 1st-round pick
Mike Harrington: Sabres stray from the norm as deadline day approaches
'The Sabres' restricted free agents are Beaulieu, Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson, Evan Rodrigues, Jake McCabe and Linus Ullmark. They are almost certainly going to want to retain the latter three.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres stray from the norm as deadline day approaches
Sabres’ acquisition of Brandon Montour shows they want to win now
'Botterill’s move sends a strong message the 10th-place Sabres, who have suffered a stunning fall, dropping from first overall to out of a playoff spot, want to win this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ acquisition of Brandon Montour shows they want to win now
Monday's Toronto Coverage
Gameday: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Monday NHL game preview: Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs (Toronto Star) Sabres, Leafs start get-to-know-you stretch (The Sports Xchange) Sabres at Maple Leafs preview (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage
Monday's Anaheim Coverage
Ducks trade defenseman Brandon Montour to Sabres for draft pick and prospect (Orange County Register) Ducks trade Brandon Montour to Sabres for a first-round pick and a prospect (Los Angeles Times) Ducks Acquire Guhle, First-Round Pick From Sabres in Exchange for Montour (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Anaheim Coverage
Sabres acquire defenseman Montour in trade with Ducks
'Buffalo elected to land a proven player in the third-year and 24-year-old Montour rather than wait for the 21-year-old Guhle to continue developing in the minors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire defenseman Montour in trade with Ducks
Ducks trading Brandon Montour to Sabres for 1st-round pick, prospect
'Montour, 24, has a $3.3875 million cap hit and is under contract through the 2019-20 season. The right-handed-shooting defenseman has five goals and 20 assist in 62 games this season while averaging a career-high 22 minutes, 40 seconds per game.' … [Read more...] about Ducks trading Brandon Montour to Sabres for 1st-round pick, prospect
NHL trade news: Sabres acquire Brandon Montour from Ducks
'"Brendan Guhle is an excellent skater who is ready to take the next step in his career," Ducks GM and interim coach Bob Murray said in a statement. "Adding Guhle and a first-round pick is an important step as we retool our team moving forward."' … [Read more...] about NHL trade news: Sabres acquire Brandon Montour from Ducks
Wild-card contending Sabres don’t stand pat, acquire Montour from Ducks for Guhle, first-round pick
'That’s a great addition for Buffalo, too. Barring a subsequent deal that sends recently rumored trade chip Rasmus Ristolainen packing, the Sabres will now trot out a top-four that includes Ristolainen, Mountour, Jake McCabe and rookie standout Rasmus Dahlin. Already with a defense that was 16th-ranked in the NHL in terms of goals against and had mid-range underlying metrics, … [Read more...] about Wild-card contending Sabres don’t stand pat, acquire Montour from Ducks for Guhle, first-round pick