'The Sabres likely will be the favorite to sign Skinner if a deal is not struck before the calendar flips to July. They have $23 million in cap space and are in the best position to pay a long-term contract with an average annual value between $7 million and $9 million, a significant raise from the $5.75 million Skinner counted against the cap this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will have competition if Jeff Skinner reaches free agency
Archives for April 2019
Sabres' Brandon Montour joining Sam Reinhart at World Championships
'Sam Reinhart won't be the only Buffalo Sabres player representing Canada at next month's IIHF World Championship in Slovakia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour joining Sam Reinhart at World Championships
Sabres’ Brandon Montour to represent Canada at World Championship
'In another disappointing season, Montour was one of the Sabres’ few bright spots following his Feb. 24 arrival in a trade with the Anaheim Ducks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Montour to represent Canada at World Championship
Many Swedish players in the Sabres organization have played for Rikard Grönborg
'“I feel like he’s pretty fair. If you’re working really hard and playing well, he will let you play.”' … [Read more...] about Many Swedish players in the Sabres organization have played for Rikard Grönborg
Sabres' Montour joins Team Canada for the World Championship
'Other notable names on the Canadian team are John Tavares, Mark Stone and Jonathan Marchessault.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Montour joins Team Canada for the World Championship
Despite bad season, Sabres led NHL in television ratings
'The Sabres' closest competition was the Penguins who averaged a 6.38 rating. The league worse rating belonged to the New Jersey Devils, who had a 0.24 rating per game for the year.' … [Read more...] about Despite bad season, Sabres led NHL in television ratings
Montour, Reinhart to represent Canada at Worlds
'Brandon Montour and Sam Reinhart will join Sabres general manager Jason Botterill in representing Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia next month.' … [Read more...] about Montour, Reinhart to represent Canada at Worlds
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
A look back at the 2018-19 Amerks season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Victor Olofsson had a good season despite getting no points in the playoffs (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin among finalists for Calder Trophy
'The winner will be revealed June 19, during the NHL Awards in Las Vegas. Dahlin is the first Sabres player voted a Calder finalist since defenseman Tyler Myers won the award in 2009-10 and could join Myers, Tom Barrasso (1983-84) and Gilbert Perreault (1970-71) as the fourth rookie of the year winner in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin among finalists for Calder Trophy
25 years later, Dominik Hasek and Dave Hannan still marvel at Sabres' 4-OT win over Devils
'"To be honest, I just knew I had a very good young goalie against me who had a great season and was tough to beat in that series. But I had no idea what would happen and it's amazing to think we would both be in the Hall of Fame."' … [Read more...] about 25 years later, Dominik Hasek and Dave Hannan still marvel at Sabres’ 4-OT win over Devils
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy
'St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington and Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson were also named with Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy
Sabres’ Dahlin is up for the Calder Trophy as the league’s best rookie
'Only Phil Housley had more points as an 18-year-old defenseman than Dahlin. This year’s first overall pick had nine goals and 35 assists for 44 points playing in all 82 games. The rookie averaged over 21 minutes of ice-time per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin is up for the Calder Trophy as the league’s best rookie
Sabres' Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy
'Despite his stellar season, many experts believe Pettersson will run away with the award after he scored an incredible 28 goals and 38 assists [66 points] in 71 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dahlin named finalist for Calder Trophy
Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for NHL Rookie of the Year
'His four game-winning goals this season are the most for a rookie blueliner in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin named finalist for NHL Rookie of the Year