'Vesey, who is listed at 6 feet, 3 inches and 199 pounds, had 50 goals among 90 points with a minus-37 rating in 240 games during his three seasons in New York. He will count $2.275 million against the salary cap this season and will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.' … [Read more...] about Winger Jimmy Vesey could provide Sabres with scoring help
Archives for July 2, 2019
Curtis Lazar, three other free-agent signings to add 'competition' to Sabres
'Lazar, Gilmour and Hammond signed one-year, one-way contracts worth $700,000, while Dea received a two-year deal under the same terms. Each of the four will need to pass through waivers if the Sabres want to send them to the American Hockey League and would make an NHL salary with the Amerks if they go unclaimed.' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar, three other free-agent signings to add ‘competition’ to Sabres
At this stage in their history, Sabres will struggle to make big splashes
'But they still have too many defensemen, especially on the right side, and not nearly enough offense. There were no right wings to be had in free agency and if they're counting on Alex Nylander or Tage Thompson to play a top-six role come October, good luck to them.' … [Read more...] about At this stage in their history, Sabres will struggle to make big splashes
Sabres not closing the door on Jason Pominville returning
'"How I just said it to him was if it ever came to a situation where there wasn't room, we'd certainly follow up with him," Botterill said. "By the same token, I just asked for the respect that if he was going to move on to another organization, just to give me a heads-up. So we've kept that dialogue going on. Like I said, I have the utmost respect for Jason and have always had … [Read more...] about Sabres not closing the door on Jason Pominville returning
3 years later, Buffalo Sabres land former Harvard star Jimmy Vesey
'"Andrew, you look at his past success in the American Hockey League, but whenever he's gone up to the National Hockey League, he's also had success,'' Botterill said. "We're very excited about our young goaltending in both Luukkonen and Jonas (Johansson), but both of them have had injury issues. We wanted to make sure they weren't in a position where we had to push them into … [Read more...] about 3 years later, Buffalo Sabres land former Harvard star Jimmy Vesey
Sabres acquire Jimmy Vesey from Rangers for draft pick
'The 6-foot-3, 199-pound Vesey can provide scoring and depth, two areas the Sabres need sorely need to address. He could fit nicely in a top-six role.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Jimmy Vesey from Rangers for draft pick
Sabres add depth, sign Andrew Hammond, Curtis Lazar and others
'The Bowling Green product will likely start the upcoming season with the Rochester Americans and serve as a mentor for top Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth, sign Andrew Hammond, Curtis Lazar and others
Jason Pominville could return to Sabres
'“What I just said to him was if it ever came to a situation where there wasn’t room, we’d certainly follow up with him,” Botterill said this afternoon on a conference call, hour after free agency opened. “By the same token, I’d respect if he was going to move on to a different organization, just to gives me a heads up."' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville could return to Sabres
Tuesday's New York Coverage
Rangers trade Jimmy Vesey to Sabres to clear up cap space (New York Post) New York Rangers trade Jimmy Vesey to Sabres in a salary cap clearing move (Bergen Record) Rangers trade LW Jimmy Vesey to Sabres for 2021 NHL Draft pick (SportsNet New York) Rangers Acquire Third-Round Pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage
NHL trade news: Rangers send Jimmy Vesey to Sabres
'Vesey became expendable, more or less, when New York selected Finnish teenager Kaapo Kakko with the second overall pick in the NHL Draft last month.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade news: Rangers send Jimmy Vesey to Sabres
Sabres acquire Jimmy Vesey from the Rangers
'The 26-year-old has spent the last three seasons with the Rangers, playing in 240 games while scoring 50 goals and picking up 40 assists in that time. This past season in New York, Vesey matched a career-high in goals with 17, while setting career-high marks for assists (18) and points (35).' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Jimmy Vesey from the Rangers
Sabres' Vesey is looking forward to playing for Buffalo
'Now that he’s here and back with friends Jack Eichel and Evan Rodrigues, Vesey is happy to come to Buffalo, “I’m really excited to be part of the Sabres and I look forward to contributing to the team and see what we can do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vesey is looking forward to playing for Buffalo
Sabres add defenseman John Gilmour
'In his three seasons with the Wolf Pack, Gilmour finished with 105 points (32+73) in 190 games and was named as an AHL First-Team All Star this past year. With the Rangers at the NHL level, Gilmour went on to score two goals and register five points in 33 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add defenseman John Gilmour
Sabres sign goalie Andrew Hammond to one-year deal
'The 31-year-old is coming off a season with the Iowa Wild where he played in 33 games with a 19-12-2 record, a 2.81 goals-against average, a .910 save percentage and three shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Andrew Hammond to one-year deal
Sabres add center depth with signing of J.S. Dea
'Dea has familiarity with Sabres general manager Jason Botterill as he's played a handful of games for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Penguins with the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add center depth with signing of J.S. Dea