'The Sabres are expected to place Hunwick on the long-term injured list, which will allow the team to free up space under the salary cap. Buffalo was projected to be about $1 million over the $81.5 million salary cap after re-signing defenseman Jake McCabe and goalie Linus Ullmark earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick expected to miss season
Archives for August 2019
Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick likely out for season with neck condition
'In the 2018 offseason, the Sabres acquired Hunwick, along with Conor Sheary, from the Penguins in exchange for a conditional 2019 pick. The veteran blueliner then suffered an undisclosed neck injury during his off-ice training prior to the start of the 2018-19 campaign. He was out indefinitely to start the year, but his recovery was fast-tracked and he returned in … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick likely out for season with neck condition
Sabres Hunwick to miss the entire season with an injury
'Buffalo now has eight defensemen in Rasmus Ristolainen, Rasmus Dahlin, Jake McCabe, Colin Miller, Brandon Montour, Henri Jokiharju, Marco Scandella and Casey Nelson. Lawrence Pilut and Zach Bogosian will start the season on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hunwick to miss the entire season with an injury
Defenseman Matt Hunwick expected to miss entire 2019-2020 season
'Hunwick played in 14 games for the Sabres last season. He recorded two assists and a plus-minus of -7. His contract with Buffalo expires at the end of the season.' … [Read more...] about Defenseman Matt Hunwick expected to miss entire 2019-2020 season
Jason Pominville understands long career could be over
'“But it’s been good,” he said. “I’ve kept myself ready. I’ve skated, I’ve worked out, I’ve done all the normal stuff that I’ve always done.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville understands long career could be over
Sabres' Cozens isn't going to rush to play in the Prospects Challenge
'Cozens doesn’t want to miss training camp. That will start the same week the tournament ends and he would rather be ready for that, “I’d say main camp is probably more important, so I’m not going to rush into the Prospects Challenge and delay myself longer and wind up missing main camp, so we’re going to see what the doctors say and we’re not going to rush.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens isn’t going to rush to play in the Prospects Challenge
Jason Pominville back in Buffalo, waiting for the right NHL opportunity
'"You realize it might be close to the end, so you definitely think about it," Pominville said following the skate. "I’ve had time to reflect and see how I feel and see how the body feels. I think it’s clear in my mind that if something pops up that is a good opportunity and makes sense family-wise I would definitely consider it for sure. If not, I’m fine with the way things … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville back in Buffalo, waiting for the right NHL opportunity
Dylan Cozens strikes optimistic tone, hopes to participate in Prospects Challenge, Sabres camp
'"I was able to get out there and feel the puck a bit, and I was able to rip it as hard as I normally can," Cozens told NHL.com Sunday during the NHLPA Rookie Showcase at the Washington Capitals' training complex in Arlington, Va. "I'm not fully cleared yet, but I hope to be as soon as possible. There's no rushing things. I don't want to rush it. But right now, I can shoot."' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens strikes optimistic tone, hopes to participate in Prospects Challenge, Sabres camp
Cozens recovering from thumb surgery, still eyes spot with Sabres
'"I want to be cleared for that (Prospects Challenge) and I'm optimistic for that. I feel like I have a good chance of being ready for that, but you never know. We'll see by then."' … [Read more...] about Cozens recovering from thumb surgery, still eyes spot with Sabres
Casey Mittelstadt trying to 'take that jump' after challenging rookie season with Sabres
'"Casey, just seeing him here today, I think he’s taken a big step," Botterill said at FanFest. "He’s taken the summer very seriously. ... He faced some adversity last year. We challenged him a little bit about some of his conditioning in the summer. I think he’s really done that extremely well. I think it’s always that first or second year, that’s where good players take that … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt trying to ‘take that jump’ after challenging rookie season with Sabres
Dilemma with RFAs has NHL locked up with lots of decisions still coming
'"It is the unknown," admitted Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill. "You look at the fact the cap maybe didn’t go up as much as some teams expected or probably the industry expected and it made it tighter. You look at the fact these are significant contracts and as much as it’s a difficult process going through salary arbitration, at least we get our players signed and at … [Read more...] about Dilemma with RFAs has NHL locked up with lots of decisions still coming
Former Sabres captain Mike Ramsey enjoying life away from hockey
'“I wasn’t burned out,” said Ramsey, who was quick to note he still loves hockey. “It’s just the coaches now, they put in hours, and if you have a family, you don’t see your kids go to school and come home from school. You don’t, so it was just time.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Mike Ramsey enjoying life away from hockey
Sabres Dahlin tells AP he’s better prepared for 2nd season
'“I feel more prepared. I feel more mature,” said Dahlin, who turned 19 in April. “Like that one year of experience, I know what’s coming this season. I feel more comfortable in my position.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Dahlin tells AP he’s better prepared for 2nd season
10 storylines to watch as Sabres prepare for training camp to open
'Krueger will need to install the type of sound defensive structure the Sabres lacked during Phil Housley's tenure as coach. Training camp will provide at least a few clues as to how Buffalo will try to protect its own net in 2019-20.' … [Read more...] about 10 storylines to watch as Sabres prepare for training camp to open
Sabres Mailbag: Will Rasmus Ristolainen remain in Buffalo?
'General Manager Jason Botterill won't pull the trigger on a trade unless he gets the package he wants in return. That seems unlikely to materialize anytime soon, though the season doesn't start for another six weeks. The league's salary cap has led to some significant late-summer transactions in recent years, most recently San Jose acquiring defenseman Erik Karlsson from … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Will Rasmus Ristolainen remain in Buffalo?