'That data supports what we have seen from Ristolainen over the years. When he has the puck, he can make plays and facilitate offence. But when he doesn’t, things go south rather quickly for him and his linemates and they tend to spend far too much time treading water in front of their crease.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen has been miscast on Sabres blueline
Archives for August 2019
The offseason routine that helped Jeff Skinner earn an 8-year contract
'“I feel better when — I don’t even know how to describe it; almost like when you’re tired, I feel better,” Skinner told The Buffalo News following his workout with Bowler. “The offseason, a lot of things are fun for me. I’m very fortunate to be able to play a sport for a living and the sport allows opportunities to meet people who are sort of at the top of their game. … It’s … [Read more...] about The offseason routine that helped Jeff Skinner earn an 8-year contract
Sabres GM Jason Botterill: 'We don't have to make a trade'
'"We like the situation we’re in right now," Botterill said. "We don’t have to make a trade to become cap compliant. We’ve gone over a zillion different scenarios. As much as the last couple weeks have been difficult weeks going through the salary arbitration process, what’s great about it is we have all the contracts done now. There’s no holdouts. We can focus in on how we’re … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill: ‘We don’t have to make a trade’
Botterill: 'We have to have four lines that can contribute'
'"We understand that we can have the high-end scorers. Jack [Eichel], Sam [Reinhart] and Jeff [Skinner] all proved that last year, but we have to have four lines that can contribute. In the middle of August, I can't tell you exactly how the whole lineup is going to be, but we feel that we've at least given Ralph [Krueger] different opportunities and different options for once … [Read more...] about Botterill: ‘We have to have four lines that can contribute’
Botterill talks salary cap during Instigators appearance
'The Sabres are set up to have plenty of financial flexibility next summer, with 26 contracts expiring after this season. Fifteen players are scheduled to become restricted free agents; 11 can become unrestricted free agents.' … [Read more...] about Botterill talks salary cap during Instigators appearance
Sabres to play five games on national television
'The five games are all on NBCSN and equal the number of national TV games the Sabres played last season and two less than they were scheduled for during the 2017-18 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play five games on national television
Sabres to appear on national TV five times in 2019-20
'The Buffalo Sabres will make five appearances on national television during the 2019-20 season, the NHL announced today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to appear on national TV five times in 2019-20
Sabres to play five times on national television
'Buffalo will have two games played on NBCSN in the month of December. The first game comes on Tuesday, December 10 against the St. Louis Blues at KeyBank Center, with the second game coming exactly one week later on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play five times on national television
Sabres to appear on NBCSN 5 times in 2019-20
'Friday, Nov. 8 vs. Tampa Bay, 2 p.m. (in Stockholm, Sweden as part of the NHL Global Series)' … [Read more...] about Sabres to appear on NBCSN 5 times in 2019-20
How the Sabres can clear salary cap space before the start of the season
'ince Ullmark and McCabe avoided an arbitration decision Saturday, Buffalo's window will open Tuesday and it has at least two possible buyout candidates: center Vladimir Sobotka and defenseman Marco Scandella.' … [Read more...] about How the Sabres can clear salary cap space before the start of the season
Mr. Hockey award: Rasumssen recounts career good fortune, despite near-misses on the ice
'In the locker room in Buffalo that night, Rasmussen recalls veterans with more than 15 NHL seasons under their belts weeping openly, cognizant that likely their best chance to hoist hockey’s holy grail had just passed.' … [Read more...] about Mr. Hockey award: Rasumssen recounts career good fortune, despite near-misses on the ice
Jake McCabe and Linus Ullmark agree to contracts with Sabres
'According to CapFriendly.com, the team had roughly $300,000 in salary cap space before signing Ullmark. His new deal seemingly puts the Sabres just over the cap by $235,000. Buffalo still has the option of taking advantage of a second buyout period, however, General Manager Jason Botterill declined to buy out a player in June. Trades are also a possibility, especially with the … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe and Linus Ullmark agree to contracts with Sabres
Sabres re-sign Jake McCabe to two-year, $5.7 million contract
'McCabe, 25, earned $1.775 million last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jake McCabe to two-year, $5.7 million contract
Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark, go over salary cap
'Forward Vladimir Sobotka, who has one year and $3.5 million left on his contract, would likely be the leading candidate. Sobotka, 32, struggled mightily last season, his first with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark, go over salary cap
Sabres avoid arbitration; reach deals with McCabe, Ullmark
'Though the Sabres avoided the players potentially being awarded more expensive contracts, the deals push Buffalo about $1 million over the $81.5 million salary cap. That puts the team in a position to have to create additional space before the season opens in early October.' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration; reach deals with McCabe, Ullmark