'The cap hit for McCabe is $2.85 million and puts the Sabres over the NHL Salary Cap by just over $500,000. Linus Ullmark’s arbitration award will up that number.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres ink Jake McCabe to a two-year deal
Archives for August 2019
The Sabres sign Linus Ullmark
'Buffalo would save $4 million on this year’s cap buy buying out Zach Bogosian. He would cost them $1,142,857 against the cap this season and $2 million next year. If Botterill would like to buyout Marco Scandella, he’d save $3,166,667 this season and it would only be $833,333 against this season’s cap and $1,583,333 against next year’s cap. Matt Hunwick would be another … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign Linus Ullmark
Sabres sign Jake McCabe to a two-year deal
'McCabe was selected by the Sabres in the second round, 44th overall, of the 2012 NHL Draft. He has appeared in 274 games for the Sabres tallying 14 goals and 47 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Jake McCabe to a two-year deal
Linus Ullmark Signs One-Year Extension
'Ullmark played in a career-high 37 games last season as he split time with veteran goalie Carter Hutton. He had a save percentage of .905 and a goals against average of 3.11 over the course of the 2018-19 season.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark Signs One-Year Extension
Inside look at Buffalo Sabres
'"I really respect how hard everybody's been working at getting the players to where they are now," Krueger said. "I'm happy to be stepping into a team that has a foundation, has a basis that I can build on."' … [Read more...] about Inside look at Buffalo Sabres
Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres
'"Talking to Ralph, he's got some really good ideas on how to play, and it's a really young and exciting team," said new forward Marcus Johansson, who signed a two-year contract July 6.' … [Read more...] about Three questions facing Buffalo Sabres
Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres
'"The way he plays, he pushes the pace quite a bit out there," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said. "Versatility, playing center, playing wing, his ability to play a two-way game. There were so many different attributes. ... There's a drive in him, a motivating factor in his work ethic and a knowledge of what he has to work on in his game. That really came across in the … [Read more...] about Top prospects for Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres key statistics
'Marcus Johansson had 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) in 58 games last season with the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils, and 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 22 Stanley Cup Playoff games for Boston. The forward, who has played mostly left wing in recent seasons, could shift back to center for the Sabres, where he potentially could skate on the second line with Jeff … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres key statistics
Sabres agree to 2-year deal with McCabe
'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Jake McCabe on a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2.85 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to 2-year deal with McCabe
Ullmark agrees to 1-year contract
'Ullmark (6'4", 213 lbs., 7/31/1993) recorded a 15-14-5 record and his first two NHL shutouts in 37 appearances during his first full NHL season in 2018-19. In parts of four seasons with the Sabres, Ullmark has appeared in 63 games, posting a 24-27-7 record with a .910 save percentage and a 2.87 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark agrees to 1-year contract
Jake McCabe, Sabres exchange salary figures entering arbitration hearing
'According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, McCabe's representatives are seeking a 2019-20 salary of $4.3 million, while the Sabres want to pay him $1.95 million. An indepedent arbitrator will hear each side's argument before rendering a verdict, which will likely result in splitting the difference.' … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe, Sabres exchange salary figures entering arbitration hearing
Sabres Mailbag: Will Ralph Krueger have enough talent for a playoff push?
'That said, I'm not convinced the Sabres have added enough to keep up with other teams in the Eastern Conference. Think about the big-name additions made by the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils and Florida Panthers, among others.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Will Ralph Krueger have enough talent for a playoff push?
Report: Sabres, Jake McCabe nearly $2.5 million apart before arbitration
'McCabe compiled four goals, 14 points, 35 penalty minutes and a minus-4 rating in 59 games last season. In his six-year career, he has accumulated 14 goals, 61 points, 153 penalty minutes and a minus-19 rating in 274 contests.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres, Jake McCabe nearly $2.5 million apart before arbitration
Sabres far apart with arbitration numbers for Ullmark and McCabe
'Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark will speak with an independent arbiter on Friday with the hopes of getting a new contract reportedly worth $2.65 million. However, the Sabres are reportedly hoping to get Ullmark back in the fold for $800,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres far apart with arbitration numbers for Ullmark and McCabe
Davidsson following path of fellow Sweden-born prospects with Sabres
'"I've checked with a lot of Swedish players, how they feel, and I don't see anything bad with staying another year at home where you feel comfortable," Davidsson said during Sabres development camp in June. "Now I moved from my hometown to a new city. But I think it's easier and a better step to do it in Sweden rather than going 10 hours overseas."' … [Read more...] about Davidsson following path of fellow Sweden-born prospects with Sabres