'The Amerks signed Leier to an AHL contract in June. Had he been healthy, he almost certainly would’ve inked an NHL deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Taylor Leier to one-year, two-way contract
Archives for February 2020
Tuesday's Ottawa Coverage
Game day: Sabres at Senators (Ottawa Sun) Eichel and the Sabres visit the Senators (AP) Sabres take playoff push on the road against Senators (Field Level Media) Sabres at Senators preview (NHL.com) Game Day Notes: Game #60 - Sens vs. Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to minors
'The chances of the Sabres finding a trade partner were already slim in part because of the value of his contract. Another issue is Bogosian’s lack of playing time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to minors
Miller returning to form with the Sabres
'"It was frustrating, but we had a lot of defensemen that they were trying to figure out pairings and rolls and all of that," Miller said following Monday's practice at KeyBank Center. "It's just not anything that you can really control there. You just have to keep coming to the rink and working hard and doing what you can."' … [Read more...] about Miller returning to form with the Sabres
Sabres suspend Bogosian for failing to report to Rochester
'According to CapFriendly.com, with Bogosian suspended without pay, his cap hit of $5.142 million will not count against the Sabres' salary cap. Bogosian is currently in the final year of a contract and is going to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. He signed his contract while with the Winnipeg Jets during the 2013-14 season, and it carried over to the Sabres when he … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Bogosian for failing to report to Rochester
Sabres sign Taylor Leier to NHL deal
'Leier was acquired last season from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for forward Justin Bailey on Jan. 17, 2019. In 35 games last season with the Amerks, Leier was able to produce 12 goals and amass 11 assists for 23 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Taylor Leier to NHL deal
Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to Rochester
'According to John Wawrow of the Associated Press, Bogosian's agent Darren Farris is aware of the suspension but will not provide further comment at this time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zach Bogosian for failing to report to Rochester
Dahlin feeling benefit of strides in defensive game
'"If you look at his game yesterday, it was outstanding," Krueger said after practice on Monday. "Sadly, that's our main job as coaches. We do speak to you more about the defense than the offense. We hope the offense grows out of that."' … [Read more...] about Dahlin feeling benefit of strides in defensive game
Bogosian suspended due to failure to report to Rochester
'There will be no further information or comment at this time.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian suspended due to failure to report to Rochester
Sabres recall Wilson from Rochester
'Wilson, 27, has 19 points (9+10) in 29 games with the Amerks this season and two points (1+1) in six games with Buffalo. He recorded those points during his four-game stint with the team earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Wilson from Rochester
Sabres sign Leier to 1-year, 2-way contract
'An offseason injury forced Leier to have surgery as he was preparing to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time. He signed a one-year AHL contract to remain with the organization on June 28 and made his season debut with the Amerks on Dec. 11.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Leier to 1-year, 2-way contract
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Nathan Paetsch keeps promise to son with the 'Kellen Wiggle' (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres finding their way again and Jason Botterill has to give them some help
'Conor Sheary, Jimmy Vesey, Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson and recently acquired Michael Frolik are unrestricted free agents. Evan Rodrigues, who asked out around the new year, is a restricted free agent. So is defenseman Brandon Montour, who might have to be dangled to get a quality forward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finding their way again and Jason Botterill has to give them some help
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2
'The Sabres (27-24-8) won their third straight game and improved to 4-1 over a five-game stretch for the first time since October.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2
Jack Eichel tells Maple Leafs fans to sit down after scoring in Sabres win
'“You guys can make your own assumptions on it,” Eichel replied when asked about the hand gesture.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel tells Maple Leafs fans to sit down after scoring in Sabres win