'The Buffalo Sabres have placed defenseman Zach Bogosian on unconditional waivers with the intention of terminating his contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Bogosian on unconditional waivers
Archives for February 2020
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Bryson's overtime goal lifts Amerks to win (Buffalo News) Taylor Leier's new contract provides Sabres organization with forward depth (Buffalo News) Sabres prospect Will Borgen enjoys being 'hard guy to play against' (Buffalo News) Amerks down Phantoms for 3-2 win in overtime (Amerks.com) The Ghost Returns! His First Game in Four Years (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres who are most, least likely to be traded as deadline looms
'Vesey, on paper, is a player the Sabres may want to consider re-signing, but he probably hasn't produced enough without Eichel or Reinhart to justify a multi-year commitment. There's also the question of whether Vesey would be interested in returning. He did not want to play in Buffalo after his rights were acquired by the team in 2016, and he didn't choose to play for the … [Read more...] about Sabres who are most, least likely to be traded as deadline looms
Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark resumes skating after suffering injury last month
'"He’s in a good place," Krueger said of Ullmark following practice Thursday. "He’s got some skates on now, which is obviously an important step to be taking, and let’s see how it goes. But we are optimistic about the way rehab is going at this point. There’s been no setbacks and he’s on schedule."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark resumes skating after suffering injury last month
Through seven years of losing, three Sabres have grown close
'Only three players – Larsson, Ristolainen and winger Zemgus Girgensons – are left from the Sabres’ first tank team in 2013-14.' … [Read more...] about Through seven years of losing, three Sabres have grown close
Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark skating again after suffering lower-body injury
'“He’s got some skates on now, which is obviously an important step to be taking, and let’s see how it goes,” Krueger said this afternoon inside KeyBank Center. “But we are optimistic about the way rehab is going at this point. There’s been no setbacks and he’s on schedule.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Linus Ullmark skating again after suffering lower-body injury
Looming trade deadline not affecting the Sabres' locker room
'"But in the coaching room, I have to tell you that we are fighting to still make something special out of this season, we haven't given up on anything that we're doing here, our picture remains small in the coaching room and the players. But with Jason, of course, I drift into the bigger picture on a regular basis and we will continue to try to improve the roster if we can, … [Read more...] about Looming trade deadline not affecting the Sabres’ locker room
Krueger: 'When a player is not producing, nobody is happy'
'"But in the coaching room, I have to tell you that we are fighting to still make something special out of this season, we ahven't given up on anything that we're doing here, our picture remains small in the coaching room and the players. But with Jason, of course, I drift into the bigger picture on a regular basis and we will continue to try to improve the roster if we can, … [Read more...] about Krueger: ‘When a player is not producing, nobody is happy’
Eichel, Okposo take maintenance days
'The Sabres invited an emergency third goaltender for practice to help manage the workload for Carter Hutton, who has made four straight starts but missed the team's previous two practices.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Okposo take maintenance days
Hard to imagine things could get any worse for Sabres GM Jason Botterill
'Teams looking for blueline help are filling their needs while the Sabres are still holding their bag.' … [Read more...] about Hard to imagine things could get any worse for Sabres GM Jason Botterill
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks can't hold lead, lose to Belleville at home (Buffalo News) Senators rally in third, top Amerks in overtime (Amerks.com) Overcoming adversity paying off for Leier (Amerks.com) Sens complete comeback in Rochester (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres fail to recover after allowing four quick goals in 7-4 loss
'Neither coach Ralph Krueger nor his players could explain how it all unraveled so quickly. However, all involved acknowledged the consequences of blowing a two-goal lead amid a desperate playoff push. The Sabres (27-25-8) are in jeopardy of having another season defined by missed opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fail to recover after allowing four quick goals in 7-4 loss
The Wraparound: Ottawa Senators 7, Buffalo Sabres 4
'Center Artem Anisimov scored two of the Senators' four goals to take a 4-2 lead into the first intermission. Vladislav Namestnikov, Drake Batherson and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also had goals for Ottawa (21-28-11), which went 2-5-2 in its previous nine games. Pageau scored his second of the game in the third period to push the lead to 6-4, and Anthony Duclair added an empty-netter … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Ottawa Senators 7, Buffalo Sabres 4
Pegulas do not plan to hire president of hockey operations for Sabres, source says
'The Pegulas have preferred to have the general manager report directly to them since Pat LaFontaine abruptly resigned as director of hockey operations in March 2014, a little more than three months after he was hired in that role.' … [Read more...] about Pegulas do not plan to hire president of hockey operations for Sabres, source says
Jimmy Vesey shows promise with playmakers, but will Sabres invest in him?
'It’s a bit of a paradox for the Sabres to be sure. Where most of Buffalo’s organizational decisions over the last couple of years have failed, Vesey has gone the opposite direction. You might balk at the third-round pick Buffalo gave up to acquire him in last summer’s trade with the New York Rangers considering he was one year removed from free agency. But lost in this year’s … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey shows promise with playmakers, but will Sabres invest in him?