'Eichel is under contract for six more years with an average annual value of $10 million and his no-movement clause does not begin until 2022-23. The two-year captain willed the Sabres to a 30-31-8 record with 78 points during the coronavirus-shortened season, earning him an eighth-place finish in voting for the Hart Trophy, which is awarded annually to the NHL’s most valuable … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams says he has ‘no intention’ of trading Jack Eichel
Archives for September 2020
Sabres' GM for a Day: Plotting a course for 2020 offseason
'Next up are unrestricted free agents, who will be free to sign elsewhere beginning Oct. 9 at noon: Johan Larsson, Zemgus Girgensons, Wayne Simmonds, Vladimir Sobotka, Jimmy Vesey, Michael Frolik and Matt Hunwick. While Simmonds checks a few boxes, his lack of foot speed doesn’t fit with how Krueger wants to play. We’re also saying goodbye to Vesey, Frolik and Hunwick, the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ GM for a Day: Plotting a course for 2020 offseason
Adams: 'We're not shopping' Jack Eichel
'"People call and make phone calls and ask about players every day, and my job is to listen and have conversations. It's something that I want to make very clear that we have no intention, and we're not shopping Jack or talking to teams looking to do anything with Jack. It's just people calling to ask questions and you have conversations. That's really the extent of it."' … [Read more...] about Adams: ‘We’re not shopping’ Jack Eichel
Do we have to build a Jack Eichel fear bunker?
'How many more bad seasons away are we from Eichel finally saying "I'm done."?' … [Read more...] about Do we have to build a Jack Eichel fear bunker?
Jack Eichel trade rumors: Rangers among teams calling Sabres, Buffalo feeling no urgency, report says
'"I hear that [trade talk] a lot," Fish said. "Jack wants to win, he's frustrated [not winning] but, no, he doesn't want out. Jack is preparing to head to Buffalo at some point here and prepare for the season, whenever that may be. That's all he controls."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade rumors: Rangers among teams calling Sabres, Buffalo feeling no urgency, report says
Jack Eichel trade rumors: 'Calls taken' for Sabres star; Rangers reportedly interested
'McKenzie reports that Buffalo isn't actively shopping Eichel, but that Eichel is "frustrated" with the lack of team success coming his way.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel trade rumors: ‘Calls taken’ for Sabres star; Rangers reportedly interested
Report: Rangers among teams to call Sabres about Jack Eichel's availability
'According to TSN hockey insider Bob McKenzie, one Sabres player who has been asked about by other teams in trade chatter is captain Jack Eichel. McKenzie tweeted on Monday that the New York Rangers were among some teams believed to be interested in the 23-year-old center.' … [Read more...] about Report: Rangers among teams to call Sabres about Jack Eichel’s availability
Sabres' drafts under Jason Botterill show glaring need for help at forward
'Cozens, 19, plans to train in Buffalo until NHL camps open or he reports to Hockey Canada’s camp ahead of the IIHF World Junior Championship. He has the speed and awareness to contribute with the puck, but the question is whether he’s ready to shoulder the defensive responsibilities required of a center in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ drafts under Jason Botterill show glaring need for help at forward
Sabres bolster depth at center by signing Curtis Lazar to two-year contract
'Lazar’s most significant impact, though, was in the faceoff circle. He won a career-high 51.2% of his draws, a quality that earned him more playing time as the season progressed. Coach Ralph Krueger would routinely use Lazar at the start of the 3-on-3 overtime to gain possession.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bolster depth at center by signing Curtis Lazar to two-year contract
Sabres reward Curtis Lazar’s breakout season with two-year contract
'Joining the Sabres as a free agent had refreshed Lazar, and he believed he could make an impact. But several days later, Lazar, who had played only one NHL game the previous season, would clear waivers and be assigned to the Rochester Americans to start the campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward Curtis Lazar’s breakout season with two-year contract
Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to 2-year, $1.6 million contract
'The 25-year-old has six seasons of NHL experience, and was selected in the first round (17th overall) of the 2013 draft by Ottawa. Lazar played two-plus seasons in Ottawa, before being traded to Calgary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to 2-year, $1.6 million contract
Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to two-year contract extension
'After a brief return to the Amerks, Lazar was called back up to Buffalo in late December, where he became a permanent fixture in the team's bottom-six group of forwards. He became one of Buffalo's best players in the faceoff circle as the season went on, taking key draws on the penalty kill, power play, and in late-game situations and overtimes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to two-year contract extension
Sabres' plan at center becoming more clear with Lazar signing
'Lazar, on paper, should be the Sabres' fourth line center to open the season. With Staal likely as the second line center, that leaves just one spot open.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ plan at center becoming more clear with Lazar signing
Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to two-year deal
'In 38 games with the Sabres last season, Lazar scored five goals and added five assists. A former first-round pick in 2013, Lazar played up and down the Sabres lineup and is a versatile player who should once again find a role playing on the third or fourth line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to two-year deal
Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to two year contract
'Lazar played in 38 games for the Sabres in 2019-20, and set career-high marks in faceoff percentage and goals per game, while tying his career high points per game. Lazar finished the season with five goals, five assists, and 10 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Curtis Lazar to two year contract