'Eakin’s contract carries a $2.25 million average annual value, $850,000 more than Larsson received from Arizona, and provides the Sabres with an option at center behind Jack Eichel and Eric Staal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign center Cody Eakin after Johan Larsson departs for Arizona
Archives for October 11, 2020
Sabres sign Brandon Montour to one-year contract, three others file for arbitration
'Though Montour appeared to become more comfortable in Ralph Krueger’s system as the season progressed, he struggled defensively at even strength and did not ignite the second power-play unit the way former general manager Jason Botterill envisioned at the time of the trade.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Brandon Montour to one-year contract, three others file for arbitration
Inside the NHL: No-contact edict for OHL would not help Jack Quinn's development
'No body-checking in Canada's top junior league? These aren't 8-year-olds.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: No-contact edict for OHL would not help Jack Quinn’s development
Sabres re-sign Brandon Montour to one-year contract
'“He’s someone the coaching staff really felt took a step last year as the season went on,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said on a conference call earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Brandon Montour to one-year contract
Reports: Sabres sign Cody Eakin to two-year contract
'The 6-foot, 190-pound Eakin gives the Sabres depth down the middle. He could pivot the third or fourth line as a replacement for Johan Larsson, who is close to signing a two-year contract with the Arizona Coyotes, according to Sportsnet.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres sign Cody Eakin to two-year contract
Reports: Former Sabre Johan Larsson signs two-year contract with Coyotes
'Larsson enjoyed perhaps his best NHL season in 2019-20. The tenacious Swede entrenched himself between Girgensons and Kyle Okposo early in campaign, helping the trio morph into one of the league’s best checking lines.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Former Sabre Johan Larsson signs two-year contract with Coyotes
Flashback: Meet Joe Daley, the maskless Sabres goalie
'“(I) didn’t think it altered the way I played,” he said. “I certainly didn’t go into games thinking about, ‘What if I get a bad shot in the head?’ or anything like that. That just didn’t seem to be part of my makeup at the time.”' … [Read more...] about Flashback: Meet Joe Daley, the maskless Sabres goalie
Sabres and Montour come to terms on one-year contract
'Montour could have been the fourth Sabres player to file for arbitration on Saturday along with forwards Sam Reinhart and Victor Olofsson, as well as goalie Linus Ullmark. However, he has signed a new one-year deal worth $3.85 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Montour come to terms on one-year contract
Report: Sabres sign Eakin to two-year deal
'Standing at 6-foot and 183 pounds, Eakin is a strong two-way presence down the middle who can be a solid third- or fourth-line center. He does not have a high offensive upside, but he can be a solid penalty killer and useful in the defensive end.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres sign Eakin to two-year deal
Sabres bring back Montour on one-year, $3.85M deal
'He also led all Sabres, regardless of position, in plus-minus last season (+13). At 26 years old, this was his final off-season as a restricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Montour on one-year, $3.85M deal
Reports: Sabres sign center Cody Eakin through 2022
'Eakin was traded from he Vegas Golden Knights to the Jets before the 2019-20 NHL season was postponed. In 49 games between the two squads, Eakin scored five goals and added ten assists.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres sign center Cody Eakin through 2022
Montour agrees to 1-year contract with Sabres worth $3.85M
'The one-year contract carries a $3.85 million salary.' … [Read more...] about Montour agrees to 1-year contract with Sabres worth $3.85M
Sabres sign Montour to 1-year contract
'Montour, 26, tallied 18 points (5+13) in 54 games last season. Since making his Sabres debut on Feb. 26, 2019, he leads all Sabres defensemen with eight goals and a plus-9 rating. He ranks third amongst team defensemen in points (28) and second in average ice time (20:07) in that time frame.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Montour to 1-year contract