'The players selected by the Kraken in the expansion draft will be revealed at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres announce protected list for 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
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Sabres announce available, protected lists for 2021 Expansion Draft
'On Wednesday, the league’s newest club, the Seattle Kraken, will have the chance to select 30 players, one from each team except the Vegas Golden Knights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce available, protected lists for 2021 Expansion Draft
Hamilton: Sabres GM Adams focuses on Ristolainen trade, expansion draft
'Ristolainen did start the season off very well until his defensive partner Jake McCabe got hurt. Overall it still was his best season as a pro which isn’t saying a whole lot.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres GM Adams focuses on Ristolainen trade, expansion draft
Sabres announce protected list ahead of Seattle Expansion Draft
'The 2021 NHL Expansion Draft presented by Upper Deck will be held July 21 at 8 p.m. on ESPN2. The Kraken will select one player from each team excluding the Vegas Golden Knights for a total of 30 (at least 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goalies).' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce protected list ahead of Seattle Expansion Draft
Sabres drafting first overall in year in which 'scouting world got turned upside down'
'Under Adams this season, the Sabres did not have full-time scouts based in Ontario, the Western Hockey League, Finland or Russia. They have since added two scouts – one in the United States and a part-timer in Western Canada – and reconfigured the scouting staff, with Jerry Forton ascending to director of amateur scouting. Karmanos, who owns three Stanley Cup rings from his … [Read more...] about Sabres drafting first overall in year in which ‘scouting world got turned upside down’
Hamilton Take2: Sabres expansion, protection strategy
'Seattle general manager Ron Francis is asking a big price from teams to stay away from certain players. I don’t know if it would be worth the price to keep them away from Ristolainen. When the Vegas Golden Knights came into the league, Buffalo traded a sixth-round pick to keep them from taking Linus Ullmark. They selected Will Carrier instead.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: Sabres expansion, protection strategy
Sabres could lose valuable young player to Kraken in NHL Expansion Draft
'What if the Sabres decide Borgen is too valuable to expose? If they protect Borgen and defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju, would they dare make the frustrated Rasmus Ristolainen available?' … [Read more...] about Sabres could lose valuable young player to Kraken in NHL Expansion Draft
Sullivan: Same dreadful story, even as Sabres turn a page
'Hey, expectations are suitably modest in Buffalo. Set them low and you can see hope on the distant horizon, even when history tells you they can always get worse. Granato gets production out of some talented young players and looks like the next Scotty Bowman.' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Same dreadful story, even as Sabres turn a page
Granato working towards keeping Ellis, Girardi on coaching staff
'Granato hopes to have a full announcement on his coaching staff by the first round of the NHL Draft, which is set for next Friday, July 23.' … [Read more...] about Granato working towards keeping Ellis, Girardi on coaching staff
Opinion: Sabres finalizing protection list for Seattle Expansion Draft
'Teams can either protect seven forwards, three defensemen and a goalie for expansion, or eight skaters (forwards or defensemen) and a goalie.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres finalizing protection list for Seattle Expansion Draft
Dreger: Teams are 'digging in' on Rasmus Ristolainen
'"There's teams digging in on him," he explained. "The [Sabres'] ask is a good young defenseman and a high draft pick coming back. That might be more than teams are willing to stomach. I can't tell you which teams are most interested... I just know that there are a couple. Maybe Ristolainen goes before [Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart]."' … [Read more...] about Dreger: Teams are ‘digging in’ on Rasmus Ristolainen
Sabres coach Granato throws out first pitch at Blue Jays game in Buffalo
'Granato tossed the pitch on "Giving Day" in the city, run by Give716, where the Blue Jays, Sabres and NFL's Buffalo Bills helped raise over $1.1 million for various charitable endeavors.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Granato throws out first pitch at Blue Jays game in Buffalo
Opinion: This should be a no-brainer for Sabres
'With Skinner agreeing to waive his no-movement clause, there is no tough decision that has to be made. It's very simple. You protect Asplund, Thompson and Bjork.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: This should be a no-brainer for Sabres
Sabres winger Jeff Skinner agrees to waive no-movement clause for expansion draft
'Though the Kraken are led by two of Skinner's former bosses, including Jason Botterill, it's unlikely they would have interest in taking on Skinner's $9 million annual cap hit over the next six seasons. After all, the 29-year-old has struggled immensely since scoring a career-high 40 goals during his first season with the Sabres in 2018-19, a performance that earned him the … [Read more...] about Sabres winger Jeff Skinner agrees to waive no-movement clause for expansion draft
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner waives no-movement clause for Expansion Draft
'Skinner, 29, has struggled since signing an eight-year, $72 million contract in 2019, scoring just 21 goals in 112 games. Former coach Ralph Krueger scratched Skinner three times early last season. He finally recorded his first goal in his 20th appearance and finished with a career-low seven goals in 53 outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner waives no-movement clause for Expansion Draft