'Skinner’s agent, Don Meehan, confirmed his client’s decision in an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The Athletic first reported the player’s decision.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Skinner drops no-movement clause for expansion draft
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Report: Jeff Skinner agrees to waive no-movement clause for Expansion Draft
'As much as the Sabres would love for the Seattle Kraken to take Skinner’s $9 million per-season contract off their hands, it’s extremely doubtful Ron Francis would take him. Buffalo still has six more years of this regrettable contract left. In 53 games last season, Skinner scored seven goals and seven assists for 14 points.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jeff Skinner agrees to waive no-movement clause for Expansion Draft
Opinion: Going ‘Wild’ for Eichel
'The Wild really launched themselves into the discussion for the Sabres captain after freeing up more than $10.3 million worth of cap space next season after buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter on Tuesday. Eichel’s average annual value on his contract over the next five seasons is at $10 million, leaving just enough room for Eichel to fit into the Wild's plans for ,at the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Going ‘Wild’ for Eichel
Projecting who the Sabres will protect, lose in Seattle expansion draft
'My prediction is that the Sabres will trade a draft choice, and potentially another asset, to entice the Kraken to select defenseman Colin Miller. This would ensure that Rasmus Asplund and Will Borgen can remain in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Projecting who the Sabres will protect, lose in Seattle expansion draft
Mike Harrington: Calendar is dictating Jack Eichel timeline – and he can forget about Boston
'All that portends July 22 and 23 as the days most likely to see an Eichel move. Those are the day before the amateur draft and the day of the first round.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Calendar is dictating Jack Eichel timeline – and he can forget about Boston
Opinion: Duck huntin'
'When looking at the Ducks' current roster, the team is trying to rebuild on the fly with a good youth movement starting to come into the picture. Aging veterans like Ryan Getzlaf and David Backes are set to hit the free agent market this summer, while other players like Adam Henrique, Jakob Silfverberg and Rickard Rickell all could be available this offseason for the right … [Read more...] about Opinion: Duck huntin’
Sabres stick with same pricing for season ticket holders in 2021-22
'The Sabres' pricing model was created using the National Hockey League’s standard analytic model, which examines level of demand, seniority of season ticket holders and team performance. The Sabres endured their fourth last-place finish in eight years this season, finishing with a league-worst 15-34-7 record and 37 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stick with same pricing for season ticket holders in 2021-22
'Fully back' from hernia surgery, Jack Quinn wants to be part of Sabres' young core
'Quinn had a remarkable few days in camp. His right-handed shot appeared to be NHL-ready. More important, Quinn showed the type of playmaking ability he was not given enough credit for during the predraft process. Following camp, he had a short stay on the Sabres’ taxi squad, before he joined the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about ‘Fully back’ from hernia surgery, Jack Quinn wants to be part of Sabres’ young core
Could the Golden Knights trade for Buffalo’s Jack Eichel?
'Reilly Smith is one option since he is entering the final year of his contract with a $5 million cap hit and does not have any trade protection. Brayden McNabb ($2.5 million cap hit) and Ryan Reaves ($1.75 million cap hit) also have one year remaining on their deals.' … [Read more...] about Could the Golden Knights trade for Buffalo’s Jack Eichel?
Dylan Guenther could be too talented for Sabres to pass up at NHL Draft
'NHL Central Scouting ranked Guenther fifth in its final list of North American skaters for the 2021 draft, meaning he will likely be among the top picks July 23.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Guenther could be too talented for Sabres to pass up at NHL Draft
Pagnotta: Sabres, Kraken have had discussions about Kyle Okposo
'"They're not in cap trouble, but I think they would like to be in a position somehow to alleviate a little bit of that cap pressure to allow them to make some other moves," Pagnotta said. "So I think there has been a discussion with Seattle with respect to Kyle Okposo. I don't know if it's gotten anywhere, but I know that there's been some type of discussion from the … [Read more...] about Pagnotta: Sabres, Kraken have had discussions about Kyle Okposo
Eichel: "It would be pretty cool" to play for Bruins
'Eichel, a native of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, discussed the possibility of of playing for his hometown team in a segment called "Zip Trip."' … [Read more...] about Eichel: “It would be pretty cool” to play for Bruins
Jack Eichel Thinks It Would Be ‘Pretty Cool’ To Play For Hometown Bruins
'“Every kid grows up dreaming of playing for their hometown team. Whether that happens now, later in my career. Who knows if it ever happens. It would be pretty cool, but who knows what’s gonna happen here in the next little bit.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel Thinks It Would Be ‘Pretty Cool’ To Play For Hometown Bruins
Jack Eichel: 'It would be pretty cool' to play for Bruins at some point
'Eichel, 24, has spent six years with the Sabres and has yet to make a single playoff appearance. He has repeatedly expressed frustration over the team's lack of success, with a trade becoming increasingly likely and perhaps inevitable in the process.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel: ‘It would be pretty cool’ to play for Bruins at some point
Hamilton: Sabres must be smart, not flashy, with key offseason moves
'After the draft, the NHL begins free agency on July 28. That pretty much never works out for the Sabres. I would stay away from the high-end guys, or you wind up with contracts like Jeff Skinner or Matt Moulson.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Sabres must be smart, not flashy, with key offseason moves