'The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $750,000.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres re-sign defenseman Casey Fitzgerald to two-year contract
Archives for 2021
Sabres sign Fitzgerald to 2-year contract
'The Sabres have three remaining restricted free agents: forward Casey Mittelstadt and defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Fitzgerald to 2-year contract
NHL announces start times for 2021-22
'Buffalo will open the new season with a four-game homestand at KeyBank Center against Montreal, Arizona, Vancouver and Boston. Five of Buffalo's first six games will be played at home, capped off with a visit from the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning on October 25.' … [Read more...] about NHL announces start times for 2021-22
Robin Lehner sympathizes with Jack Eichel amid Sabres mess
'Former Sabres’ goalie Robin Lehner knows how Eichel is feeling.' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner sympathizes with Jack Eichel amid Sabres mess
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign five to AHL contracts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Ex-Sabres goalie Robin Lehner alleges team medical staff mishandled his injury, others
'Lehner also suggested that the Sabres’ medical staff wasn’t qualified to treat NHL players, as many of their then-recent hires did not have a background in hockey and had “never seen a puck in their life.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres goalie Robin Lehner alleges team medical staff mishandled his injury, others
Former Sabres forward Sam Reinhart inks 3-year contract with Florida Panthers
'Sam Reinhart finally received the contract he longed for in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres forward Sam Reinhart inks 3-year contract with Florida Panthers
Lehner sympathizes with Eichel's injury rift with Sabres
'“It’s another medical problem there too,” Lehner said. “I mean the (expletive) they did to some of the players when I was there – and especially to me regarding my ankle – I mean it was crazy, man. I had a high ankle sprain they had me on the bike one week after. One week after I had my fully torn everything, worst-grade ankle sprain, one week after they put me on the bike in … [Read more...] about Lehner sympathizes with Eichel’s injury rift with Sabres
Pysyk eager to return 'where it all started'
'Pysyk sees an opportunity to reaffirm himself at his natural position after spending the past two seasons rotating between defense and right wing. The switch to forward happened in October 2019, when - after averaging over 18 minutes in each of his first three seasons in Florida - Pysyk had been scratched for five of the Panthers' first six games.' … [Read more...] about Pysyk eager to return ‘where it all started’
Sabres goalie Craig Anderson could be an ideal mentor for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
'“I think the biggest thing for him is he's probably one of the best readers of the game as far as a goaltender,” Groulx said. “He can read plays that develop quickly and he reads the player's hands very well, where they're going to shoot. So, to me, that's what has allowed him to play as long as he has. Knowing what guys are going to do just facilitates his play in the net. … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Craig Anderson could be an ideal mentor for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Sabres look to strengthen defense with additions of Butcher, Pysyk, Hagg
'The 26-year-old was acquired July 23 from the Philadelphia Flyers, along with the No. 14 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft (forward Isak Rosen) and a second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, in a trade for Rasmus Ristolainen. Hagg scored five points (two goals, three assists) in 34 games last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to strengthen defense with additions of Butcher, Pysyk, Hagg
Mark Pysyk excited for chance to play defense, optimistic about Sabres’ future
'“It was more of an opportunity to just get into the lineup,” said Pysyk, who signed a one-year, $900,000 contract on July 28 to return to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk excited for chance to play defense, optimistic about Sabres’ future
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Jobst, Teves to AHL contracts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
History with coach Don Granato led Vinnie Hinostroza to sign with Sabres
'“The way the team is going and the way they want to play, I think I fit perfectly there. Hard working, relentless with some speed,” said Hinostroza. “With him as a head coach, you’re always going to have transparency where you know what he wants from you and if you’re not doing something right, he’s going to tell you. There’s never going to be that gray area where you’re … [Read more...] about History with coach Don Granato led Vinnie Hinostroza to sign with Sabres
How 15 days in 2006 changed the career of Sabres goalie Craig Anderson
'“I had to go through some hurdles of playing poorly, going back to the minors, just being happy to be in the league, which sent me back down to the minors,” Anderson said. “So there’s lots of stepping stones in my career that I don’t want to see these other guys make the same mistake."' … [Read more...] about How 15 days in 2006 changed the career of Sabres goalie Craig Anderson