'"We're in control of this process. We have a player under contract. We don't feel any pressure. If there's a deal out there that we think is the right thing for the Buffalo Sabres that's going to help us we'd be open to it, but we're not in a position where we're just going to do something to do it. That doesn't make any sense. Those conversations are continuing to go."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Adams in no rush to deal Eichel
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Sabres 'don't feel any pressure' to trade Eichel, GM says
'"We're continuing to have a lot of conversations with teams and we're open on all our players," Adams said. "I've said over and over again, and Jack in particular, the phone rings, we have conversations, but I think what's critically important to make sure is clear is that we're in control of this process."' … [Read more...] about Sabres ‘don’t feel any pressure’ to trade Eichel, GM says
Sabres took 'disciplined' approach into free agency
'"Yesterday was going to be targeted with how we did it," Adams said. "Disciplined. Wanted to make sure we have flexibility, and we also wanted to make sure the people that we brought in wanted to be here. Short-term contracts, hungry, high-character, and help in the locker room with some of these younger players we have. And that's what we accomplished yesterday, which we feel … [Read more...] about Sabres took ‘disciplined’ approach into free agency
Sabres announce changes to coaching, development staffs
'Jason Christie, Matt Ellis and Marty Wilford have been hired as assistant coaches and Justin White has been hired as video coordinator. Assistant coach Mike Bales and video coach Myles Fee will both remain with the team this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce changes to coaching, development staffs
Sabres sign Hayden to 1-year deal
'Hayden previously played for Sabres coach Don Granato with the U.S. National Team Development Program from 2011 to 2013. Together, they earned a silver medal at the 2013 U-18 World Championship, a team that also featured recent acquisitions Will Butcher and Sean Malone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Hayden to 1-year deal
Sabres sign Prow to 1-year contract
'Prow, 28, tallied 20 points (4+16) in 26 games last season with EHC Munchen in Germany. He has appeared in 215 career AHL games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Springfield, tallying 116 points (32+84).' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Prow to 1-year contract
Sabres sign goalies Craig Anderson, Aaron Dell after Linus Ullmark bolts for Boston
'When most of the top free agents were signed by playoff contenders, and the game of goalie musical chairs appeared to be over, Buffalo Sabres Kevyn Adams was left standing on the sidelines with an empty net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalies Craig Anderson, Aaron Dell after Linus Ullmark bolts for Boston
Are Jack Eichel suitors dwindling after Day One of NHL free agency?
'The issues are simple: The Sabres want a huge haul for an elite No. 1 center who has been here since he was drafted second overall in 2015. But there's not many teams that can handle a contract with a $10 million per season salary cap hit for five more years. Especially for a player who says he needs neck surgery and doesn't have a timetable for when he might be able to play … [Read more...] about Are Jack Eichel suitors dwindling after Day One of NHL free agency?
Bills announcers John Murphy, Eric Wood to go to road games but Sabres announcers won't travel
'According to sources, unless there is a last-minute change of heart the Sabres announcers won’t be traveling to road games again this season, which is believed to be consistent with the plans of most NHL teams because of Covid and the cost savings.' … [Read more...] about Bills announcers John Murphy, Eric Wood to go to road games but Sabres announcers won’t travel
Goalie Linus Ullmark says goodbye to Buffalo: ‘Sabres fans, I love you guys’
'Top prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen needs more seasoning in the minors. The Sabres don’t want to rush the Finn. Veteran Dustin Tokarski proved he can be a capable fill-in while playing 13 games last season. Still, he just made his first NHL appearances in more than five years.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Linus Ullmark says goodbye to Buffalo: ‘Sabres fans, I love you guys’
NHL free agency tracker: Sabres sign Vinnie Hinostroza to one-year contract
'Hinostroza, 27, knows Sabres coach Don Granato from their days together with the Chicago Blackhawks. The American offers the Sabres depth and versatility to play up and down the lineup.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency tracker: Sabres sign Vinnie Hinostroza to one-year contract
NHL free agency tracker: Sabres bring back Mark Pysyk on one-year contract
'He gives the Sabres a right-shot defenseman they sorely needed. They lost two righties – Will Borgen and Rasmus Ristolainen – in a three-day span last week.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency tracker: Sabres bring back Mark Pysyk on one-year contract
Sabres acquire Will Butcher, bring back Sean Malone, Brandon Davidson
'The Devils gave Butcher, 26, to the Sabres because they just signed defenseman Dougie Hamilton to an eight-year, $72 million contract, according to reports, and needed to clear salary cap space.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Will Butcher, bring back Sean Malone, Brandon Davidson
NHL free agency tracker: Sabres lose Jake McCabe to Blackhawks
'McCabe makes his offseason home in suburban Chicago.' … [Read more...] about NHL free agency tracker: Sabres lose Jake McCabe to Blackhawks
Fans await Eichel trade, Sabres press on with several moves on opening day of free agency
'It wasn’t a banner day for the Buffalo front office, but a productive one nonetheless. The Sabres went a long way toward securing their blue line and now actually have two goalies on the roster - a significant improvement from where we were Wednesday afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Fans await Eichel trade, Sabres press on with several moves on opening day of free agency