'If Olofsson hadn’t suffered a wrist injury in early November, he might’ve joined Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner, his linemates late in the season, in the Sabres’ 30-goal club.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Victor Olofsson on two-year contract
Archives for July 2022
NHL Free Agent Tracker: Sabres sign goalie Eric Comrie, Ilya Lyubushkin
'Comrie has registered a 13-10-1 mark with a 3.06 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage in 28 career NHL outings. He has also played for the Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about NHL Free Agent Tracker: Sabres sign goalie Eric Comrie, Ilya Lyubushkin
Sabres excited to sign ex-Jets goalie Eric Comrie: ‘He was our guy’
'“Eric quickly rose to the top of the list for us that this is the guy we want, and we went aggressively at him,” Adams said Wednesday after the Sabres signed Comrie to a two-year, $1.8 million contract, addressing their most glaring need.' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to sign ex-Jets goalie Eric Comrie: ‘He was our guy’
Sabres prospects Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo could have futures in Buffalo
'Johnson, who turns 21 on July 24, said if he goes back to college, he could eventually sign with the Sabres. “I love the organization,” Johnson said Wednesday following the first session of camp inside LECOM Harborcenter. “It doesn’t close the door.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospects Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo could have futures in Buffalo
Sabres make moves
'The Olofsson deal could bridge to another deal further down the road. With the emerging talent on the wing, it also gives Buffalo three opportunities to trade him in the future whether it is at this deadline, next summer or the deadline before he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2024.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make moves
Buffalo Sabres re-sign Victor Olofsson to two-year contract
'Olofsson, 26, was a restricted free agent. He's entering his fifth NHL season, all with the Sabres. Olofsson will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of his term.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres re-sign Victor Olofsson to two-year contract
Sabres re-sign Olofsson to two-year extension
'Olofsson is an intriguing young player. The 26-year-old has two 20-goal seasons under his belt, including this past campaign, and is only expected to get better as he enters the key years of his prime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Olofsson to two-year extension
Sabres add Eric Comrie to goalie stable
'Comrie had a strong year in Winnipeg, posting a 10-5-1 record with a .920 save percentage. Comrie has always been a backup, but with Malcolm Subban and Craig Anderson in Buffalo's court, he'll have an opportunity to fight for more starts in the best opportunity of his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Eric Comrie to goalie stable
Sabres sign defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to two-year deal
'A physical presence, the Sabres are getting someone who's tough to play against, can play a shutdown role and isn't afraid to go 1-on-1 against team's top players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to two-year deal
Kevyn Adams feels they got what they needed in free agency
'As usual with Adams, it was more than what he was seeing on tape. He said there were other factors on Comrie, “We see a player that wants this opportunity and has high character, really well liked by his teammates and wanted to be here and that’s a big deal.”' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams feels they got what they needed in free agency
Victor Olofsson signs with Sabres for two more years
'Honestly, I thought Olofsson would get over $5 million.' … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson signs with Sabres for two more years
Sabres sign goaltender Eric Comrie to two-year deal
'Comrie has spent time at the NHL level with the Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings. The 27-year-old was originally drafted by Winnipeg in the 2013 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender Eric Comrie to two-year deal
Sabres sign rugged defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin
'Lyubushkin is not afraid to make big hits or drop the gloves if he has to. He is not an offensive defenseman, as he has three goals and 22 assists in his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign rugged defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin
Portillo and Johnson discuss their futures
'Erik Portillo was taken in the third-round of the 2019 Draft. He has said he’s going back to Michigan for his junior season. He has only been a starting goalie for the Wolverines for one season and he said his decision to go back was more than just hockey, “I’ve been working really hard in school, I got enrolled in the business school there and to be able to play 40 more games … [Read more...] about Portillo and Johnson discuss their futures
Years of collective young talent shines on day one of Sabres development camp
'“There’s a lot of talent on the ice in these two sessions. It’s three years of not having development camp. To being able to sit there today and just watch these guys. And think about the last two plus years I’ve been on the job," says Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams. The work our staff has done. And now you can see it and feel it.”' … [Read more...] about Years of collective young talent shines on day one of Sabres development camp