'Zucker won’t get a chance to go back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Sabres this season, of course, as they will miss the playoffs for the 14th straight season, but apparently saw enough from his teammates to want to remain in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign winger Jason Zucker to a two-year contract worth $4.75 million per season
Archives for March 8, 2025
Sabres acquire Josh Norris, Jacob Bernard-Docker for Dylan Cozens and Dennis Gilbert
'Norris, 25, has produced 20 goals with 33 points through 55 games this season with the Senators. He was viewed as a franchise pillar in Ottawa after he scored 35 goals in 2021-22, but he missed most of 2022-23 with a shoulder injury and totaled only 16 goals last season. By acquiring the native of Oxford, Michigan, the Sabres ensure their depth at center remains a team … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Josh Norris, Jacob Bernard-Docker for Dylan Cozens and Dennis Gilbert
Sabres trade Henri Jokiharju to Boston for 2026 fourth-round pick
'Jokiharju, 25, has been in and out of the Sabres' lineup all season as coach Lindy Ruff never showed the comfort with him that previous coaches Don Granato and Ralph Krueger had.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Henri Jokiharju to Boston for 2026 fourth-round pick
Defenseman Erik Brannstrom acquired by the Sabres for Nicolas Aube-Kubel
'Brannstrom has played 294 NHL games with the Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks. Most recently, he was in the American Hockey League with the Hartford Wolf Pack, and he will report to Rochester, general manager Kevyn Adams told reporters.' … [Read more...] about Defenseman Erik Brannstrom acquired by the Sabres for Nicolas Aube-Kubel
Sabres’ Jason Zucker signs extension; Buffalo makes two minor trades
'“He just said, ‘I’ve fallen in love with this town and the locker room and these young guys, and I want to see this through. I know how good this team can be, and I want to be part of what could really happen in a special way here and turn this thing,’” Adams told reporters Friday in Florida after the Sabres signed Zucker to a two-year contract extension worth $4.75 million … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jason Zucker signs extension; Buffalo makes two minor trades
To acquire Josh Norris and change core, Sabres had to trade Dylan Cozens
'Norris, 25, is an intriguing talent. Left shoulder problems – he has undergone three surgeries since 2019 – forced him to miss 108 games over the previous two seasons. He has remained healthy this year, however, scoring 20 goals and 33 points in 53 games.' … [Read more...] about To acquire Josh Norris and change core, Sabres had to trade Dylan Cozens
Saturday's Florida Coverage
Buffalo brings losing streak into game against Florida (AP) In search of 6th straight win, Panthers wrap up homestand vs. Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage
Saturday's Ottawa Coverage
Ottawa Senators make blockbuster deadline deal, landing Dylan Cozens for Josh Norris (Ottawa Sun) Senators GM Steve Staios stirs the pot at NHL trade deadline (Ottawa Sun) Cozens and Zetterlund land in Ottawa, Norris leaves his friends behind (Le Droit) Senators trade Norris, Bernard-Docker to Sabres for Cozens, Gilbert, draft pick (CP) Senators a better team with brighter … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage
Saturday's Boston Coverage
In one fell swoop, Bruins make seismic shift to a rebuild by trading away Brad Marchand, Brandon Carlo, and Charlie Coyle (Boston Globe) What the Bruins’ roster looks like following NHL trade deadline (Boston Globe) Brad Marchand trade signals end of an era for Bruins (Boston Herald) Bruins Beat NHL Trade Deadline Buzzer To Make Acquisition (NESN) Boston Bruins Acquire … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage
Saturday's New York Coverage
Chris Drury did exactly what the Rangers needed at trade deadline (New York Post) GM Drury believes Rangers in good shape for playoff run (Newsday) NY Rangers NHL trade deadline analysis: Chris Drury threads the needle, with more to come (White Plains Journal News) Rangers Acquire Nicolas Aube-Kubel in Exchange for Erik Brannstrom (NYRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage
Buffalo Sabres send forward Dylan Cozens to Ottawa Senators
'The transaction features two former first-round draftees (Cozens and Norris) on long-term deals looking to tap into their full potential.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres send forward Dylan Cozens to Ottawa Senators
Dylan Cozens-Josh Norris trade details: Sabres, Senators swap young stars in deadline deal
'Cozens, 24, will get a change of scenery with the Senators as his numbers have fallen off since a 31-goal season with the Sabres in 2022-23. Meanwhile, Buffalo will be acquiring the 25-year-old Norris, who has had a stronger season at center thus far.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens-Josh Norris trade details: Sabres, Senators swap young stars in deadline deal
Sabres bring back Jason Zucker for two more seasons
'Zucker has maintained all along that he likes the team in Buffalo, and wanted to stay. He came to Buffalo this past offseason on a one-year contract worth $5 million. It looks like he took a little less money to get a second year on his contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Jason Zucker for two more seasons
Sabres trade Dylan Cozens as part of package to Senators
'Cozens was a former first-round pick (seventh overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft by the Sabres. He played a total of 341 games for Buffalo over a five-year span, scoring 77 goals and recording 197 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Dylan Cozens as part of package to Senators
Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators make huge trade headlined by Josh Norris and Dylan Cozens swap
'Norris, 25, is a two-way center with scoring upside, specializing in power play efficiency. This season, he has 20 goals and 13 assists in 53 games. In his career, Norris has 90 goals and 156 points in 236 games. Norris is under contract through 2031 with a cap hit of $7.95 million per season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators make huge trade headlined by Josh Norris and Dylan Cozens swap