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'His numbers over 52 NHL games are pretty unimpressive going 19-22-4 with a 3.09 goals against and .900 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pick up a goalie

'The center ripped it up in the AHL scoring 27 goals and 45 points in 36 games. With the Flames, Grant had no goals and one assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring in Grant for Rochester depth

'Meeting with reporters following a wild day of free agency, in which the Sabres nabbed the top winger in Kyle Okposo, Murray say he intends on meeting with Vesey next week.' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Vesey: ‘I’m still going to go to free agency’

'The netminder spent most of last season with Edmonton, before being traded to St. Louis. The 6-5 Swede suited up in 26 games for the Oilers, going 10-12-2 over that span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for goalie Anders Nilsson

'Grant (6’3”, 202 lbs, 4/20/1990) spent the 2015-16 season in the Calgary Flames’ organization, where he split his time between Calgary and the Stockton Heat (AHL) and was selected to play in the AHL All-Star Challenge. The Abbotsford, British Columbia native ranked third among Heat players with 45 points (27+18) in 36 games and paced the club with 1.25 points per game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Grant to one-year deal

'Nilsson (6’5”, 229 lbs., 3/19/1990) combined to play in 29 games during the 2015-16 season between the Blues and Edmonton Oilers, posting a 10-13-3 record with a .901 save percentage and a 3.12 goals-against average. In 52 career NHL games, Nilsson has posted a 19-22-4 record with a .900 save percentage and a 3.09 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Nilsson from Blues

'"They're a great organization obviously with the Pegulas at the helm. Everybody always talks so highly of them."' … [Read more...] about By joining Sabres, improved Okposo sees a chance at the Stanley Cup

'"It's exciting to get a player of his caliber who had a choice of -- I won't say 30 teams -- but certainly a lot of teams, and he decided to come here."' … [Read more...] about Better days ahead for Sabres as rebuild nears finish

'"We don't like the fact that this is twice now that he's been in incidents like this," the general manager said. "It's not good for the organization. It's not good for him.' … [Read more...] about Murray to have talk with Kane; goalie reneges on deal

'With Kyle Okposo reportedly coming to Buffalo on a seven-year, $42 million deal, here's a look at the Sabres' salary structure, based on salary-cap hit.' … [Read more...] about Okposo becomes second on Sabres’ salary chart

'"Both sides probably know where we're traveling to as far as a number," Murray said early this evening. "They tell us that he really wants to be here and certainly, we want him to be here. It's not going to be an easy thing to hammer out and it's not going to be cheap. But with young, good players, you tie them up and keep going."' … [Read more...] about As defense deals go, Ristolainen figures to cash in

'Vesey, the collegiate award winner acquired last month, would fill a big need at left wing on the Sabres’ top two lines. Vesey, who plays with his friend Eichel in a summer league, won the Hobey Baker Award this year after recording 24 goals and 46 points in 33 games with Harvard.' … [Read more...] about Vesey agent: Hope to meet with Sabres, open to anything

'While some may argue the Sabres overpaid the Minnesota native, there are dearth of scorers available, and with three 20-goal seasons and two 60-point campaigns Okposo, 28, was one of the best available.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo sees Stanley Cup in Sabres’ future

'The 6’0" Minnesota native is now the second-highest paid player on the Sabres with his reported $6 million per season puts him behind Ryan O’Reilly’s $7.5 and just above Evander Kane’s $5.25.' … [Read more...] about Sabres land next biggest fish Okposo as NHL free agency opens

'"Everyone dreams of staying up and not having to go down," Nelson said. "The AHL is very good hockey and about 80-90 percent of the players in the NHL have spent some time in the league during their career. I thought I played well at the end of the year, so I hope to be with the Sabres right from the start by earning my spot."' … [Read more...] about Casey Nelson signs extension with Sabres