'“But it’s been good,” he said. “I’ve kept myself ready. I’ve skated, I’ve worked out, I’ve done all the normal stuff that I’ve always done.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville understands long career could be over
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Former Sabres captain Mike Ramsey enjoying life away from hockey
'“I wasn’t burned out,” said Ramsey, who was quick to note he still loves hockey. “It’s just the coaches now, they put in hours, and if you have a family, you don’t see your kids go to school and come home from school. You don’t, so it was just time.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Mike Ramsey enjoying life away from hockey
Henri Jokiharju impressed Sabres GM Jason Botterill before up-close look
'“It certainly helps things out to see a player play on that big a stage and not wilt under it, but actually thrive and have success,” Botterill said during Saturday’s Sabres Fan Fest inside KeyBank Center, an event that celebrated the team’s 50th anniversary season. “What made us just comfortable making the move is we had a track record from our scouts watching him very … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju impressed Sabres GM Jason Botterill before up-close look
Sabres want to put Rasmus Ristolainen in ‘positions to have success’
'It’s no secret Ristolainen, 24, is frustrated. Since joining the Sabres in 2013-14, the former first-round pick has endured a lot of losing, never sniffing the playoffs. The Sabres have finished dead last three times in his career. Ralph Krueger, who was hired in May, is his fifth coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to put Rasmus Ristolainen in ‘positions to have success’
Sabres unveil 50th anniversary ‘Golden Jersey’
'It will be worn 13 times at home during the 2019-20 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil 50th anniversary ‘Golden Jersey’
Sabres to appear on national TV five times in 2019-20
'The Buffalo Sabres will make five appearances on national television during the 2019-20 season, the NHL announced today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to appear on national TV five times in 2019-20
Sabres re-sign Jake McCabe to two-year, $5.7 million contract
'McCabe, 25, earned $1.775 million last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Jake McCabe to two-year, $5.7 million contract
Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark, go over salary cap
'Forward Vladimir Sobotka, who has one year and $3.5 million left on his contract, would likely be the leading candidate. Sobotka, 32, struggled mightily last season, his first with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark, go over salary cap
Report: Sabres, Jake McCabe nearly $2.5 million apart before arbitration
'McCabe compiled four goals, 14 points, 35 penalty minutes and a minus-4 rating in 59 games last season. In his six-year career, he has accumulated 14 goals, 61 points, 153 penalty minutes and a minus-19 rating in 274 contests.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres, Jake McCabe nearly $2.5 million apart before arbitration
Sabres re-sign Remi Elie to one-year, two-way contract
'Elie had a one-way contract worth $735,000 last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Remi Elie to one-year, two-way contract
Report: Sabres, Linus Ullmark nearly $2 million apart before arbitration hearing
'The Sabres offered Ullmark $800,000, while the Swede countered with $2.65 million, Friedman tweeted this morning.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres, Linus Ullmark nearly $2 million apart before arbitration hearing
Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues awarded $2 million contract
'Still, Rodrigues struggled at times in 2018-19. He didn’t score until his 16th appearance, his only goal in his first 25 outings. He was a healthy scratch three times early in the campaign. His paltry 5.4 shooting percentage ranked last among regular Sabres forwards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Evan Rodrigues awarded $2 million contract
Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 6 to 9
'While a thumb injury could sideline top Sabres pick Dylan Cozens, Jack Hughes, the first overall selection last month, will likely play for New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 6 to 9
Former Sabres, Amerks have landed new contracts all over
'Still, it was evident Wedgewood, 26, would be moving on. The seven-year veteran never had much of a future with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres, Amerks have landed new contracts all over
Sabres sign top pick Dylan Cozens to entry-level contract
'Cozens could miss rookie camp or training camp in September after undergoing successful surgery on his left thumb earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign top pick Dylan Cozens to entry-level contract