'“There’s lots of players in the league I’m very familiar with and coached,” Granato said of Greenway, who was acquired from the Minnesota Wild prior to Friday’s trade deadline. “And you know the players. You learn them. But the players that you had before they came into the NHL, you get to see them completely different.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Jordan Greenway can reach new levels: ‘A lot of potential’
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GM Kevyn Adams becomes emotional talking about Sabres; Trade for Jordan Greenway beefs team up
'In adding to the Sabres, Adams stayed true to his master plan. He did not sacrifice any prized prospects or other notable assets for short-term success. Greenway and Stillman are both young (26 and 24, respectively) and have term left on their contracts. They fit in with the team Adams has assembled. His moves this week – or the ones he did not make – illustrate how much he … [Read more...] about GM Kevyn Adams becomes emotional talking about Sabres; Trade for Jordan Greenway beefs team up
Sabres notes: Rasmus Asplund traded; Injured Rasmus Dahlin practices
'As players have fallen out of the Sabres’ plans, Adams has tried to find them new homes. On Thursday, he traded winger Anders Bjork, who has spent nearly all year in the minors, to the Chicago Blackhawks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Rasmus Asplund traded; Injured Rasmus Dahlin practices
Standing pat at trade deadline might benefit Sabres in long run
'He certainly has the assets, including salary cap space, to pry away some talent. He drafted three forwards in the first round last year. In addition to his first-round pick this year, he has three second-rounders. They’ve recently drafted some intriguing prospects in the middle and late rounds, so some teams could be interested in them.' … [Read more...] about Standing pat at trade deadline might benefit Sabres in long run
Sabres give Anders Bjork fresh chance with trade to Blackhawks
'But he struggled with consistency, and by last winter he had lost his regular spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give Anders Bjork fresh chance with trade to Blackhawks
Riley Stillman ‘ecstatic’ about trade to Sabres, sees something special building
'“You look down the bench from the visiting team and a guy scores (and) they’re just as happy and they had nothing to do with it, right?” an excited Stillman said Wednesday in KeyBank Center. “It’s a team that wants everyone to be successful and wants everyone to grow and get better as a group. It’s intimidating as a visitor and exciting coming in here to have that … [Read more...] about Riley Stillman ‘ecstatic’ about trade to Sabres, sees something special building
Sabres injury update: Rasmus Dahlin could miss next two games
'“We will hold him out tomorrow and he’ll stay back, get more rehab and get another report tomorrow to see where that day to day is,” Granato said following Wednesday’s practice at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres injury update: Rasmus Dahlin could miss next two games
Sabres trade rights to goalie prospect Erik Portillo to Kings
'The Sabres have rookie goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, 23, earning most of the action in Buffalo. Meanwhile, goalie prospect Devon Levi, 21, is a junior at Northeastern and was named college hockey’s best goalie last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade rights to goalie prospect Erik Portillo to Kings
Sabres’ home woes continue in loss to Blue Jackets: ‘We were not sharp’
'In December, the Sabres annihilated Columbus, scoring nine goals. Easy win, right? Well, not exactly. The Sabres looked ugly and disjointed against a weak opponent, falling behind early and losing 5-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home woes continue in loss to Blue Jackets: ‘We were not sharp’
After assignment to Rochester, Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza happy to be back
'“It’s been a long month for myself and my family, just staying right mentally, taking care of my body and just staying ready for an opportunity,” Hinostroza said prior to Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about After assignment to Rochester, Sabres’ Vinnie Hinostroza happy to be back
Sabres acquire Riley Stillman in trade with Canucks
'Stillman’s arrival gives Buffalo 24 players, so it must make a move to reach the 23-man roster limit. They host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday at KeyBank Center following a day off Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Riley Stillman in trade with Canucks
Sabres sign goalie Michael Houser to NHL contract
'It’s unclear why the Sabres signed Houser now. They have three goalies on the NHL roster: Craig Anderson, Eric Comrie and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. In Rochester, Houser has been backing up Malcolm Subban, who has NHL experience and a two-way contract. … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goalie Michael Houser to NHL contract
With Alex Tuch, Rasmus Dahlin injured, Dylan Cozens dazzles in Sabres’ win
'A lot of things worked out well Sunday for the surging Sabres, who moved back into a playoff spot pending the outcome of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ game later Sunday, in their third straight win.' … [Read more...] about With Alex Tuch, Rasmus Dahlin injured, Dylan Cozens dazzles in Sabres’ win
Craig Anderson offers Sabres intriguing goaltending option down the stretch
'Only once this season has Anderson, 41, started back-to-back games. The Sabres have essentially limited his appearances to one per week.' … [Read more...] about Craig Anderson offers Sabres intriguing goaltending option down the stretch
Sabres put Alex Tuch on injured reserve
'It’s unclear what happened to Tuch, who left Friday’s 3-1 road win over the Florida Panthers 12:21 into the third period. He scored a power-play goal earlier in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres put Alex Tuch on injured reserve