'"I think it's a great opportunity for myself," Caggiula said during his introductory Zoom conference call with the Buffalo media on Wednesday. "You never want to be put on waivers or anything like that, but being claimed this late in the season with the circumstances with [COVID-19] and all that sort of stuff; It's a little bit more of a difficult situation, but it's obviously … [Read more...] about Caggiula looking forward to opportunity with Sabres
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Sabres lose in Boston on Tuesday
'With about 12-minutes gone in the final period of regulation, Rasmus Dahlin gave himself a fantastic 21st-birthday present. The defenseman's slick moves and eventual slapshot evened the score at two goals apiece.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in Boston on Tuesday
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres battle back but lose to Bruins in shootout
'The Sabres played a messy game, with the Bruins all over them early after the Sabres opening goal from Colin Miller. Despite that, the Sabres came to play in the third period and finally broke through on the goal by defenseman Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres battle back but lose to Bruins in shootout
Opinion: The Sabres fought back in two ways to pick up a point in Boston
'Don Granato said during the intermission, he brought up how they were getting thrown all over the ice, but he said that the players were pretty upset about it and I give them full marks for showing up for the rest of the game.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres fought back in two ways to pick up a point in Boston
Granato: We have to be demanding, but encouraging with young players on roster
'"They really are a big key to us and our franchise. There's always a lot of speak about the 'future of the franchise.' Well, I don't like talking about the future. How about immediately right now making them 'key in the franchise?' All of our guys are key in the franchise. That doesn't mean Sam Reinhart is any less key, but why would they not be just as key? They're playing … [Read more...] about Granato: We have to be demanding, but encouraging with young players on roster
Boston was only team Taylor Hall would waive no-movement clause for
'According to CapFriendly, the Bruins only have $29,769 of cap space left. That means they couldn’t take on any more than half of Hall’s $8 million salary, and they got to that point by trading Anders Bjork for Curtis Lazar.' … [Read more...] about Boston was only team Taylor Hall would waive no-movement clause for
Late Sabres surge results in win over Flyers
'Skinner's second point of the day was also his fifth goal of the season. The forward was locked up with a Flyers' player heading to the net and had the puck go off his skate before the net was dislodged. The goal tied the game at 3-3.' … [Read more...] about Late Sabres surge results in win over Flyers
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres pounce late to snatch victory from Flyers
'Skinner and his line lead Sabre forwards in 5v5 ice time on Sunday afternoon, and he's had an increased role at 5-on-5 since Ralph Krueger's dismissal. It's a nice change for a player relegated to the bottom line early in the year.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres pounce late to snatch victory from Flyers
Sabres not lacking confidence lately
'Jeff Skinner was asked about the team’s newfound success, following the victory on Sunday over the Philadelphia Flyers. He said that, “as the game goes along it sort of tightens up and desperation levels sort of rise a little bit, and lately we’ve been able to find those plays and that’s what you need, I think late in games especially you need big plays at big moments.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres not lacking confidence lately
The Sabres trade Taylor Hall to Boston.
'Hall had a no movement clause in his contract meaning he had to approve the trade of him and Curtis Lazar to the Boston Bruins for a second round pick and Anders Bjork. The Sabres are retaining 50% of Hall’s $8 million salary.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres trade Taylor Hall to Boston.
Report: Linus Ullmark expected to test free agency in the offseason
'Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports that Sabres GM Kevyn Adams efforts to get Ullmark signed to a multi year contract before Monday at 3:00 NHL trade Deadline have failed.' … [Read more...] about Report: Linus Ullmark expected to test free agency in the offseason
Sabres trade Brandon Montour to the Panthers
'TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger also reports that the Sabres will not retain any salary in this deal with the Panthers, meaning that all $3.85 million of Montour's contract will come off Buffalo's salary cap.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Brandon Montour to the Panthers
Cozens returned to practice on Saturday
'While there were no line rushes throughout Saturday's session, Cozens did not seem to be limited in any sort of way. He looked engaged and comfortable during drills, and appears to be close to nearing a return to game action.' … [Read more...] about Cozens returned to practice on Saturday
Opinion: Sabres mock trade deadline
'Who will the Sabres trade away and for what? Here are my predictions...' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres mock trade deadline
Sabres drop two in a row thanks to Washington
'Tage Thompson scored for the second straight night. This time with Dustin Tokarski pulled for an extra skater, bringing the Sabres within a goal late in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop two in a row thanks to Washington