'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
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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
Opinion: The Sabres played Washington even, but still couldn't win
'Both teams took 33 shots on goal and the same amount of shots attempted too. The only difference in the Capitals 4-3 win was goaltending.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres played Washington even, but still couldn’t win
Opinion: Three observations: Sabres push late but come up short against Capitals
'Tonight's pairing of defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Henri Jokiharju may leave a bit more to be desired in defensive aspects at this point of their careers, but whenever they're on the ice, they're involved at both ends of the ice, and it's resulted in offense for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three observations: Sabres push late but come up short against Capitals
Sabres claim Drake Caggiula off waivers
'Caggiula went most of the 2020 offseason unsigned until he inked a one-year deal with the Coyotes worth the league-minimum of $700,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Drake Caggiula off waivers
Sabres' point streak ends at five games
'It took the Sabres just 53 seconds to score the games first goal thanks to a one-time shot by Victor Olofsson. Henri Jokiharju made the pass to help create the goal that made it 1-0 Buffalo less than a minute into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ point streak ends at five games
Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres battle back but can't get anything going late
'This year, the Sabres have been taking the good with the bad. Despite scoring on the power play late in the 2nd period, there were quite a few plays that make you want a little more from Thompson.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Three Observations: Sabres battle back but can’t get anything going late