WGR

'The billboard, which features the Rangers’ colors, reads: “Aren’t trade requests a pain in the neck? #FreeJack”' … [Read more...] about Rangers podcast purchases billboard in Buffalo demanding Sabres to free Jack Eichel

'The 24-year-old has not played in the NHL yet.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres re-sign Fitzgerald

'“What caught my eye with Buffalo was getting on a call with 'Donny' Granato," he said with the assembled media. "I played for him when he was an assistant coach in Chicago [Blackhawks]. We talked for about 40 minutes, and with the way the team’s going and the way they want to play, I think I fit perfectly there.”' … [Read more...] about Hinostroza was sold on Buffalo after talking to Don Granato

'Although Eichel's agents, Peter Fish and Peter Donatelli, said that Eichel had a lapse in the prescribed period for conservative rehabilitation in early June, he has been working out and continuing to stay active during the offseason. This included a recent skate in Boston, where he was seen on the ice at the Bruins' training facility at Warrior Ice Arena.' … [Read more...] about Is surgery the right move for Jack Eichel?

'The Sabres traded up five places in 2016 to draft Asplund with the 33rd overall pick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund

'The Sabres are not commenting on this.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agents express their displeasure in a statement

'Adam Mair is no longer an assistant coach with the Rochester Americans. He's been named the new director of player development that was held by Ellis at the start of last season.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato makes two new hires to coaching staff

'While Hayden primarily plays a fourth line checking role, he does possess a good shot that allows him to be a scoring threat. He will likely compete in a similar role this season with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward John Hayden to one-year deal

'"We’re continuing to have a lot of conversations with teams, but what’s clear is we’re in control of this process," the general manager said during his press conference. "We have a player under contract, we don’t feel any pressure. We’re not in a position where we feel that we’re just going to do something to do it." … [Read more...] about Adams not going to let distractions influence him to trade Eichel

'Prow will likely serve a depth role at the AHL level with the Rochester Americans and help serve as a leader among the younger group. He joins players like Sean Malone, Brandon Davidson and Jimmy Schuldt as assets signed to fill out the roster in Rochester for the upcoming season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Ethan Prow to one-year deal

'In 2018, Hinostoza was traded to the Arizona Coyotes. He signed a free agent deal with Florida last October before being traded back to the Blackhawks on April 2.' … [Read more...] about Vinnie Hinostroza is Sabres’ first free agent signing

'Signing two-way contracts on Wednesday included Sabres' 2013 sixth round pick Sean Malone, defensemen Brandon Davidson and Jimmy Schuldt. All three got one-year deals worth $750,000.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign three players for Rochester

'Anderson spent 10 years with the Ottawa Senators going 202-168-46. Anderson had a 2.84 goals against and .914 save percentage. He also spent three seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, three years with the Florida Panthers and two seasons with the Colorado Avalanche. Last year Anderson was the Washington Capitals taxi squad goalie. He did go 2-1-0 with 2.13 goals against and … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign two goalies including veteran Craig Anderson

'The trade by former general manager Tim Murray was also a move to jump up the draft board in the second round of the 2016 NHL Draft, where the Sabres took forward Rasmus Asplund with the 33rd overall pick. Buffalo also sent a second and third round pick with Pysyk to the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Mark Pysyk back to Buffalo

'The trade for New Jersey is likely a salary dump move, especially after the team was able to land prized defensive free agent Dougie Hamilton with a seven-year contract worth $63 million. The Devils also give the Sabres a fifth round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, while the future considerations aspect of the trade likely means New Jersey gets nothing in return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Will Butcher, fifth round pick from New Jersey