'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
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The Sabres sign two goalies including veteran Craig Anderson
'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
Sabres sign three players for Rochester
'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
Sabres bring Mark Pysyk back to Buffalo
'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
Sabres acquire Will Butcher, fifth round pick from New Jersey
'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
Blackhawks sign defenseman Jake McCabe to a four-year contract
'McCabe was a former second round pick (44th overall) of the Sabres in the 2012 NHL Draft out of the University of Wisconsin. After signing his entry-level contract in 2014, McCabe earned a full-time spot on the Sabres roster in the 2015-16 season.' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks sign defenseman Jake McCabe to a four-year contract
Linus Ullmark leaves Buffalo to sign with Bruins
'Carter Hutton signed with the Arizona Coyotes, so that leaves Buffalo with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Dustin Tokarski under contract. Neither are likely options for the Sabres when the season starts.' … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark leaves Buffalo to sign with Bruins
Wild reportedly backing out of Jack Eichel trade talks
'On top of that, the Wild have a lot of dead money on the books. After buying out Ryan Super and Zach Parise, they have $4.6 million in dead cap money this season, with the total exploding to $12.6 million in 2022-23 and $14.6 million in 2023-24 and 2024-25.' … [Read more...] about Wild reportedly backing out of Jack Eichel trade talks
McKenzie: 'Things are dead quiet' on Jack Eichel front right now
'For weeks, teams have called Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams about Eichel's services and gauging potential interest for a potential trade to acquire the star center. However, the asking price has been regarded as astronomically high, with Buffalo looking to acquire four assets that are the equivalent of first round picks.' … [Read more...] about McKenzie: ‘Things are dead quiet’ on Jack Eichel front right now
Report: Sabres eyeing Jason Christie as assistant coach for Don Granato
'Christie has spent the majority of his post-playing career in the ECHL serving as a head coach, most recently with the Jacksonville Icemen for four seasons. The 52-year-old has also spent time as head coach with the Tulsa Oilers, Ontario Reign, Utah Grizzlies and Peoria Rivermen.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres eyeing Jason Christie as assistant coach for Don Granato
Caggiula remains with the Sabres
'Granato coached Caggiula in Chicago.' … [Read more...] about Caggiula remains with the Sabres
Report: Bruins showing interest in Linus Ullmark
'Ullmark does make sense for the Bruins, who have just two rookie goaltenders under contract for the 2021-22 season with Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak set to become unrestricted free agents.' … [Read more...] about Report: Bruins showing interest in Linus Ullmark
Opinion: Sabres continue to have talks with Linus Ullmark
'My No. 1 priority would be Coleman, who is 29-years-old and made $1.8 million this past season. Since the Sabres will need help to get to the cap floor of $60,200,000, I wouldn’t be opposed to overpaying Coleman or Nick Ritchie. If Jack Eichel is traded, the Sabres will be about $24 million away from the cap floor.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres continue to have talks with Linus Ullmark
Report: Sabres asking for Peyton Krebs, Reilly Smith, Nic Hague, and 1st for Eichel
'This may feel like an underwhelming return for Eichel, but Peyton Krebs could make the deal worth it on his own.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres asking for Peyton Krebs, Reilly Smith, Nic Hague, and 1st for Eichel
Sabres extend qualifying offers to five restricted free agents
'Lekkas was signed because of all the injuries the Sabres had in goal. In seven games in Rochester, Lekkas was 1-5-1 with a 4.32 goals-against average and an .863 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to five restricted free agents