Buffalo Sabres 2015-16 Season Primer
Projected 2015-16 Range: 7th in the Atlantic, lottery pick contender 2014-15 Record: 23-51-8, 54 points (Last Place in the Atlantic Division and 30th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed playoffs Total Cap hit: $59,382,855 Total Salary: $64,628,531 Salary Cap Space: $12,017,145 Source: General Fanager In: Carlo Colaiacovo, D…
Rumors and Notes: Franson, Berglund, Richards, Lindholm, and Capitals
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Two sources are saying the Sabres are trying to add defenseman Cody Franson on a two-year contract. Franson has been looking for a multi-year deal and has been linked to the Bruins, Penguins and…
Morning Hits: O’Reilly, Sydor, and Phillips
Denver Post: Ryan O'Reilly had his first hearing a London court on Thursday, and a second scheduled for September 10th. O'Reilly was arrested and charged with impaired driving and failure to remain at the scene. Steve Karnowski (AP) in the…
2015-16 Buffalo Sabres Top 10 Prospects
After two seasons of historically bad teams, the Sabres now have accumulated a wealth of talented prospects which has allowed them to acquire some quality NHL talent in Evander Kane, Ryan O’Reilly and Robin Lehner. While GM Tim Murray was…
Rumors and Notes II: Cody Franson Edition
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Johnston thinks that Cody Franson is looking for a deal in the $4 million range. Maybe his asking price, or the term he's looking to get is the reason he remains unsigned. Five teams that could…
Rumors III: Flyers Notes, and Kaleta
Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: (mailbag) With Michael Del Zotto re-signed, the Flyers have eight defensemen on one-way contracts. GM Ron Hextall will need to make a roster move. Isaac speculates that defenseman Brandon Manning could be the odd man…
Rumors I: Oduya, Devils, Capitals and Flyers
Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Johnny Oduya's agent Don Meehan confirmed yesterday that Oduya won't be returning to the Blackhawks. The Sabres are thought to be front-runners in signing him. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars,…
Rumors I: Kruger, Oduya, Stars, Franson and the Bruins
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Marcus Kruger didn't file for salary arbitration in hopes of landing a long-term deal. Kruger's agent said yesterday that "nothing (is) looming" and that Kruger is "waiting for the team to be ready…
Rumors and Notes II: Sabres, Oduya, and the Stars
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Sabres could use another left-handed defenseman and there has been talk that they made a big offer to Johnny Oduya.Oduya would like to remain with the Blackhawks, but they still have cap issues…
Rumors III: Friedman Roundup
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are still some useful free agents available - Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff, Eric Fehr, Tomas Fleischmann, Cody Franson, Curtis Glencross, Jim Slater, Lee Stempniak and Scottie Upshall. “I think you’re going to see some good…
Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Stars, Oilers, and Arbitration List
Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona: Coyotes Mikkel Boedker filed for salary arbitration yesterday, with Coyotes having the option to select either one- or two-years. Agent Jarrett Bousquet and GM Don Maloney have been having contract talks for about three months. "When…
News: Blue Jackets Sign Saad … Sabres Sign O’Reilly
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed Brandon Saad to a six-year contract worth $36 million, a $6 million cap hit. The Buffalo Sabres have signed Ryan O'Reilly to a seven-year contract worth $52.5 million, a $7.5 million cap hit. Elliotte…