New Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen brought one of his former longtime lieutenants, Columbus Blue Jackets assistant GM Josh Flynn, to Buffalo this week in order to fill the same role but for the Sabres. In the aftermath of that move, The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline wrote today regarding which other Blue Jackets hockey operations staff might join Flynn in heading to Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Could Sabres Add Additional Staff From Columbus?
Adams Believed To Have Used Thompson’s Deal As Benchmark In Tuch Talks
While former GM Kevyn Adams held contract talks with pending UFA winger Alex Tuch, it appears they were using Tage Thompson’s deal ($7.14MM AAV) as a benchmark, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman in his latest 32 Thoughts podcast (audio link). Considering the escalation that’s coming to the Upper Limit of the salary cap in future years, that number is certainly too low … [Read more...] about Adams Believed To Have Used Thompson’s Deal As Benchmark In Tuch Talks
Buffalo Sabres Hire Marc Bergevin, Josh Flynn
9:00 a.m.: The Sabres have now officially announced both additions. Flynn’s departure was also confirmed by Columbus, who in an official statement thanked Flynn for his service to the organization. Kekäläinen issued a statement of his own regarding the additions, saying: Both Marc Bergevin and Josh Flynn bring a wealth of unique experience and perspective, and I am excited to … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Hire Marc Bergevin, Josh Flynn
Sabres Recall Isak Rosen, Place Conor Timmins On IR
The Sabres have added some extra forward depth in advance of their game this afternoon against the Islanders. The team announced that winger Isak Rosen has been recalled from AHL Rochester. To make room for him on the roster, defenseman Conor Timmins was placed on injured reserve. Rosen, a 2021 first-round pick, has been back and forth between the two teams this season; this … [Read more...] about Sabres Recall Isak Rosen, Place Conor Timmins On IR
Sabres’ Conor Timmins Out Multiple Weeks With Broken Leg
After last night’s win over the Philadelphia Flyers, the Buffalo Sabres announced that defenseman Conor Timmins would miss the next six to eight weeks with a broken leg. Since Michael Kesselring returned to the lineup last night, the Sabres don’t necessarily need to place Timmins on the injured reserve since they have seven healthy defensemen on the roster. However, due to the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Conor Timmins Out Multiple Weeks With Broken Leg