Gettin’ Griggy With It
As expected, Mikhail Grigorenko signed an entry level contract with the Buffalo Sabres this past Wednesday. Grigorenko’s 3-year deal at $1,750,00 per year is just $150,000 more than Zemgus Girgensons’ contract which he signed late last week. Given that Grigorenko is an extremely talented forward who was slotted to be taken within the top three... Read More...
Zemgus Girgensons — the Latest Addition
Zemgus Girgensons, the second player drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2012 draft, originally intended to go to college at the University of Vermont in the fall. The 18-year old center was drafted 14th overall, just two spots after Mikhail Grigorenko, another center. Given that Girgensons had committed to the Vermont Catamounts, if he... Read More...
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Send ‘em Down and Call ‘em Up! (A Quick Guide to Waivers)
When a player is under-performing, it’s not unusual for fans to start calling the shots. I’m sure you’ve heard (or maybe even stated yourself) “Send this guy down and call up this other guy from the AHL, he’ll get the job done!” or whatever version you’d like to use. Truth is, it’s just not that... Read More...
Brayden McNabb / Buffalo Sabres / Daniel Alfredsson / Jason Pominville / Jochen Hecht / Luke Adam / Paul Gaustad / TJ Brennan / Tyler Ennis / Zdeno Chara
On the Horizon
Jason Pominville and Luke Adam had an eventful break in Ottawa supporting both Team Alfredsson and Team Chara, respectfully. Pominville participated in the last leg of the relay, showcasing his accuracy on net helping Team Alfredsson take the win. He also participated in the Elimination Shootout, which came down to himself and Steven Stamkos of... Read More...
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The Boys are (Almost) Back In Town
After today’s morning skate, some exciting news spread across Buffalo – Tyler Myers has been cleared, Ville Leino might be ready to go for Saturday, as well as Tyler Ennis. According to Lindy Ruff as far as Myers goes, “If he has a good practice tomorrow and says, ‘I’m ready to go,’ I don’t see... Read More...