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Tim Murray talks to the media Saturday. ©2015, Dan Hickling, Olean Times Herald
SUNRISE, Fla. – Tim Murray isn’t one for reflection. The gruff Buffalo Sabres general manager usually focuses on one task before quickly moving to the next one.
But at some point today, after an arduous NHL Draft weekend in which he added major assets, Murray will hop on a plane home to Buffalo and feel a sense of satisfaction.
Murray enjoyed arguably the best two days of any GM by drafting future cornerstone Jack Eichel... Read the full article
Dan Bylmsa was all smiles this morning. ©2015, Margaret Hickling, Olean Times Herald
SUNRISE, Fla. – Coach Dan Bylsma and general manager Tim Murray disagree over how much the Buffalo Sabres improved in about a whirlwind nine-hour span Friday.
Murray, in keeping with his personality, would only say the Sabres got a little bit better.
“I said, ‘Tim, I think we got more than a little bit better,’” Bylsma said this morning at the NHL Draft inside the BB&T Center. “He said, ‘No, we just got a ... Read the full article
Jack Eichel said Friday was emotional. ©2015, Dan Hickling, Olean Times Herald
SUNRISE, Fla. – For more than two months, Jack Eichel wouldn’t say much about his future. Of course, the 18-year-old knew the Buffalo Sabres would select him second overall at the NHL Draft. But the Boston University superstar played it cool, saying things like “if the Sabres draft him.”
But deep down, Eichel had a special feeling about the Sabres. He felt a warm welcome from the community and fans when the Sabres hosted the ... Read the full article
Ryan O’Reilly might get a new contract soon. ©2015, Dan Hickling, Olean Times Herald
SUNRISE, Fla. – If the Buffalo Sabres win the Stanley Cup someday, remember Friday as the perhaps one of the most pivotal days in the franchise’s 45-year history.
In addition to drafting center Jack Eichel second overall, the rebuilding team swung two significant trades, including a blockbuster deal with the Colorado Avalanche that brought center Ryan O’Reilly to Buffalo.
After two wretched seasons in which they finished 30th and became the NHL’s laughingstock, the ... Read the full article
Jack Eichel talks after getting drafted. ©2015, Dan Hickling, Olean Times Herald
SUNRISE, Fla. – For more than two months, Jack Eichel wouldn’t say much about his future. Of course, the 18-year-old knew the Buffalo Sabres would select him second overall at the NHL Draft. But the Boston University superstar played it cool, saying things like “if the Sabres draft him.”
But deep down, Eichel had a special feeling about the Sabres. He felt a warm welcome from the community and fans when the Sabres hosted the ... Read the full article
Tim Murray isn’t afraid to wheel and deal. ©2015, Dan Hickling, Olean Times Herald
SUNRISE, Fla. – Buffalo Sabres general manager Tim Murray has pulled off another blockbuster trade.
The Sabres tonight acquired center Ryan O’Reilly and winger Jamie McGinn from the Colorado Avalanche for center Mikhail Grigorenko, defenseman Nikita Zadorov, winger J.T. Compher and the 31st pick in this weekend’s NHL Draft.
Stay tuned for more updates.... Read the full article