Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. --- The Buffalo Sabres announced the team has acquired forward Conor Sheary and defenseman Matt Hunwick from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. “Conor has proven himself to be a reliable forward with an ability to come through in big games, whose playoff experience speaks for … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Sheary, Hunwick from Penguins
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Amerks re-sign Paetsch to one-year AHL contract
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. --- Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the team has re-signed defenseman Nathan Paetsch to a one-year American Hockey League contract. Paetsch returned for his third stint with the Amerks in 2017-18, posting nine assists and 16 penalty minutes in 22 games while serving as assistant captain. He also … [Read more...] about Amerks re-sign Paetsch to one-year AHL contract
Sabres, Pilut agree to entry-level deal
Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (May 15, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed defenseman Lawrence Pilut to a two-year, entry-level contract. Pilut (5’11”, 179 lbs., 12/30/1995) led all Swedish Hockey League defensemen with 38 points (8+30) in 52 games for HV71 last season and was named the 2017-18 SHL Defenseman of the Year. He also ranked … [Read more...] about Sabres, Pilut agree to entry-level deal
Sabres sign Nelson to 2-year deal
Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has signed defenseman Casey Nelson to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $812,500. Nelson (6’1”, 185 lbs., 7/18/1992) appeared in a career-high 37 games with the Sabres during his third NHL season in 2017-18. He recorded eight points (3+5) and eight penalty minutes while … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Nelson to 2-year deal
Amerks ink Peterson to amateur tryout
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester Americans General Manager Randy Sexton announced today that the team has signed forward Judd Peterson to an Amateur Tryout (ATO). Peterson, 24, recently concluded a four-year collegiate career at St. Cloud State University (NCHC), where he finished with 65 points (37+28) in 151 games with the Huskies. This past season, … [Read more...] about Amerks ink Peterson to amateur tryout