Sabres Getting the Best of Curtis Lazar Mike Carter | January 24, 2021 One of hockey’s greatest general managers, Lou Lamoriello, always preaches patience when it comes to prospects. Pushing young talent into the “bigs” before they’re ready can often be more of…
Sabres Ink Curtis Lazar to 2-Year Deal Jeff Seide | September 25, 2020 On Thursday, the Buffalo Sabres announced that they re-signed forward Curtis Lazar to a two-year, $1.6 million deal with an average annual value of $800,000. It’s a budget-friendly contract that…
Sabres’ Lazar Seeing Surprising Success Jordan Deshane | January 16, 2020 He entered the organization with little fanfare. When Curtis Lazar was signed on July 1 by the Buffalo Sabres, it was considered a move of little consequence. Lazar was tabbed…
Sabres Barely Dip a Toe in Free Agent Pool Jeff Seide | July 2, 2019 While other teams made splashes in the first day of free agency, the Buffalo Sabres did not. The organization added four players–center Curtis Lazar, defenseman John Gilmour, goalie Andrew Hammond…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Canucks, More Jim Parsons | June 30, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Buffalo with the Sabres, Toronto and the Maple Leafs hunt for value deals, and the Vancouver Canucks may have to…
5 Flames in Flux at Training Camp Ryan Pike | September 23, 2018 Every training camp is important for every franchise, as each club is trying to get their ducks in a row in order to start the season on the right foot.…
Lazar Might Not Be an NHLer…Yet Ryan Pike | October 29, 2017 The National Hockey League is an extremely tough place to make a living. It’s a tough league to land a job in, and it’s even tougher to land in as…
Flames’ Search for Stability Continues Ryan Pike | October 16, 2017 Back in “the day,” the Calgary Flames’ top line was easy to identify; it was whatever line Jarome Iginla was on. In recent years, following the club’s brief rebuilding, it’s…
Flames Expansion Draft Primer Ryan Pike | June 7, 2017 For the first time in nearly two full decades, the Calgary Flames will participate in the National Hockey League’s expansion draft as the Vegas Golden Knights join the league in…
Lazar a Perfect Fit for Flames Ben Shelley | April 11, 2017 Curtis Lazar had everything going for him coming out of junior hockey. As a member of the Edmonton Oil Kings, Lazar won two WHL Championships and a Memorial Cup, scoring 41…
Flames Will Need A Strong Supporting Cast Jon Bateman | April 10, 2017 The Calgary Flames will need outstanding performances from their entire supporting cast of players if they want to upset the Anaheim Ducks in the playoffs. Late in the season, head…
Time to Get Lazar Into the Lineup Glenn Eberth | March 18, 2017 When the Calgary Flames acquired Curtis Lazar from the Ottawa Senators at this year’s trade deadline, giving up a second-round pick in the process, it seemed like the former WHL…