'Eichel is the No. 1 center for the United States, skating between left wing Anders Lee of the New York Islanders and right wing Johnny Gaudreau of Calgary. Sabres goaltending prospect Cal Petersen is not dressed for the Americans, who are using Detroit’s Jimmy Howard and Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck as their goalies.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, O’Reilly earn top-line roles at world championships
Archives for May 3, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Most scouts safe; NHL's role in hirings; Eichel scores
'Of the 20 employees remaining on the Sabres’ scouting staff, 13 worked for Buffalo before Tim Murray arrived. While the next general manager will certainly want to bring his own people aboard, it’s unlikely there will be a complete overhaul like the football team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Most scouts safe; NHL’s role in hirings; Eichel scores
Doug Whaley, Tim Murray have Tuesday get together
'Pictured above is Doug Whaley and Tim Murray, the recently fired general managers of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, sitting at the bar of downtown restaurant Osteria 166. The website Deadspin originally published the image, which was sent to them from a commenter, Mitch Mirsky, who also provided it to The Buffalo News.' … [Read more...] about Doug Whaley, Tim Murray have Tuesday get together
Charges against Evander Kane dismissed
'"The time period expired and so the charges were dismissed and the record sealed," said Cambria.' … [Read more...] about Charges against Evander Kane dismissed
No clarity on when Sabres' general manager search will end
'"That could be remedied as early as tomorrow. That's the information I was given yesterday," Dreger said. "It feels like Botterill is the guy, but [the Sabres are] still going through the process."' … [Read more...] about No clarity on when Sabres’ general manager search will end
Who is Jason Botterill? Meet Sabres GM candidate
'"His track record really proceeds him, he's done a fantastic job wherever he's been, especially now in Pittsburgh," former Sabres teammate and hockey analyst Martin Biron said on the phone Tuesday. "I thought he was a very good candidate when he interviewed a couple years back, but I didn't think it was ready for it."' … [Read more...] about Who is Jason Botterill? Meet Sabres GM candidate