'“I have no problem starting next season with him in goal,” the Sabres’ general manager told Sportsnet in an article published Tuesday. “There are more pressing needs. I liked what I saw from him when he won the Calder Cup.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Botterill backs Lehner; Leino’s ‘jail’ with Buffalo; Drury promoted
Archives for May 17, 2017
Sabres GM Jason Botterill wants coach with Mike Sullivan’s traits
'“Instead of just sort of going home, watching TV, he immersed himself in a player development role with Chicago, and I think that made him an even better coach,” Botterill said. “He interacted with coaches at the college level, it’s a different perspective.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill wants coach with Mike Sullivan’s traits
Off-Season Game Plan: Buffalo Sabres
' is a skilled forward who can be a nice complementary piece in Buffalo and under most circumstances that would be fine. It’s a little different when Reinhart was the second pick in the 2014 Draft, taken one spot of Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl. That sticks out a bit as a missed opportunity because while Reinhart is a contributor, he does not appear to be a future star.' … [Read more...] about Off-Season Game Plan: Buffalo Sabres