'The 24-year-old Antipin has spent the past five seasons with Magnitogorsk Metallurg of the Kontinental Hockey League. He had seven goals and 11 points in 18 playoff games this year, following a regular season that featured six goals and 24 points in 59 games.' … [Read more...] about Wraparound: O’Reilly shines like silver; Antipin to join Sabres
Archives for May 2017
Report: Antipin heading to Buffalo next week
'Antipin terminated his contract with Magnitogorsk on May 1st in order to go to the NHL and join the Sabres. There will likely be a European Clause in Antipin's future contract with the Sabres that if Antipin is demoted at any point, he will be sent back to the KHL.' … [Read more...] about Report: Antipin heading to Buffalo next week
Who is Viktor Antipin & what can Sabres fans expect?
'"While it's clear that he is unlikely to be a top pair guy, I think some of his qualities will carry over to the NHL. A lot depends on the coach. What will be his tasks on the ice, and how long it will take for him to adjust to North American sized surface? Obviously, we are unlikely to see him play the same game he was allowed to in KHL, but I'm confident that one thing he … [Read more...] about Who is Viktor Antipin & what can Sabres fans expect?
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Botterill adds a player for Rochester (WGR-AM) Amerks sign Danforth to American Hockey League contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Report: Antipin set to sign with Sabres
'Antipin, 24, tallied 24 points (8G, 16A) in 59 games played with a plus 10 plus/minus rating with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL this season. Antipin added 11 points (7G, 4A) in 18 playoff games and was named the top defensive player in the KHL Finals (Gagarin Cup) where his team fell to Ilya Kovalchuk and Pavel Datsyuk of SKA Saint Petersburg.' … [Read more...] about Report: Antipin set to sign with Sabres
Botterill wants Sabres' prospects to win before getting to Buffalo
'“We want to build two teams – one in Buffalo, one in Rochester – that are highly competitive year in and year out,” he said. “One of the successes in the organization I’m coming from is the relationship between Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh. We want to restrengthen the relationship between Rochester and Buffalo because for us developing an organization that is going to be year … [Read more...] about Botterill wants Sabres’ prospects to win before getting to Buffalo
Sabres Notebook: Botterill backs Lehner; Leino's 'jail' with Buffalo; Drury promoted
'“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
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
Botterill brings hiring knowledge to Sabres' coaching search
'“With so many young players in our organization, a developer, an educator is going to be very important, a communicator,” Botterill said. “In today’s world, today’s game, they have to have that strong communication with the players.' … [Read more...] about Botterill brings hiring knowledge to Sabres’ coaching search
Report: Reirden 'in the hunt' for Sabres' coaching vacancy
'Reirden, 45, has spent the past three seasons with the Capitals serving as an assistant coach on Barry Trotz's staff.' … [Read more...] about Report: Reirden ‘in the hunt’ for Sabres’ coaching vacancy
Report: Caps assistant Todd Reirden candidate for Sabres head coach
'According to NHL reporter Chuck Gormley, Washington Capitals associate coachTodd Reirden is a candidate for bench boss with the Blue & Gold.' … [Read more...] about Report: Caps assistant Todd Reirden candidate for Sabres head coach
Mike Harrington: Another Sabres price hike tarnishes an otherwise solid week
'But the lack of respect for the customer continues. And it's hard to fathom. My Twitter feed lit up like a Christmas tree Friday afternoon with angry folks complaining about the latest price hike. For a team that has won absolutely nothing since Pegula hit town in 2011, hitting the wallets of the best customers again is a bit much.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Another Sabres price hike tarnishes an otherwise solid week
Borrrrrrrrring! Botterill and Beane are Buffalo's non-splash brothers
'We did learn Botterill and Beane likely aren't the types of managers who will sacrifice draft assets for the sake of being bodacious.' … [Read more...] about Borrrrrrrrring! Botterill and Beane are Buffalo’s non-splash brothers
Terry Pegula's new Bills/Sabres GMs said the right word: 'Collaborate'
'The resumes of Botterill and Beane are interchangeable, two men who worked their way up the sports business food chain starting as coffee-fetching interns. Where many traditional GMs travel the hard-scrabble road of scouting, Botterill and Beane came up in the world of contract negotiations, salary cap management, budgets and logistics, all the office stuff scouts can’t stand … [Read more...] about Terry Pegula’s new Bills/Sabres GMs said the right word: ‘Collaborate’