'Botterill’s strengths cater to what the Buffalo Sabres need most. Their scuffling farm club, the Rochester Americans, hasn’t made the playoffs for three seasons. The Americans’ imprint on the NHL roster isn’t significant, either. The only hidden-gem forward to emerge after significant AHL development time is Marcus Foligno, drafted 104th in 2009, and the only impact blueliner … [Read more...] about Sabres make a brilliant GM hire in Jason Botterill
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Sabres hire Botterill as their next general manager
'The Penguins credit Botterill in helping general manager Jim Rutherford in all hockey-related matters including scouting, player development, contract negotiations and salary cap management. Rutherford joined The Instigators on WGR Sports Radio 550. He said, "Jason is a number one pick as a general manager. He's very well prepared, he's a bright hockey guy, he knows the game, … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Botterill as their next general manager
Botterill - "Winning is part of development"
'The Sabres new GM was asked about what style of roster he would like to assemble, to which his answer had several parts, "This is a league that thrives on centermen. The fortunate thing here is we have a couple of amazing, high end centermen... The type of team I'd like to create here, and it will be in conjunction with the head coach we bring in, is a team that plays high … [Read more...] about Botterill – “Winning is part of development”
Botterill won his first press conference
'First impressions went very well for Jason Botterill on Thursday, but there’s a lot of work ahead of him. In inherits a salary cap mess. In my mind, there’s no excuse for it. Buffalo should not have been pushing up against the cap last year with how bad the team was. He may have to make unpopular trades that shed some of the bad contracts that Tim Murray signed.' … [Read more...] about Botterill won his first press conference
Sabres make it official, Jason Botterill named GM
'This is a great hire. It may have taken a little longer than we initially thought but from all accounts, Botterill is worth the wait.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make it official, Jason Botterill named GM
5 Observations: Jason Botterill introduced as Sabres GM
'While with the Penguins, Botterill achieved consistent success with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, Pittsburgh's AHL affiliate. The new Sabres GM used players like Jake Guentzel and Bryan Rust as examples of how to develop within an organization. If you've watched Pittsburgh recently you know what Botterill is talking about.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Jason Botterill introduced as Sabres GM
Jason Botterill hired as Sabres general manager
'"I have some opinions on what happened here from afar, but it'll be imperative that I talk to a lot of the players," Botterill said. "What are we doing well here, and let's continue in that aspect, but what do we have to improve on and just get a better feel from that perspective."' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill hired as Sabres general manager
Sabres hire Botterill as general manager
'"We are very happy to welcome Jason Botterill to the Buffalo Sabres family," Owner Terry Pegula said. "Jason's hockey knowledge, experience drafting and developing players, and his approach to management stood out to us during our interview process. Jason has built a solid reputation as a leader that connects strongly with players and staff around him. We are confident he will … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Botterill as general manager
Botterill will look to instill structure, pride in Sabres organization
'"He's pretty much done everything you can do in hockey, from being a player, being involved in evaluating, drafting, developing and then molding those players between two teams, the AHL and the NHL team," Pegula said. "That take a lot of discipline and a lot of structure.' … [Read more...] about Botterill will look to instill structure, pride in Sabres organization
What you need to know about Sabres GM Jason Botterill
'In fact, Botterill is referred to in his bio on peguins.com as a "key architect of the Penguins' 2009 and 2016 Stanley Cup championship titles." He was hired by Pittsburgh as Director of Hockey Operations prior to the 2007-08 season, promoted to Assistant General Manager prior to the 2009-10 season and promoted again to Associate General Manager in June 2014.' … [Read more...] about What you need to know about Sabres GM Jason Botterill
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks 2017-18 home opener set for Friday, October 6 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
With Penguins' series ending, Sabres hiring could be coming
'With Friday booked, it could allow the Sabres to make a hiring announcement Thursday.' … [Read more...] about With Penguins’ series ending, Sabres hiring could be coming
Questions, answers as Sabres return to Winter Classic
'Ticket information will be released at a later date. Typically, the first chance goes to season-ticket holders of the teams involved. Sabres, Rangers and Mets backers will likely receive preferential treatment.' … [Read more...] about Questions, answers as Sabres return to Winter Classic
Penguins associate GM Jason Botterill to be named Sabres GM
'Botterill has been the team’s salary-cap guru most of his time with the Penguins and also served as general manager of their American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre. The Baby Penguins qualified for the Calder Cup playoffs in each of his eight seasons at the helm.' … [Read more...] about Penguins associate GM Jason Botterill to be named Sabres GM
Justin Bailey will determine his fate in Sabres' next role call
'“My dream and my goal is to play in the NHL,” Bailey said. “I need to have a good, strong summer and start in training camp better than I did last year, show them that I’m for real and that I can come and make the team out of camp.”' … [Read more...] about Justin Bailey will determine his fate in Sabres’ next role call