'With a degree in economics and a master’s in business administration from Michigan, the former Sabres forward has combined hockey and numbers to become a salary cap expert. The Penguins have remained perennial contenders while adding pieces at the trade deadline despite five players with salaries of $5.75 million or more.' … [Read more...] about Botterill has brains, bloodline to successfully lead NHL team
Archives for May 2017
Mike Harrington's Power Take: Sabres' new GM should deal his first No. 1 pick
'As usual, the Sabres didn't have any lottery luck Saturday and were shipped back to the No. 8 slot by the time the draw was done. That's where they took Alex Nylander last year and Rasmus Ristolainen in 2013 and it's where they would again get a good future prospect. But even with a new GM and coach on the horizon, there better not be a lot of down-the-road and … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington’s Power Take: Sabres’ new GM should deal his first No. 1 pick
Roswell Park, Sabres to offer skin cancer screenings
'Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the Buffalo Sabres will team up for free skin cancer screenings and education from 3 to 7 p.m. May 11 at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about Roswell Park, Sabres to offer skin cancer screenings
Analyst: Sabres’ next GM entering ‘promising’ gig
'“When you start with (center) Jack Eichel and you’ve got a (defenseman like) Rasmus Ristolainen, you’ve got the framework for something to really move significantly ahead with,” said Button, the Calgary Flames’ GM for three years in the early 2000s before becoming a TSN analyst.' … [Read more...] about Analyst: Sabres’ next GM entering ‘promising’ gig
Bills, Sabres owners' Pegulas learning the hard way
'I'm sure the Pegulas weren't too happy with other also-rans like Edmonton and Toronto making the playoffs after years of ineptitude. Whatever, the Sabres need to hire a GM soon since the NHL draft is less than two months away.' … [Read more...] about Bills, Sabres owners’ Pegulas learning the hard way
Report: Botterill has second interview with Sabres
'Botterill, 40, has spent the last ten seasons in Pittsburgh and helped construct two Stanely Cup winning teams. While in Pittsburgh, Botterill climbed the ranks quickly, starting as a director of hockey administration in 2007. Just two years later Botterill was named an assistant general manager.' … [Read more...] about Report: Botterill has second interview with Sabres
Eichel, O'Reilly earn top-line roles at world championships
'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
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
With Sabres 'close' to hiring, here's look at candidates
'Buffalo has interviewed at least seven people to lead its hockey department, based on reports by The Buffalo News, Sportsnet, TSN and others. Here is a closer look at the candidates: Jason Botterill of Pittsburgh, Craig Conroy of Calgary, Paul Fenton of Nashville, Tom Fitzgerald of New Jersey, Mike Futa of Los Angeles, Bill Guerin of Pittsburgh and Bill Zito of Columbus.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres ‘close’ to hiring, here’s look at candidates
Report: Antipin terminates Russian contract to join Sabres
'Antipin would help fill a big hole for productive defensemen. He recorded six goals and 24 points in 59 games with Magnitogorsk, then led it into the Gagarin Cup finals with seven goals and 11 points in 18 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Report: Antipin terminates Russian contract to join Sabres
Report: Viktor Antipin terminates contract to join Sabres
'Antipin, a left-handed shot, has never played in North America. Metallurg recently lost in the Gagarin Cup final.' … [Read more...] about Report: Viktor Antipin terminates contract to join Sabres