'If the Sabres hold steady at No. 8, they should have a shot at a puck-moving defenseman or high-scoring winger. Buffalo needs to add both to the organizational depth chart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill ready for anything as unpredictable draft approaches
Archives for June 20, 2017
Sabres will return to Pegula's Penn State arena for preseason game
'The Sabres will head from Pegulaville to Pegula Ice Arena for a preseason game against the Penguins on Sept. 19, squaring off against the defending Stanley Cup champions at the Penn State arena named for the Sabres' owner.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will return to Pegula’s Penn State arena for preseason game
Sabres' new uniform set to be unveiled Tuesday
'Previous tweets sent out by the team showed the same dark blue color but with a dotted pattern along the shoulders. It’s presumably for air flow purposes as the NHL transitions from Reebok to Adidas jerseys.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ new uniform set to be unveiled Tuesday
Bucky Gleason's Power Take: Kane's value in trade market will determine Sabres' decision
'The Sabres have missed the playoffs for six straight seasons. Rookie GM Jason Botterill should call every team in the league about every player in his organization with the idea he can make upgrades. If another team is willing to give up more for Kane than Botterill thinks he's worth, trade him. If not, keep him – for now.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason’s Power Take: Kane’s value in trade market will determine Sabres’ decision
Sabres announce 2017 preseason schedule
'Two games against the Penguins might be Jason Botterill’s doing. The new general manager was hired away from Pittsburgh last month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2017 preseason schedule
NHL Expansion Draft has evolved; Sabres could lose William Carrier
'Winger William Carrier, perhaps the Sabres’ biggest surprise as a rookie last season, could be Botterill’s offering to Vegas to keep Ullmark. The Sabres protected struggling $4.6 million veteran winger Tyler Ennis, not the 22-year-old Carrier.' … [Read more...] about NHL Expansion Draft has evolved; Sabres could lose William Carrier
Tuesday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Game at Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena kicks off Penguins preseason slate (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins to open preseason against Sabres at Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Pittsburgh Penguins to play preseason opener at Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena (Harrisburg Patriot News) Penguins, Sabres to play at Pegula Ice Arena (Centre Daily … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
The Sabres release their preseason schedule
'Toronto visits Buffalo on September 23 while the Islanders are here September 29.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres release their preseason schedule
Sabres return to Pegula Ice Arena during 2017 preseason
'It will be the second ever game between NHL teams at the Pegula Ice Arena since it opened in October of 2013. Last year, the Sabres opened their preseason schedule there against the Minnesota Wild.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to Pegula Ice Arena during 2017 preseason
Sabres announce 2017 preseason schedule
'Among their other three games, the Sabres will play two neutral-site contests, including a game at Pegula Ice Arena at Pennsylvania State University on Tuesday, Sept. 19 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2017 preseason schedule