'Each time Eichel scores in a game, C.J. grabs a puck from the family stash and places it atop the tower. An updated picture is then tweeted from the Eichel Tower account. There are currently 48 numbered pucks in the tower, one for each goal in Eichel's two NHL seasons.' … [Read more...] about ‘Eichel Tower’ family recalls magical day in Nashville with Sabres star
Archives for June 2017
Top prospect Nolan Patrick grew up rooting for Sabres
'“Buffalo was my favorite team growing up,” Patrick said this afternoon following fitness testing at the NHL Scouting Combine inside HarborCenter. “I watched them a lot. It was mostly my favorite team just because he was coaching there, so I was always kind of supporting where he was.' … [Read more...] about Top prospect Nolan Patrick grew up rooting for Sabres
Slick defenseman Cale Makar attractive NHL Draft prospect for Sabres
'“Unfortunately, when you’re playing in a tier-two league, you just don’t get as much attention,” said Dan Marr, the NHL’s director of Central Scouting. “But he was on everyone’s radar going into the season.”' … [Read more...] about Slick defenseman Cale Makar attractive NHL Draft prospect for Sabres
AP source: Okposo visits Sabres for 1st time since illness
'The person says Okposo was in good spirits during the unannounced visit a few weeks ago and has since been attending family functions around Buffalo. Okposo is continuing to show signs of improvement, but the person says there is no timetable for when he will be cleared to skate.' … [Read more...] about AP source: Okposo visits Sabres for 1st time since illness
Plenty of intriguing options for Sabres as draft rapidly approaches
'For my money, Maker should be the pick if he's available at 8, assuming one of the 'top' guys doesn't fall. He scored 75 points in 54 games last year, as a defenseman. Those stats jump off the page, eh?' … [Read more...] about Plenty of intriguing options for Sabres as draft rapidly approaches
New leader means new approach for Sabres' draft interviews
'The Sabres’ interview contingent ranged from four to eight people, according to the top prospects. Jason Botterill has replaced Tim Murray as general manager and sat in the meetings. Scouting heads Rob Murphy and Greg Royce are gone, so others took the reins. Kevin Devine, the director of player personnel, was at the table along with head amateur scout Jeff Crisp, amateur … [Read more...] about New leader means new approach for Sabres’ draft interviews
Sabres don't sign Estephan by deadline, relinquish rights
'Estephan was one of the highest-scoring prospects in the organization, though his skating has been questioned throughout his career. The center had 35 goals and 89 points in 68 games with Lethbridge of the Western Hockey League, then added 11 goals and 24 points in 18 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t sign Estephan by deadline, relinquish rights
Sabres pass on signing Giorgio Estephan
'Former Sabres GM Tim Murray, who was fired April 20, selected Estephan in the sixth round, 152nd overall. Greg Royce, Murray’s director of amateur scouting, was also let go. Had they stayed, then perhaps Estephan would’ve received a contract. Estephan can reenter the NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pass on signing Giorgio Estephan
Sabres relinquish rights to prospects Estephan, Possler
'Estephan will re-enter the pool of players eligible to be selected in the draft this month. Possler becomes an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres relinquish rights to prospects Estephan, Possler
The Sabres take a pass on Estephan
'Estephan played six games for Rochester at the end of the 2016 season scoring one goal. This season in Lethbridge, he netted 35 goals and 54 assists for 89 points in 68 games. In the Western Hockey League playoffs, Estephan added 24 points in 18 games.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres take a pass on Estephan
Eichel boosts Buffalo to Petersen; Estephan, Sabres on clock
'Meanwhile, the Sabres have until 5 p.m. Thursday to sign forward prospects Giorgio Estephan and Gustav Possler. If they don’t, they lose their rights to the players.' … [Read more...] about Eichel boosts Buffalo to Petersen; Estephan, Sabres on clock
Sabres sign Swedish goalie Jonas Johansson
'The Sabres signed Johansson to a three-year, entry-level deal Wednesday. Buffalo selected the 21-year-old in the third round of the 2014 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Swedish goalie Jonas Johansson
Cal Petersen leaves Notre Dame, giving Sabres 30 days to sign him
'Petersen leaves school having made 90 straight starts. He led the Fighting Irish to the Frozen Four this season while going 23-12-5 with a .926 save percentage and six shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Cal Petersen leaves Notre Dame, giving Sabres 30 days to sign him
Mike Harrington: It's Cup first for Housley, Tocchet as Sabres' coaching decision looms
'New General Manager Jason Botterill wants a coach in place by the draft June 23 in Chicago, and TSN reported Wednesday that Botterill interviewed San Jose assistant and former Sabres defenseman/pugilist Bob Boughner on Tuesday. There will be other interviews but many observers feel it could be a two-horse race -- and both horses are in this series.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s Cup first for Housley, Tocchet as Sabres’ coaching decision looms
Report: Sabres interview Boughner for head coach
'Boughner, 46, is currently an assistant coach for the San Jose Sharks. He won two Memorial Cup championships as the head coach of the Ontario Hockey League's Windsor Spitfires in 2009 and 2010. He played for six NHL teams -- including both the Predators and Penguins -- and was a popular defender on the Buffalo blueline from 1995-98.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres interview Boughner for head coach