'More recently, Ruff was the head coach of the Dallas Stars, making two playoff appearances in four seasons. After the 2016-2017 season, Ruff was fired after the Stars failed to make the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Report: Lindy Ruff will join New York Rangers as an assistant coach
Archives for June 2017
Jason Botterill pleased with first draft as Sabres GM
'"Coming in in May, you don't have the relationships with the scouting staff, you don't know how things have gone at the mid-season meetings and the discussions there," said Botterill, who spent the past 10 seasons with the Penguins in a variety of roles. "It was a learning process. I think next year, they are going to have a familiarity of what we are looking for from players, … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill pleased with first draft as Sabres GM
Sabres begin to restock goaltending cupboard with pick of Luukkonen
'He grew up watching Ryan Miller, although Pekka Rinne - another Finnish goalie - is his idol. He also has an affection, as most young Finns do, for Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. He fondly remembers Ristolainen's golden goal at the World Junior Championship in 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin to restock goaltending cupboard with pick of Luukkonen
Botterill recaps a 'balanced' Draft, looks ahead to free agency
'"We're happy with it," the Sabres GM said. "I think we've got a good balance, obviously getting the goaltender we desired but also getting a couple defensemen along with forwards. Maybe there's not as much fanfare and as much excitement as the first round, but we felt we got some picks that will have an opportunity to help our organization in the future."' … [Read more...] about Botterill recaps a ‘balanced’ Draft, looks ahead to free agency
Sabres announce 2017 Development Camp schedule
'On-ice camp sessions throughout the week will be free and open to the public. The French Connection Tournament, an intra-squad 3-on-3 tournament, will highlight the final day of camp on Tuesday, July 11 beginning at 9:15 a.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2017 Development Camp schedule
Sabres select Swedish center Marcus Davidsson with early second-round pick
'He plays professionally for Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League, where he had five goals and nine points in 45 games. He added six goals and 10 points in nine games with Djurgardens' junior team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Swedish center Marcus Davidsson with early second-round pick
Sabres select top European goalie with their second second-round pick
'Luukkonen had a .916 save percentage and 1.78 goals-against average in 35 games this season, leading HPK Jr. to the league championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select top European goalie with their second second-round pick
Rounds 3-4: Sabres go off the board for two defensemen
'Laaksonen, 17, is listed on Eliteprospects.com as 5-foot-9 and 130 pounds but by the NHL as growing to 6-1, 165. He had six goals and 13 assists last season while splitting time between Liiga and Sarja in the Finnish junior leagues.' … [Read more...] about Rounds 3-4: Sabres go off the board for two defensemen
Sabres use seventh-round pick on Swedish left winger
'Weissbach, a native of Sweden, came to North America this year. He had 19 goals and 47 points in 49 for Tri-City. The 5-foot-8, 161-pounder previously played in the Frolunda system.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use seventh-round pick on Swedish left winger
Sabres select Casey Mittelstadt with No. 8 pick in NHL Draft
'He made negative news at the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, where he failed to do a single pull-up. He did one bench press.' … [Read more...] about Sabres select Casey Mittelstadt with No. 8 pick in NHL Draft
From one Minnesotan to another, Mittelstadt happy to go to Sabres
'“A lot of people were saying how wide-open this draft could be, and I definitely think it played up to what people were saying,” Mittelstadt said in United Center. “I’m happy going to Buffalo. It’s a great place to play, and they’ve got a really good team up there already. It’s definitely an honor.”' … [Read more...] about From one Minnesotan to another, Mittelstadt happy to go to Sabres
Mike Harrington: With lots of needs on all sides, Sabres stay down the middle
'As for those worried about Mittelstadt pulling a Petersen or Jimmy Vesey mood down the road, I say don't. The bet here is he's going to play two years for Minnesota, perhaps even just one. Botterill loves college players, saying Friday that he "loved the college model." But as teams are finding out in the cases of Vesey and Petersen, you better get your guys signed quick. It's … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With lots of needs on all sides, Sabres stay down the middle
What They Said: Sabres draft pick Casey Mittelstadt
'Yeah, being American, I like to watch Eichel. I think he’s one of the best Americans in the league, and a lot of Americans like to look up to him, so I definitely have watched them before. Like I said, I love watching Eichel. I’ve seen a lot of him throughout the years. It’s definitely, like I said, an honor to be there and an honor to one day play with those guys.' … [Read more...] about What They Said: Sabres draft pick Casey Mittelstadt
Goalie Cal Petersen declines to sign with Sabres, will be free agent
'“Coming into it because I didn’t pick him, there’s always that possibility,” Botterill said. “I enjoyed interacting with him. I think he’s a very professional young man. I certainly wish him all the best in his career and stuff, but we always knew that was a possibility.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Cal Petersen declines to sign with Sabres, will be free agent
Sabres Notebook: Botterill, Housley interviewing; GM talks Kane
'A leading candidate for assistant GM is Randy Sexton, with TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reporting Friday that the move is expected. Sexton is in his second season as the Penguins’ director of amateur scouting. He previously served as GM for Florida and Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Botterill, Housley interviewing; GM talks Kane