Hiring of Gord Dineen adds experience to Amerks staff (Buffalo News) Friendship with Sabres GM Jason Botterill led Chris Taylor back to Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Gord Dineen named Amerks assistant coach (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for July 2017
Sabres hire ex-Blues bench boss Davis Payne as associate coach
'Payne has been an assistant for the Los Angeles Kings for the past five seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire ex-Blues bench boss Davis Payne as associate coach
Sabres' Lehner, Larsson, Beaulieu among 30 players to file for arbitration
'Lehner is among those in line for a significant pay raise. He went 23-26-8 last season with a .920 save percentage, which ranked 12th in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lehner, Larsson, Beaulieu among 30 players to file for arbitration
Bucky Gleason: Sabres are best examined through wide lens
'Buffalo fans don't want to hear as much, but the Sabres aren't just few players away from becoming a playoff contender. Botterill is in the process of revamping two teams, Buffalo and Rochester, salvaging whatever he can from assets he inherited and practically starting from scratch under a rookie coach.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Sabres are best examined through wide lens
Sabres hire Davis Payne as associate coach
'The Sabres also named former scout Seamus Kotyk goaltending development coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Davis Payne as associate coach
Sabres name Davis Payne associate coach
'After St. Louis, Payne spent the last four years as an assistant coach under Daryl Sutter with the Los Angeles Kings. He was a part of the 2014 Kings team that won the Stanley Cup over the New York Rangers. Payne was let go by the Kings this offseason when Sutter was relieved of his coaching duties.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Davis Payne associate coach
Three Sabres file for arbitration
'Lehner, 25, posted a 23-26-8 record in 59 games played last season with the Sabres with a 2.68 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage. The Sabres gave him a qualifying offer last Monday that would pay him $3.15 million if he were to accept the offer.' … [Read more...] about Three Sabres file for arbitration
Lehner, Larsson and Beaulieu file for arbitration
'According to their agent, Craig Oster, both Larsson and Lehner have filed for salary arbitration. In a list of players twetted by the NHL Players Association Nathan Beaulieu was also listed as a player who filed for arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Lehner, Larsson and Beaulieu file for arbitration
Sabres hire Payne as associate coach
'The Kamloops, British Colombia native joined the Blues' organization in 2007 as an assistant coach for the Peoria Rivermen (AHL). He was named head coach of Peoria before the 2008-09 season, a post he held until becoming the Blues' head coach during the 2009-10 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Payne as associate coach
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
AHL Notebook: Sabres focused on improved development culture in Rochester (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Andrew MacWilliam to AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres goalie coach Andrew Allen to return for third season
'“I had a good relationship with him,” Johnson said. “He understands my game, and he really took my game to the next level the season I was there. It was a really good fit for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie coach Andrew Allen to return for third season
Chris Taylor plans to instill winning attitude in return to Amerks
'“We just want to bring excitement back into the city with our team, play exciting hockey and show that the players are willing to put the work in,” Taylor said by phone. “The fans are so passionate here. They love hockey.' … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor plans to instill winning attitude in return to Amerks
Bucky Gleason: Ten years later, Sabres still feeling cause and effect of Drury, Briere
'You would think bewilderment over the Sabres losing their co-captains a few hours apart would dissipate over time, experience and perspective. Actually, it's the opposite. It's more troubling now than it was July 1, 2007, when a terrific team lost its heart, soul and credibility through sheer stupidity.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: Ten years later, Sabres still feeling cause and effect of Drury, Briere
Sabres offer Benoit Pouliot fresh chance
'“I’m hoping to get a good look in Buffalo and a fresh start,” Pouliot said. “I’m going to be 31 years old. I’m not 23, 24 anymore. So I think I’m just looking for the best opportunity for me to extend my career. Buffalo is a team that’s rebuilding everything, and it’s the same thing for me in Edmonton, the first year I signed (in 2014).”' … [Read more...] about Sabres offer Benoit Pouliot fresh chance