'There are also a few draft picks moving around as part of the deal as well, with the Sabres sending a 3rd round pick to the Wild, and Minnesota sending a 4th round pick to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reacquire Jason Pominville in trade, sending Tyler Ennis and Marcus Foligno to Minnesota
Archives for July 2017
Botterill hits home run with Scandella/Pominville trade
'Scandella, 27, played in 71 games last season, tallying four goals and adding nine assists. The numbers don't jump off the page, but he's not a player who will wow you with his offensive ability. However, he will impress with his ability to move the puck quickly and efficiently up the ice, while being steady in the defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Botterill hits home run with Scandella/Pominville trade
Pominville's son excited his dad gets to play with Jack Eichel
'"We've always loved living in Buffalo, we've always loved the area. Great place to raise your family, great fans."' … [Read more...] about Pominville’s son excited his dad gets to play with Jack Eichel
Marco Scandella, Jason Pominville traded by Wild to Sabres
'"As NHL general managers we're always looking for more; we're very greedy," Botterill said. "You always want to have more defense out there. Is our defense a finished product? Not at all, but it's a scenario where we like the style and some of the assets that these players can bring. We have veteran leadership back there, we have young players from a puck mobility standpoint. … [Read more...] about Marco Scandella, Jason Pominville traded by Wild to Sabres
Sabres acquire Scandella, Pominville from Wild
'Selected by Minnesota in the second round (55th overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft, Scandella (6'3", 208 lbs., 2/23/1990) recently completed his seventh NHL season with the Wild. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Scandella has recorded 89 points (27+62) in 373 career regular-season games with the Wild, with nine points (6+3) in 39 career playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Scandella, Pominville from Wild
Botterill expects Scandella to take on greater role in Buffalo
'"We think he can really handle more," Botterill said. "It'll be interesting to see how much his offensive numbers really increase, but we think he's a type of player that can really handle minutes … Whether he gets the assists or not, he's going to start our transition game out of our own end and in the neutral zone and then with his size and his compete down low, his reach, … [Read more...] about Botterill expects Scandella to take on greater role in Buffalo
Pominville glad to be back in Buffalo, excited about team's direction
'Shortly after, his kids were already wearing his Sabres jersey and he knew he had nothing to worry about. "My little guy said, 'Oh, you're going to have the chance to pay with Jack Eichel!" Pominville said. "He's pumped."' … [Read more...] about Pominville glad to be back in Buffalo, excited about team’s direction
Chris Taylor named Rochester Americans head coach
'Taylor first joined the Amerks staff as development coach prior to the 2011-12 season following a successful 19-year professional career as a player that saw him become one of the all-time Amerk greats to ever don the red, white and blue. He was elevated to assistant coach on Feb. 25, 2013, a position he retained through the 2015-16 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor named Rochester Americans head coach