'"I want to be here. I want to be in Buffalo, like I said. I want to bring some excitement to this town, and the contract thing will take care of itself. That's why you hire agents."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel open to playing this season without new deal
Archives for September 6, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Giveaway nights announced; Hurley transfers; Goloubef on PTO
'The other giveaways coincide with theme nights. Buffalo will hand out military-style dog tags Nov. 10 during Military Appreciation Night, purple scarves on Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Nov. 18 and green koozies for the St. Patrick's Day game on March 17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Giveaway nights announced; Hurley transfers; Goloubef on PTO
Sabres' top youngsters will play in Prospects Challenge this weekend
'The Sabres announced their roster Tuesday, and the list includes top prospects Justin Bailey, Alex Nylander, Hudson Fasching, Nick Baptiste and Brendan Guhle. All have NHL experience with the Sabres and are hopeful of making the roster this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top youngsters will play in Prospects Challenge this weekend
Sabres welcome back Pominville in new commercial
'Buffalo traded for its former captain in June and announced last week he would again wear No. 29. In the video released Tuesday, the Sabres showed the right winger putting up a "Population Pominville" sign inside KeyBank Center as Rick Jeanneret announced a goal by Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres welcome back Pominville in new commercial
Jack Eichel ‘adamant’ on staying with Sabres, willing to wait for extension
'“If that happens, that happens,” Eichel, 20, said Tuesday following a late-summer skate. “I’m pretty adamant on staying a Sabre and staying in Buffalo. It’s not something I can really control here. I can just control my play.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel ‘adamant’ on staying with Sabres, willing to wait for extension
Evander Kane delivers pizzas to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
'“Decided to take some lunch to the very appreciative people of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside,” the 26-year-old tweeted, along with a video montage of his tour through the neighbourhood, delivering an armful of Little Caesars pizzas.' … [Read more...] about Evander Kane delivers pizzas to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Sabres’ Jack Eichel focused on hockey, not contract talks
'“I have no problem playing the season out and just trying to earn whatever,” Eichel said Tuesday. “We know where we stand. We know where the Sabres stand. If it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel focused on hockey, not contract talks
Sabres’ Okposo eager to look forward now that he’s healthy
'“It was obviously a tough situation, a tough road,” Okposo said. “I’m just happy to be back and happy to be able to play again, and play at a high level.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo eager to look forward now that he’s healthy
Eichel may start the season without a contract extension
'Matt Bove of Channel 7 reported that Eichel’s agent said that talks between him and Jason Botterill have died down and that Eichel is planning on playing without a new deal. Eichel said, “We know where we stand, we know where the Sabres stand and if it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen. I have no problem playing the season out and earn whatever.”' … [Read more...] about Eichel may start the season without a contract extension
Sabres' prospect Hurley leaves Notre Dame
'Hurley has one more season of eligibility left, but according to NCAA rules, has to sit-out this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospect Hurley leaves Notre Dame
Sabres release the roster for the Prospects Challenge
'Buffalo also released its roster for the upcoming Prospects Challenge on Sept. 8, 9 and 11.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release the roster for the Prospects Challenge
Eichel adamant about staying in Buffalo, despite contract negotiations
'"I have no problem playing the year out," Eichel told WGR 550's Paul Hamilton on Tuesday morning. "I'm adamant about staying a Sabre, I want to bring some new excitement to this town and the contract thing will take care of itself."' … [Read more...] about Eichel adamant about staying in Buffalo, despite contract negotiations
Agent: Eichel content playing out 2017-2018 season without new deal
'On Tuesday his agent Peter Donatelli told 7 ABC "Right now Jack is planning on starting the season. Whether or not he has a contract extension prior to the season, we don't know, and [that] is not his main focus going into camp."' … [Read more...] about Agent: Eichel content playing out 2017-2018 season without new deal
Pumpkin spice lattes mean Sabres hockey is near
'That all sounds great, so now it's time to walk the walk. In Nashville as an assistant coach, players gushed over Housley's temperament and leadership. Those traits would certainly be welcomed in Buffalo, especially after what appeared to be anything but a perfect relationship between the Sabres players and previous coaching staff.' … [Read more...] about Pumpkin spice lattes mean Sabres hockey is near
Source: Eichel may not start NHL season with contract extension
'Money remains the factor in finalizing the deal, the source said, but added Eichel is comfortable playing the season out if terms aren’t agreed to.' … [Read more...] about Source: Eichel may not start NHL season with contract extension