'"My sense a week or two ago was that they were still very hopeful that they would get a settlement done here and reach an agreement prior to the start of the season," TSN's Darren Dreger said with Martin Biron and Craig Rivet on The Instigators on Friday. "There's still that possibility, but I'm now getting the sense that, from a player's perspective, he's okay starting the … [Read more...] about Eichel fine without signing extension before start of the season?
Archives for September 2017
Former Sabre Ellis is trying to stay in hockey, but change careers
'Personally I think Ellis could’ve been a valuable addition to Chris Taylor’s staff in Rochester, but Ellis wants to go at his own pace, “For sure, I’m taking things slow and I ended up here at the academy and not only am I learning development, but I’m learning coaching and the business side of things, so it’s checked a lot of boxes for me, so I see where my vision is and … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Ellis is trying to stay in hockey, but change careers
Sabres promote heads of media, community relations
'In his 13th season with the organization, Bandura enters his second in charge of all media relations duties for the Sabres and Buffalo Bandits. He oversees communications for both teams while serving as the Sabres' spokesman and primary media contact.' … [Read more...] about Sabres promote heads of media, community relations
Sabres' Bogosian using charitable foundation to raise money for Houston
'"The money raised will go directly to the Houston Food Bank and will be used to provide food, water and supplies to children, families and seniors in the Houston area who have been affected by the storm," Bogosian wrote on the Go Fund Me page. "Thank you in advance for your support."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian using charitable foundation to raise money for Houston
Dunleavy to split Sabres season with Jeanneret
'Mark Preisler, the executive vice president of media and content for Pegula Sports and Entertainment (PSE) said Biron and Ray may do about five of the 82 regular season games together as analysts inside the benches. But Ray will be alone for the bulk of games alongside Jeanneret or Dunleavy.' … [Read more...] about Dunleavy to split Sabres season with Jeanneret
Ex-Sabres McKee, Barnaby ready for OHL Showcase in HarborCenter
'"I'm really excited about it," McKee, who is in his second season as Kitchener's head coach, said by phone Thursday. "I've done things like this when I was in the AHL, went to Traverse City, and I think for players and staff it's fun to get away. You get the guys together every night and they're bonding a little bit.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabres McKee, Barnaby ready for OHL Showcase in HarborCenter
Sabres GM Botterill buys $1.3 million Middlesex Road home
'The 6,137-square-foot, two-story home, which dates to 1920, sits on 0.34 professionally landscaped acres, with three fireplaces, hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with solid-surface counters and an island, a finished basement, 4.5 bathrooms and a butler's pantry.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Botterill buys $1.3 million Middlesex Road home
Sabres’ Jake McCabe happy to give number back to Jason Pominville
'“(Pominville’s) been in the league a long time, he was obviously here for a long time, was captain of this team,” McCabe said. “I know a lot more fans have 29 Pominville jerseys than 29 McCabe jerseys. Nineteen was my number for a long time, so it made sense.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jake McCabe happy to give number back to Jason Pominville
Griffith wants to shoot more with Sabres
'“I'm not even thinking about that,” he said. “I just want to go into camp (and) prove to them I belong in the NHL. ... I'm not going to try and put any pressure on myself. I'm just going to go out, have fun and play the game the way I know I can, and I think everything will fall into place if I do that.”' … [Read more...] about Griffith wants to shoot more with Sabres
Zach Bogosian's Bogo Bunch raising money for Houston
'The Bogo Bunch, a Non-Profit Charity started by Bogosian and his wife Bianca, have started a GoFundMe to collect donations.' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian’s Bogo Bunch raising money for Houston
Sabres announce promotions for Bandura, Jureller
'Jureller served as the Sabres' director of community relations for the last six seasons after initially joining the team as promotions coordinator in 2005-06. As the head of the community relations department and the president of the Sabres Foundation, he is primarily responsible for overseeing the team's community outreach initiatives and all Sabres Foundation events.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce promotions for Bandura, Jureller