Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres tonight: Time, TV, radio info (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings, Sabres surveying the future (The Sports Xchange) Red Wings at Sabres preview (NHL.com) Notes: Young Mittelstadt will make NHL debut against Red Wings (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
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Sabres' Mittelstadt skates in his first practice
'There was a lot of chatter and some extra jump to practice. Mittelstadt wasn’t at all intimidated by the scene, “It was exciting, I hadn’t played a game in a while, so it was nice to get out there and have some pace and have some fun, so it was definitely a good first practice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt skates in his first practice
Sabres' Okposo is emotional at being nominated for the Masterton Trophy
'If Okposo wins, he would join Don Luce and Pat LaFontaine as the only Sabres to win the award.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo is emotional at being nominated for the Masterton Trophy
Watch: Mittelstadt skates with Sabres for the first time
'During the skate, Mittelstadt worked on a line with Sam Reinhart and Evan Rodrigues. He also practiced with the second power-play unit, alongside Rodrigues, Nick Baptiste, Jason Pominville and Marco Scandella/Brendan Guhle.' … [Read more...] about Watch: Mittelstadt skates with Sabres for the first time
Mittelstadt practices, prepares for debut Thursday Vs. Red Wings
'“I just said thanks for the warm welcome and it was a good first practice,” Mittelstadt said of his chat with teammates at center ice as practice ended.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt practices, prepares for debut Thursday Vs. Red Wings
Sabres provide warm welcome for Mittelstadt at first practice
'"I just want to be here for him," Eichel said. "I was in a similar situation a few years ago, Sam as well, with coming in at a pretty young age. But we have a lot in common. It was good. We were able to get to know each other a little bit yesterday. … I think that that's important."' … [Read more...] about Sabres provide warm welcome for Mittelstadt at first practice
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Chaput’s overtime winner helps Comets edge Amerks (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks gain point in overtime loss to Comets (Amerks.com) Borgen, Peterson excited for shot with Amerks (Amerks.com) Chaput tallies three points as Comets sink Amerks in overtime (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
After eating with Eichel, Sabres' Mittelstadt eager to feast on life in NHL
'"He's pretty much the face of the team," the new Buffalo Sabres player said of Eichel. "It's definitely something pretty cool for a kid like me. Being a hockey player, you obviously know who Jack Eichel is. Getting to know him well and kind of having him welcome you in like that is something really special for me."' … [Read more...] about After eating with Eichel, Sabres’ Mittelstadt eager to feast on life in NHL
Sabres' Mittelstadt on Buffalo, No. 37, lunch with Eichel
'"I just met Jack," Mittelstadt said. "We went out to lunch, which was nice to kind of get to know him. Obviously, he's pretty much the face of the team and obviously he's a really good player, makes some plays that other guys can't. It was nice to get to know him a little bit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt on Buffalo, No. 37, lunch with Eichel
Sabres send Justin Bailey back to Amerks
'Bailey was in Buffalo on an emergency recall. Because the Sabres had enough healthy players the past three games, they would have needed a regular recall to dress the 22-year-old. Teams have just four following the trade deadline, and the Sabres didn't want to burn one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Justin Bailey back to Amerks
Sabres Notebook: Okposo is Masterton nominee; Hasek bobblehead for fans
'Okposo, who landed in the neuro ICU unit of Buffalo General Medical Center last year after a serious reaction to concussion medication, is a nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Okposo was selected in a vote of the Buffalo chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The award honors the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Okposo is Masterton nominee; Hasek bobblehead for fans
Christian Ehrhoff retires, on Sabres' payroll through 2027-28
'He wasn't interested in the Sabres' rebuild and Buffalo wasn't interested in the "cap-recapture penalties" implemented in the 2013 collective bargaining agreement. The team used a compliance buyout in June 2014 after just three seasons of the 10-year contract.' … [Read more...] about Christian Ehrhoff retires, on Sabres’ payroll through 2027-28
Slick prospect Casey Mittelstadt excited to join Sabres
'“As young as I can remember I wanted to play in the NHL,” Mittelstadt said Tuesday during his introductory news conference inside KeyBank Center. “My steps were always kind of I want to play high school, I want to go be a Gopher and go to the NHL. It’s pretty much every Minnesota kid’s dream.' … [Read more...] about Slick prospect Casey Mittelstadt excited to join Sabres
After lunch with Eichel, Mittelstadt eager for Sabres’ debut
'If the 21-year-old Eichel is the undisputed face of the Sabres, Mittelstadt is being counted upon to be a valuable addition in the struggling franchise’s bid to rebuild with youth. He was selected with the No. 8 pick in the draft last year, and signed with Buffalo a little more than a week after the playmaking center completed his freshman season at the University of … [Read more...] about After lunch with Eichel, Mittelstadt eager for Sabres’ debut
Ehrhoff retires, still owed $8.5M by Sabres
'He was bought out by Buffalo after just three seasons in 2014, leaving the team with an annual payment of $857,143 for 14 years. He is still owed $8.57 million by the Sabres and will receive cheques through 2027-28. He does not, however, count against the Sabres salary cap.' … [Read more...] about Ehrhoff retires, still owed $8.5M by Sabres