'But Dahlin's whirlwind day at the Stanley Cup final had an even bigger highlight: A session with the inimitable Don Cherry.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s a whirlwind day for Dahlin at his first NHL game
Archives for June 5, 2018
Phil Housley on Sabres' top pick: 'It's going to be an exciting player'
'“I watched to see how he would do in his testing, and other players as well,” said Housley, who was also present at Jim Kelly's celebrity golf tournament in Batavia on Monday. “I thought he did a terrific job. We’re just excited for the draft June 22 in Dallas and it’s going to be exciting having the No. 1 overall pick. I’m not going to comment on anything. What I’ll say is … [Read more...] about Phil Housley on Sabres’ top pick: ‘It’s going to be an exciting player’
Hockey star Mowers never dreamed of it
'Mowers, who had 18 goals and 44 assists in the NHL, did some intermission broadcasts during Bruins games on New England Sports Network for a little while, and then was named pro scout of the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens. Mowers is now nearing the end of his first year as a pro scout for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Hockey star Mowers never dreamed of it
Sabres' Housley has kept his eye on Dahlin
'Housley wouldn’t talk like they’re taking Dahlin, but he did say, “Winning the lottery was huge for us and I just had a sixth sense that we were going to be able to get that pick, I just knew it when they came down to two and when they flipped that logo over, just like you guys, we were back home in Minnesota high-fiving, so it’s an exciting time for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Housley has kept his eye on Dahlin
Bob McKenzie on Ryan O'Reilly: "Carolina has interest"
'Jeff Skinner would be an interesting piece for the Sabres to bring back in a trade. He has just one more year on his contract at $5.725 million. Skinner is now 26 years old, coming off a 49-point season. Two years ago, 2016-17, was one of Skinner's best seasons of his career. He tied his career high point total with 63, and set a career high in goals with 37. Despite … [Read more...] about Bob McKenzie on Ryan O’Reilly: “Carolina has interest”
Housley: I'm sure Botterill will make right choice
'"I'm sure he [Jason Botterill] is going to make the right choice," Housley said while cracking a smile at the Jim Kelly Charity Golf Classic on Monday. "We're excited to have the No. 1 pick, obviously. It's going to be a special player. I'm really excited, winning the lottery was huge for us. I just had this sense we were going to get that pick..."' … [Read more...] about Housley: I’m sure Botterill will make right choice
Jack & Sam up for "Best Bromance" in the NHL
'It's no stranger the two Sabres forward are good linemates, they're also pretty great friends off the ice (and roommates) and now the duo has a chance to win "Best Bromance" with the NHL Fan Choice Awards.' … [Read more...] about Jack & Sam up for “Best Bromance” in the NHL