'"He's handled it well. I think over time, as a veteran, the more and more games he plays, he'll get more comfortable and know situations, know how to take care of himself more, how to be more professional. It comes with just playing games, and he's done an amazing job of it."to the season - it adds up," said Bogosian, who came into the NHL as an 18-year-old rookie in 2008. ' … [Read more...] about Dahlin selected as finalist for Calder Trophy
Archives for April 2019
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks still stunned after early playoff exit (WROC-TV) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named OHL’s top goalie
'The Finn, 20, quickly morphed into a star in his first North American season, compiling a sparkling 38-11-2 record with a 2.50 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage and six shutouts in 53 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen named OHL’s top goalie
More names starting to surface in Sabres' coaching search
'However, one other name that Garrioch mentioned in his article is Providence College head coach Nate Leaman. According to Garrioch, he believes that Leaman has already talked with the Sabres and is highly-regarded in the organization. He also mentions that the Sabres had spoken to Leaman a couple of years ago about the head coaching position in Rochester, but he decided to … [Read more...] about More names starting to surface in Sabres’ coaching search
Luukkonen named Goaltender of the Year in the OHL
'It was announced on Thursday by the Sabres and Amerks that Luukkonen underwent hip surgery, but he is expected to make a full recovery within the next six months. Luukkonen is expected to take over the starting duties in goals for the Amerks next season.' … [Read more...] about Luukkonen named Goaltender of the Year in the OHL
Lance Lysowski's Sabres mailbag: Why hire a retread coach?
'The Sabres need a coach who can hold players accountable while implementing a defensive structure that can help win one-goal games during a playoff push. That is why you're seeing names such as Martin mentioned as candidates.' … [Read more...] about Lance Lysowski’s Sabres mailbag: Why hire a retread coach?
Sabres prospect Mattias Samuelsson to remain at Western Michigan
'Samuelsson, 19, was listed as the 21st best North American skater in NHL Central Scouting's final rankings ahead of last year's draft. He had 11 points and 20 assists in 58 games with the U.S. National Development Program's U-18 team and captained Team USA to a Silver Medal at last spring's U-18 World Championships.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mattias Samuelsson to remain at Western Michigan
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen undergoes hip surgery (Buffalo News) Five reasons the Amerks were swept out of the playoffs (again) (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen undergoes hip surgery (Olean Times Herald) Sabres prospect Luukkonen has hip surgery (WGR-AM) Sabres goalie prospect undergoes hip surgery (WIVB-TV) Luukkonen … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
TSN report says Pens assistant Jacques Martin a leading candidate for Sabres' coach
'The Sabres' search appears focused on coaches with NHL experience. Botterill talked to Todd McLellan earlier this month before the Edmonton and San Jose coach went to Los Angeles. Tampa Bay assistant Todd Richards, a former head man in Minnesota and Columbus, is likely on Botterill's list as well. Former Arizona coach Dave Tippett and former Ottawa coach Guy Boucher could also … [Read more...] about TSN report says Pens assistant Jacques Martin a leading candidate for Sabres’ coach
Report: Jacques Martin a leading candidate to coach Sabres
'Martin has strong ties to Sabres general manager Jason Botterill, having served as an assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins since 2013. They won Stanley Cups together in 2016 and 2017 when Botterill was an assistant GM in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jacques Martin a leading candidate to coach Sabres
Penguins assistant Jacques Martin a candidate for two head coaching vacancies
'Martin has strong relationships in both places. Jason Botterill is Buffalo’s general manager after working his way up through the Penguins organization, finishing here as associate GM under Jim Rutherford.' … [Read more...] about Penguins assistant Jacques Martin a candidate for two head coaching vacancies
Reports: Penguins assistant Jacques Martin a candidate for Buffalo Sabres job
'Martin, 66, has been with the Penguins for the last six seasons, serving mostly as the assistant coach who works most closely with the team’s defense and penalty kill. His long NHL resume includes head coaching stops in St. Louis, Ottawa, Florida and Montreal. … [Read more...] about Reports: Penguins assistant Jacques Martin a candidate for Buffalo Sabres job
Dominik Hasek's 70-save playoff shutout: An oral history, 25 years later
'The Devils won Game 5 at home to take a 3-2 series lead, and they had a chance to eliminate the Sabres in Buffalo in a game that started on April 27, 1994 -- 25 years ago this Saturday. But it wouldn't end until April 28 at 1:52 a.m. ET, after a four-overtime affair that saw Hasek make 70 saves. Seventy saves and zero goals against. Dave Hannan finally beat Brodeur (who had 49 … [Read more...] about Dominik Hasek’s 70-save playoff shutout: An oral history, 25 years later
Report: Sabres interested in Jacques Martin
'If Botterill thinks the Sabres need a 67-year-old coach with an average record to relate to their young players, I would predict he's in for a rude awakening.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres interested in Jacques Martin
Reports: Sabres expressing interest in Jacques Martin
'John Shannon from Sportsnet has also heard the Sabres are interested in Martin, tweeting that both the Sabres and Senators have asked for permission to speak with the Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres expressing interest in Jacques Martin