'"This isn't a newsflash because it's been speculated," Dreger said. "I'm told Jacques Martin is a top candidate in Buffalo. There's been speculation of Todd Richards although a couple of days ago I got the sense that he is of interest and he is a candidate but things werne't heating up there. Maybe that's changed in the last 24 hours. I don't know that but, yesterday I was … [Read more...] about Dreger: Jacques Martin “top candidate” for Sabres head coach
Archives for April 2019
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks 'extremely frustrated' after another season ends with sweep (Buffalo News) Amerks lose 3-1 to Toronto, swept from playoffs in first round yet again (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Promising season over for Amerks after sweep by Marlies (Olean Times Herald) Marlies moving on in AHL playoffs (Toronto Sun) The Amerks are a huge disappointment as they get swept out of … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian undergoes another hip surgery
'Defenseman Zach Bogosian will spend the next five to six months recovering from a "successful" hip surgery, the Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian undergoes another hip surgery
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery, out five to six months
'Bogosian, 28, rebounded and played 65 games this season, his highest total since 2010-11. Still, a lower-body injury, almost certainly his hip, forced him to miss the last eight contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery, out five to six months
Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen learning pro game
'“(I’ve learned) how everything is that much better and how everything is just more professional,” Luukkonen said Saturday inside Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex in Brighton. “I need to come here and watch how the older guys are doing their practices and how they prepare for the games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen learning pro game
Sabres' Nelson returns to Tomahawks roots
'“It’s been good,” Nelson, 26, said of life in the NHL. “The last year-and-a-half I’ve been with Buffalo consistently. The first year-and-a-half of my pro career was all about learning and getting to know the pro game and getting better every day. The work never stops,” he said. “It’s all about getting better every day and every year. That stays consistent.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nelson returns to Tomahawks roots
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian out 5-6 months after hip surgery
'The surgery is the latest setback for the 28-year-old, hard-hitting defenseman, who has played 70 games just twice in his 11 NHL seasons. Bogosian was limited to 18 games in 2017-18 before season-ending hip surgery in January of that season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian out 5-6 months after hip surgery
Sabres' Bogosian undergoes hip surgery
'I've been told surgery wasn't an option for Bogosian until after the season when he met with team doctors and specialists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian undergoes hip surgery
What is culture?
'There are many ways to achieve that, but it starts with putting in place things that make players want to put in the work. Sexton said, “What is required to ensure that we create the right working environment so they can thrive? What do we have to do to make sure we have the right set of expectations and standards in place so when these people come to work, they come to work … [Read more...] about What is culture?
Sabres' Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery
'Bogosian's estimated recovery time is five to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery
Bogosian undergoes successful hip surgery
'Bogosian previously had hip surgery in February 2018 and returned to play 65 games this past season, his highest total since 2011-12. He missed the last seven contests, however, and said that surgery was on the table during his interview on locker cleanout day.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian undergoes successful hip surgery
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Calder Cup Gameday: Amerks at Marlies, Game 3 (Buffalo News) Amerks banking on regular-season road show to show up in Game 3 at Toronto (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks' gamble on Paetsch pays off for team and Rochester community (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks remain upbeat despite 0-2 hole (WROC-TV) Duffer: Looking ahead to Game 3 in Toronto … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Hutton couldn't believe how the season turned around
'Through the Sabres 10-game winning streak, Hutton went 12-6-1 with a 2.50 goals against and .920 save percentage. Afterwards, he was 6-19-4 with a 3.32 goals against and .900 save percentage. Hutton said, “For me I wish I could’ve played better and did my job right because we’d be winning here and we’d still be playing and we wouldn’t be talking about this stuff, we’d be … [Read more...] about Sabres Hutton couldn’t believe how the season turned around
Get to know: Rikard Grönborg
'Grönborg is a bit of an out-of-the-box candidate for the Sabres, having spent the last 13 seasons with the Swedish National Hockey program. The 50-year-old last coached in North America when he was an assistant coach with the Spokane Chiefs in the Western Hockey League in the 2004-05 season. Since then, he has served as a scout, an assistant coach, a team manager, and a head … [Read more...] about Get to know: Rikard Grönborg
A look at the future of the Buffalo Sabres, their offseason ahead
'The top priority is to get leading goalscorer, Jeff Skinner, to stick around on a deal that doesn’t put the Sabres in a bad spot. The Sabres can not overpay him as he has shown how he can be a streaky player — only netting four goals after the March 1 trade deadline when he saw a lot of his time no longer on Jack Eichel’s wing, proving that Eichel was more the driving force … [Read more...] about A look at the future of the Buffalo Sabres, their offseason ahead