'"I don’t know," Jokiharju said when asked why his playing time dipped under Colliton. "I think it might be how coaches see things different and how they feel about other stuff. I don’t know. It’s kind of tough for me to answer that kind of question. You should probably ask the coaching staff, but I don’t think anything really went down with me during the season."' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju out to prove he can ‘play a whole season’ with Sabres
Archives for July 11, 2019
As Jason Botterill's moves keep flying in, it looks like Sabres' big deal is still to come
'Botterill has a long way to go to make up for the massive miscalculation of the Ryan O'Reilly trade, and he's forever going to stand as the first GM to trade a player who became the Conn Smythe Trophy winner the next season.' … [Read more...] about As Jason Botterill’s moves keep flying in, it looks like Sabres’ big deal is still to come
Henri Jokiharju believes joining Sabres ‘a great opportunity’
'In Buffalo, Jokiharju could slot in on the second or third defense pair. For years, defense was the Sabres’ biggest weakness.' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju believes joining Sabres ‘a great opportunity’
It’s time for Buffalo to trade Rasmus Ristolainen. Where?
'So which teams make for intriguing trade partners? These three come to mind...'. … [Read more...] about It’s time for Buffalo to trade Rasmus Ristolainen. Where?
Jokiharju is excited to join the Sabres
'“I know both [Luukkonen and Laaksonen] real well,” Jokiharju said. “We’ve played in a couple tournaments together. Oskari Laaksonen is one of my best friends back in my hometown. It’s exciting to have them to call and to text those guys that I’m coming to Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju is excited to join the Sabres
Jokiharju hoping for bigger role with Sabres
'"I'm just like a modern defenseman right now, two-way defenseman," said Jokiharju, who had 12 assists in 38 games with the Blackhawks last season. "I like to be with the puck and make some good plays. When I get the puck, get it to better guys who can make some points and score some goals, and just make some plays and be a good two-way defenseman, take care of both ends."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju hoping for bigger role with Sabres
Jokiharju sees 'good opportunity' ahead with Sabres
'"I just realized it's a good opportunity for me, coming to a great organization like the Buffalo Sabres," Jokiharju said during a conference call on Wednesday. "I'm pumped to play for the Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju sees ‘good opportunity’ ahead with Sabres
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' 2019-20 schedule includes game at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena (Buffalo News) Rochester Amerks release 2019-20 schedule (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks release 2019-2020 schedule (WGR-AM) Amerks announce 2019-20 regular season scheudle (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage