'“I was fortunate enough, my parents worked hard. We didn’t come from a ton of money by any means, but they spent a lot of money so I could play hockey. Goalie equipment and things like that aren’t cheap. I look at the doors that opened for me in sports and the things I’ve learned, so it’s a great event where you can come out and help a great charity that helps a lot of kids.”' … [Read more...] about Hutton helps young athletes train like a pro
Archives for August 2019
Former Sabre Pominville still would like to come back
'Pominville is back in Buffalo and working out at Harborcenter with a handful of guys that include Rasmus Dahlin. Pominville said it’s day-by-day, “I definitely would like to play, I’ve kept myself ready, skated and worked out and so I still enjoy playing, but I don’t know if I’d go anywhere to be honest, so if it’s the right opportunity, I’d like to play.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Pominville still would like to come back
Botterill: Sabres trying to put Ristolainen 'in positions to have success'
'"We’re continuing to try to set this team up where we’re putting 'Risto' in positions to have success," Botterill continued. "Yeah, he wants to win. We also want to put him in a situation where he plays very well, and that’s what we’ve tried to do with some of the acquisitions, add depth to our defence, add competition to our defence."' … [Read more...] about Botterill: Sabres trying to put Ristolainen ‘in positions to have success’
Sabres new coach Ralph Krueger is still listening to the fans
'Before Kruger got the job as head coach of the Sabres, he walked around town for two days. He watched playoff hockey in bars talking to fans that had no idea who he was. On Saturday, he got another chance to interact with fans at Fan Fest and he said, “It keeps getting confirmed over and over again from my first walks in the city and today I got a deeper understanding of the … [Read more...] about Sabres new coach Ralph Krueger is still listening to the fans
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign John Wiitala to one-year AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Henri Jokiharju impressed Sabres GM Jason Botterill before up-close look
'“It certainly helps things out to see a player play on that big a stage and not wilt under it, but actually thrive and have success,” Botterill said during Saturday’s Sabres Fan Fest inside KeyBank Center, an event that celebrated the team’s 50th anniversary season. “What made us just comfortable making the move is we had a track record from our scouts watching him very … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju impressed Sabres GM Jason Botterill before up-close look
Sabres insist there's no change in Rasmus Ristolainen's status
'"We’re continuing to try to set this team up where we’re putting 'Risto' in positions to have success," Botterill said. "Yeah, he wants to win. We also want to put him in a situation where he plays very well, and that’s what we’ve tried to do with some of the acquisitions, add depth to our defense, add competition to our defense."' … [Read more...] about Sabres insist there’s no change in Rasmus Ristolainen’s status
Gilbert Perreault, Rene Robert laud decision to return to royal blue next season
'"It's great. The crest, the color are very important," said Hall of Fame center Gilbert Perreault, the franchise's first draft pick and still its No. 1 scorer. "This was a new franchise from the 70s. First color. Got to keep the crest and color. When you change the crest, it kills the alumni. You've got to keep the same crest, the same color. That's very important to me."' … [Read more...] about Gilbert Perreault, Rene Robert laud decision to return to royal blue next season
Sabres want to put Rasmus Ristolainen in ‘positions to have success’
'It’s no secret Ristolainen, 24, is frustrated. Since joining the Sabres in 2013-14, the former first-round pick has endured a lot of losing, never sniffing the playoffs. The Sabres have finished dead last three times in his career. Ralph Krueger, who was hired in May, is his fifth coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to put Rasmus Ristolainen in ‘positions to have success’
Sabres' Botterill is enjoying the 50th anniversary
'Vladimir Sobotka did not want to be in Buffalo last season and took very little if no responsibility for his poor play. One solution would be to loan Sobotka to a team in Europe. Botterill said, “I would say that maybe he wasn’t a happy player, but none of our players were very happy at the end of the season, we didn’t have a successful second half of the season and our … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill is enjoying the 50th anniversary
Sabres Past and Present Reminisce Ahead of 50th Season
'“Considering what they’ve gone through after 49 years now, not having won a championship, and coming close a few of times. The support that they keep getting from fans year in and year out is unbelievable.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Past and Present Reminisce Ahead of 50th Season
Ristolainen remains in Sabres' plans with active trade rumors
'The Sabres have needs at right wing and center, and the 24-year-old defenseman has been mentioned in trade rumors as the player with the most value to fetch that help. Ristolainen this month reportedly did not commit to being with the Sabres when training camp opens.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen remains in Sabres’ plans with active trade rumors
Sabres' 50th anniversary uniform features gold accents, white gloves
'The crossed swords crest will be displayed in fluorescent gold and navy blue, rather than white and blue. Five stripes — one representing each of the franchise's decades — are embroidered on both sleeves as well as the jersey's bottom. Four are gold and one wider one is in blue.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 50th anniversary uniform features gold accents, white gloves
Sabres announce theme nights for 50th anniversary celebration
'The home opener Oct. 5 against New Jersey will be the first theme night as it will be "Captains Night", with captains from throughout franchise history being honored in a pregame ceremony.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce theme nights for 50th anniversary celebration
Sabres unveil 50th anniversary ‘Golden Jersey’
'It will be worn 13 times at home during the 2019-20 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unveil 50th anniversary ‘Golden Jersey’