'"Jeff wanted to make a donation to support the hospital’s front-line health care workers," foundation CEO Suzette Strong said. "That’s where this money will go. It doesn’t matter how much money people have, they still need to have the intent and want to help."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Jeff Skinner scores with donation to Markham Stouffville Hospital
Archives for April 2020
Sabres' Jeff Skinner makes three $53,000 donations to Covid-19 causes
'His first contribution went to the relief fund created by Pegula Sports and Entertainment. Then, Skinner chose to assist Markham Stouffville Hospital, and the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers announced Tuesday their former star forward made a donation that will provide more than 150,000 meals to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner makes three $53,000 donations to Covid-19 causes
Evaluating five of the NHL's rumored return-to-play scenarios
'Neutral-site games could help the NHL mitigate the risk of players or staff members contracting the virus. This would allow the league to keep players at designated hotels in cities where the coronavirus has not overwhelmed local health care facilities. Less travel is better for everyone – including the general public – and would address some of the possible concerns with TV … [Read more...] about Evaluating five of the NHL’s rumored return-to-play scenarios
Former Rangers star, CUPE 791 donate cash to Waterloo Region food bank
'The Buffalo Sabres forward — who wears No. 53 on his sweater — donated $53,000 to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region to help keep its shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Former Rangers star, CUPE 791 donate cash to Waterloo Region food bank
A trip down memory lane
'You'll have plenty of smiles on your face as you watch some of the key moments from their opening round defeat of the Philadelphia Flyers. Of course, there's the big Brian Campbell hit on R.J. Umberger and the Briere double overtime goal in Game 1. It was interesting to hear Briere say the players were worried about that matchup going into the series. Briere said they knew … [Read more...] about A trip down memory lane
Skinner donates $159,000 toward pandemic relief efforts
'"For me, I think you try and look at ways that you can help," Skinner said. "Obviously Buffalo, with the Pegulas sort of kick-starting that foundation, it was something I was proud to join with my teammates and to contribute to."' … [Read more...] about Skinner donates $159,000 toward pandemic relief efforts
Cozens named 1st-team All-Star by WHL
'Cozens, who was selected by the Sabres with the seventh overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, tallied a career-high 85 points (38+47) in 51 games this season while serving as a co-captain for the Lethbridge Hurricanes. He surpassed his 2018-19 point total despite appearing in 17 fewer contests.' … [Read more...] about Cozens named 1st-team All-Star by WHL
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
For Amerks, season is on pause and with it chance at playoff redemption (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Paetsch named Amerks 2019-20 AHL Man of the Year (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres captain Jack Eichel donates 1,300 face shields to Kaleida Health
'Eichel thanked the healthcare workers at the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in a Twitter video on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel donates 1,300 face shields to Kaleida Health
Krueger details international coaching webinar
'"I enjoyed the process and the feedback has been really, really warm," he said. "They enjoyed the process. So, yeah, overall, it was a success. But the goal was really to give back to the coaching community."' … [Read more...] about Krueger details international coaching webinar
Players on Sabres' ECHL affiliate suffer financial hit with season canceled
'Players signed to ECHL contracts lost three regular-season paychecks, causing them to scramble to find a different offseason job during an economic collapse. Playoff bonus money also was off the table for the entire team. League veterans such as Vaive were left wondering how many more opportunities they'll have to win a championship. Even players on American Hockey League … [Read more...] about Players on Sabres’ ECHL affiliate suffer financial hit with season canceled
Isles GM Lou Lamoriello is optimistic but it's still hard to see a path to play anytime soon
'Still, I'm having a hard time finding a path to play for several more weeks. It seems inconceivable there could be any resumption to the regular season, and that if we see hockey again we'd have to go right to the playoffs. It's almost certainly going to have to happen initially in empty arenas, but can gave American and Canadian television networks some badly-needed … [Read more...] about Isles GM Lou Lamoriello is optimistic but it’s still hard to see a path to play anytime soon
Biron: Campbell's hit on Umberger set tone for 2006 playoff run
'You kind of feel bad for the guy down on the ice, especially now since I played with R.J. in Philly a couple of years later. He is a great guy and teammate, but right then, you knew OUR fans were behind us no matter what.' … [Read more...] about Biron: Campbell’s hit on Umberger set tone for 2006 playoff run
Sabres' prospects preparing in case Amerks' season resumes
'"That’s the hardest part," Taylor said. "All these guys that were just getting ready to push for the playoffs. That hurts. We had something going. We wanted them to experience the playoffs and how to get ready for playoffs, winning and playing those big games we wanted them to play. That’s why we’d love to get back to playing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ prospects preparing in case Amerks’ season resumes
Sabres, Bills relax payment deadlines for season ticket holders
'The deadline for Sabres' ticket holders to make the first payment for next season has been moved from April 22 to May 22, and the team said in a statement Friday that it will continue to monitor the situation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bills relax payment deadlines for season ticket holders