'This is cruel and unusual punishment for a fan base which hasn’t seen their team make the playoffs in nearly a decade, but something about Buffalo ending that drought by way of an expanded playoff doesn’t seem right. Sort of in the same sense that the Bills ending their playoff drought on the back of Andy Dalton and the Bengals a few years back - to many it felt cheap.' … [Read more...] about Cruel and unusual
Archives for May 2020
Sabres offering credit and perks to season-ticket holders for unplayed home games
'Under the plan, customers who are retaining their seats for the 2020-21 season will not have to make a payment until July 22 if they agree to credit for their accounts from the six games. The team is allowing the credit to count as the first payment with no additional money needed. Initial payments for next season had been due May 22.' … [Read more...] about Sabres offering credit and perks to season-ticket holders for unplayed home games
Report: Sabres close to signing Victor Olofsson's brother
'He has spent the last five years in the Swedish Hockey League, and had 17 goals and 11 assists in 44 games this season for Farjestads.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres close to signing Victor Olofsson’s brother
Sabres succeeded in helping Rasmus Ristolainen transform game this season
'Still, in the case of defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, the Sabres deserve credit for helping him develop a smarter, sturdier style as new coach Ralph Krueger installed more structure this season. They succeeded in settling the Finn down, lightening his load and unlocking more of his potential.' … [Read more...] about Sabres succeeded in helping Rasmus Ristolainen transform game this season
Olofsson ready for new club - placed in NHL organization
'Now, however, he himself confirms that he is ready for a new club and according to Värmland's Folkblad it will be Buffalo Sabers next for Olofsson, where little brother Victor Olofsson plays now.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson ready for new club – placed in NHL organization
Report: Sabres close to signing Swedish free agent Jesper Olofsson
'According to the report, Olofsson says that he has left the Swedish Hockey League club Färjestad BK and will join the Sabres organization. The 28-year-old reportedly told the Värmlands Folkblad that he signed a contract last week, and while he couldn't say which club he signed with, it's a foreign club and the news should become official pretty soon.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres close to signing Swedish free agent Jesper Olofsson
Sabres to season ticket holders: Take credit or refund for unplayed games
'The team is now also giving fans the option of being refunded for the six remaining home games on the Sabres schedule.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to season ticket holders: Take credit or refund for unplayed games
Fans make the right call: The '74-75 Sabres are the No. 1 team in franchise history
'The '74-75 team garnered 74.96% of your vote, far outpacing the 25.04% for 2006-07 in the championship matchup.' … [Read more...] about Fans make the right call: The ’74-75 Sabres are the No. 1 team in franchise history
Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville hired as youth hockey coach in Quebec
'"I definitely would like to stay in hockey," Pominville told The News. "It’s what I’ve always done. My dad played hockey. He got me in pretty young and I obviously played for a while, too. It’s kind of what I’ve always done and I definitely would like to stay in that path, whether it’s while my kid is still playing or not. I would definitely consider anything. I’d definitely … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville hired as youth hockey coach in Quebec
MSG's 'Sabres Classics' to hold Greatest Moments Week
'All games make their premiere at 8 p.m. on MSG and the MSG Go App. They are repeated at 10 p.m. and again the next day, and are also available the next day on NHL.com's Sabres Classic Games video channel.' … [Read more...] about MSG’s ‘Sabres Classics’ to hold Greatest Moments Week
Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville lands new job in hometown
'Pominville, 37, has joined Pionniers de Lanaudière in his hometown of Repentigny, Quebec, as an associate coach at the peewee and midget espoir levels. He will also serve as an adviser and specialist with the hockey organization’s skills academy.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville lands new job in hometown
Prospect Rewind: Laaksonen developed through adversity in 2019-20
'"My physical play along the boards needs to be better and I think in the D-zone I need to be better," he said. "Although I think I read the game pretty well, you need to be harder on those battles. So, I think those are the two main points that I think I can improve a lot and I think I will be a much better play when I get those things on a good level."' … [Read more...] about Prospect Rewind: Laaksonen developed through adversity in 2019-20
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Iowan, C.J. Smith, staying ready for NHL season to start back up (WOI-TV) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres should’ve sent Casey Mittelstadt to Amerks earlier: ‘He got rushed’
'“He is raw, and then he got rushed,” said TSN analyst Craig Button, who spent three years as the Calgary Flames’ general manager in the early 2000s. “I mean, there’s no way he should’ve left the University of Minnesota. … The Buffalo Sabres, if he wanted to leave there, just should’ve said, ‘No way, go back there.’ (He scored) 11 goals. An 11-goal scorer in college hockey, … [Read more...] about Sabres should’ve sent Casey Mittelstadt to Amerks earlier: ‘He got rushed’
Five ‘Sabres Classics,’ including win after Flight 3407 crash, to air
'Five more “Sabres Classics” – this time an array of regular-season and exhibition games from the franchise’s 50-year history – will be rebroadcast on MSG next week.' … [Read more...] about Five ‘Sabres Classics,’ including win after Flight 3407 crash, to air