'"Of course, I was happy that I was able and had a chance to play every game," Jokiharju said. "That was kind of one of my goals and I think that was big for me so I could play every game and gain trust that the coach could put me out there."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju quickly earned trust of Sabres’ coaching staff
Archives for June 2020
Lazar receives nomination for Masterton Trophy
'Lazar, 25, saw an opportunity to "blossom" upon joining the Sabres as an unrestricted free agent last July. The 2013 first-round pick had spent the 2018-19 campaign playing almost entirely for Calgary's AHL affiliate Stockton, an assignment he willfully accepted after seeing limited production during his first four NHL seasons.' … [Read more...] about Lazar receives nomination for Masterton Trophy
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks were a good fit for Gilmour (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres goalie Carter Hutton: 'Frustrating' vision problem complicated season
'Even routine practice shots were troubling, he said. A suggestion from Sabres goalie coach Mike Bales led Hutton to seek treatment on what a specialist discovered was convergence insufficiency, a disorder in which a person's eyes don't move at the same time. Therapy throughout the season corrected the issue and helped Hutton win six of eight starts in February, a stretch that … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Carter Hutton: ‘Frustrating’ vision problem complicated season
Sabres' Wayne Simmonds on committee to lead new Hockey Diversity Alliance
'Simmonds, a 31-year-old winger for the Buffalo Sabres, announced Monday on Twitter that he has partnered with six current and former NHL players to form the Hockey Diversity Alliance, which, according to a news release, plans to "promote diversity at all levels of the game through community outreach and engagement with youth."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Wayne Simmonds on committee to lead new Hockey Diversity Alliance
John Sinclair moves from Sabres to insurance
'Sinclair joined the Sabres organization in 1988 after graduating from SUNY Buffalo State the year before. His career with the Sabres spanned all of the franchise's ownership groups.' … [Read more...] about John Sinclair moves from Sabres to insurance
Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin using offseason to develop into elite talent
'“I’m working on my shot almost every day,” the Buffalo Sabres defenseman said on a Zoom call May 27. “That’s my main thing right now, my shot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin using offseason to develop into elite talent
Sabres’ Wayne Simmonds member of new Hockey Diversity Alliance
'The HDA also includes Akim Aliu, Trevor Daley, Matt Dumba, Joel Ward and former Sabres Evander Kane and Chris Stewart.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Wayne Simmonds member of new Hockey Diversity Alliance
Sabres forward Wayne Simmonds, former Sabre Evander Kane form Hockey Diversity Alliance
'Kane, who played for the Sabres from 2015-2018 will be the co-head of the Hockey Diversity Alliance, while Simmonds will serve as a member of the executive committee.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Wayne Simmonds, former Sabre Evander Kane form Hockey Diversity Alliance
Sabres' Jack Eichel should be frustrated, and history shows why
'But the Sabres' playoff drought is now at nine seasons, one shy of equaling the NHL record. That puts Eichel, the reward for the Sabres' infamous 2014-15 tank season, at 0-for-5. Not many star players in modern NHL times have endured that kind of start to their careers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel should be frustrated, and history shows why
Sabres winger Kyle Okposo undergoes 'successful' surgery on his right knee
'According to Evolving-Hockey, among forward lines that skated at least 300 minutes together this season, the Sabres' trio of Okposo, Larsson and Girgensons recorded the second lowest expected goals allowed per 60 minutes, a statistic that measures shot quality. They were routinely tasked with defending against an opponent's top line, yet they allowed the seventh-fewest goals … [Read more...] about Sabres winger Kyle Okposo undergoes ‘successful’ surgery on his right knee
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo undergoes surgery on right knee
'After being relied upon as a scorer his entire career, Okposo, 32, morphed into a strong checking presence in 2019-20, compiling nine goals and 19 points in 59 games. The American spent most of his 13th NHL season playing right wing beside center Johan Larsson and Zemgus Girgensons on arguably the Sabres’ most reliable line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo undergoes surgery on right knee
Sabres Okposo has surgery to repair right knee injury
'The Sabres are off indefinitely after being one of seven teams to not qualify for the NHL’s proposed 24-team return-to-play format. The start of next season is expected to be pushed back, and may not open until January because of the coronavirus pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Okposo has surgery to repair right knee injury
Okposo undergoes successful knee surgery
'In his four years in Buffalo, Okposo has not been able to stay completely healthy, only playing in 271 of a possible 315 games. In that time, he has scored 57 goals and registered 80 assists for 137 points.' … [Read more...] about Okposo undergoes successful knee surgery
Kyle Okposo out 6 weeks after knee surgery
'The 32-year old winger has three more seasons left on his current deal that carries a $6-million cap hit.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo out 6 weeks after knee surgery