'“I still remember to this day he basically told me, 'Matej, if you want to be a doctor, go to school; if you want to be a hockey player, come here,' ” Pekar recalled. “He was a strong believer that it was a better way for me to develop myself. He was part of the decision that I took that route. I’m very thankful that he was part of it. He was a great guy, a great coach. It hit … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Matej Pekar mourning loss of former coach Dale Hawerchuk
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Matt Ellis officially joins Sabres as director of player development
'Steve Greeley, one of the Sabres’ two assistant general managers under Botterill, previously ran the organization’s player development program. Additionally, two of four development coaches who began the season with Buffalo are no longer with the team, including Mike Komisarek, who worked closely with defenseman Ryan Johnson, a first-round draft choice in 2019.' … [Read more...] about Matt Ellis officially joins Sabres as director of player development
Jason Pominville scores buyer for his Clarence home
'The right-winger, who primarily played for the Sabres during his 18-year professional career, sold the five-bedroom home on Glenview Drive in Clarence.' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville scores buyer for his Clarence home
Sabres name Matt Ellis director of player development
'When Adams left the Academy last year to become the Sabres’ vice president of business development, Ellis replaced him as director. Ellis also served as the head of coaching for the Jr. Sabres and coached several of the organization’s teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Matt Ellis director of player development
Sabres hire Matt Ellis as player development director
'Though it’s a first-time NHL job for the former nine-year player, Ellis spent the past four years working at Sabres-affiliated Academy of Hockey as a development coach before eventually becoming the director last year. Adams was previously involved with the academy, and took over as GM in June after Jason Botterill and a majority of his staff and scouts were fired as part of a … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Matt Ellis as player development director
Sabres name Matt Ellis director of player development
'"It’s evident through his thorough planning and execution that Matt is passionate about developing young talent and our players will benefit from his approach to the game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Matt Ellis director of player development
Buffalo Sabres name Matt Ellis director of player development
'Ellis played in 356 games during his nine years in the NHL with the Sabres, Los Angeles Kings and Detroit Red Wings. He spent his last four years with the Academy of Hockey in LECOM Harborcenter, serving as a development coach before being named director in September 2019.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres name Matt Ellis director of player development
Sabres Name Matt Ellis Director of Player Development
'“The traits that made Matt a successful NHL player are the same ones that have made him successful in player development in the years since,” Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams said. “It’s evident through his thorough planning and execution that Matt is passionate about developing young talent and our players will benefit from his approach to the game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Name Matt Ellis Director of Player Development
Ellis named Sabres director of player development
'Ellis, who played 356 games in the NHL over nine seasons, including 286 for the Sabres from 2009 until 2015, has spent the past four years working for the Academy of Hockey at LECOM Harborcenter. He started as a development coach and was named director in September 2019.' … [Read more...] about Ellis named Sabres director of player development