'When projecting the Sabres’ possible expenses, it’s wise to focus on the player’s salary, not his average cap hit. According to CapFriendly.com, the team has approximately $49,248,810 in salary commitments to 13 players next season, including Cozens and two former Sabres whose contracts were previously bought out: Christian Ehrhoff and Cody Hodgson. This figure does not … [Read more...] about How Sabres GM Kevyn Adams could navigate a lower budget for next season
Archives for September 2020
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks ink Houser to one-year AHL deal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres coach Ralph Krueger, staff declined second voluntary pay reduction
'Krueger and his staff – assistants Steve Smith, Don Granato and Mike Bales – accepted a 20% pay reduction from April 1 until July 13 before declining a subsequent request for a 25% cut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ralph Krueger, staff declined second voluntary pay reduction
Playing career prepared Matt Ellis for new development role with Sabres
'“When I draw back on that experience, it was an outside-the-box thought, but it had me buy in and create another level of value,” Ellis said. “Those are lessons that I utilized that I’m hoping I can now translate now in this role.”' … [Read more...] about Playing career prepared Matt Ellis for new development role with Sabres
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Red Wings' Blashill saw leadership qualities in Amerks' Appert early on (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' goaltending prospects face challenging development curve
'Among the 14 goalies drafted by the Sabres since Miller joined the organization in 1999, only two other than Miller have played more than 19 games in the NHL: Jhonas Enroth and Linus Ullmark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goaltending prospects face challenging development curve
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Appert excited to leave his mark with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres prospect Matej Pekar mourning loss of former coach Dale Hawerchuk
'“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
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