'The Sabres traded for the 36-year-old with Minnesota for forward Marcus Johansson in the 2020 offseason. Staal spent the previous four seasons with the Wild.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Staal to Canadiens for 2021 draft picks
Archives for March 2021
Hamilton: Eric Staal is gone; now Sabres must trade others by April 12 deadline
'To me the reason is simple: that likely was the best offer Kevyn Adams was going to get because Staal has not even come close to playing well this season.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Eric Staal is gone; now Sabres must trade others by April 12 deadline
Eric Staal traded to Canadiens by Sabres for two picks in 2021 NHL Draft
'"It hasn't been good enough. I haven't been good enough," Staal said March 18. "Clearly, in my mind, I had envisioned things differently coming here and it just hasn't come to fruition and it hasn't lived up to those thoughts. I think that's for sure been challenging, that's been difficult, but that's still no excuse. It doesn't matter. I have more pride in myself, what I can … [Read more...] about Eric Staal traded to Canadiens by Sabres for two picks in 2021 NHL Draft
Granato will coach Sabres vs. Bruins after clearing NHL COVID-19 protocol
'"Obviously, we've experienced it a few times now with positive cases," defenseman Brandon Montour said. "Obviously those newer faces on the bench, newer roles, with Donnie we're all hoping for the best news for his sake and his health. ... All we're thinking about is the health of them and hopefully they're safe. We're glad everything's on track with that and we'll see them … [Read more...] about Granato will coach Sabres vs. Bruins after clearing NHL COVID-19 protocol
Sabres acquire draft picks in trade with Canadiens
'The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a third-round pick and fifth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Eric Staal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire draft picks in trade with Canadiens
'There's going to be changes' | Sabres react to Staal trade
'"Nobody's naïve here," Okposo said. "Everybody knows what's going on with the situation that we're in and we know that there's going to be changes coming. Still doesn't make it any easier."' … [Read more...] about ‘There’s going to be changes’ | Sabres react to Staal trade
Granato, Ellis clear COVID-19 protocol
'General manager Kevyn Adams served as head coach during last night's game after Granao and Ellis had to self-quarantine in accordance with NHL COVID-19 protocols.' … [Read more...] about Granato, Ellis clear COVID-19 protocol
Sabres to host fans for 4 games in April
'Fans who are fully vaccinated can show their vaccination card when entering KeyBank Center. To attend a game, fans will need to have received their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or single dose of the Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the date of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to host fans for 4 games in April
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks lose 4-3 in overtime to Crunch (WHEC-TV) Crunch get by Amerks in overtime, 4-3 (Amerks.com) Crunch top Amerks, 4-3, in overtime (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' latest calamity forces GM Kevyn Adams to coach 16th consecutive loss
'“My philosophy is that you just take everything head on, you do your best, you be honest, you put your head down and do the work,” Adams said Thursday evening.” Some days have been extremely challenging, some days have just been challenging. So, it’s all part of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ latest calamity forces GM Kevyn Adams to coach 16th consecutive loss
The Wraparound: Sabres winless streak reaches 16 with 4-0 loss to Penguins
'The Sabres had only five shots on goal in the second period and continued to make mistakes in their defensive zone.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres winless streak reaches 16 with 4-0 loss to Penguins
Sabres lose with Kevyn Adams as coach; Taylor Hall willing to be traded
'They’ve been shut out seven times this season and five times during their marathon losing streak.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose with Kevyn Adams as coach; Taylor Hall willing to be traded
Everything has gone wrong for Sabres in chaotic season
'Can you blame Adams? The season from hell refuses to let up.' … [Read more...] about Everything has gone wrong for Sabres in chaotic season
Rookie Dylan Cozens earning keep as Sabres’ No. 1 center
'“He’s an intelligent player,” Granato said. “You think about where he’s at in his career now, what he went through in the last year. You’re a first-round pick. The spotlight is on you and you’re a world junior player two times in a row where the spotlight is on you. You came to training came last year, you went through all those experiences. He’s a player that internalizes all … [Read more...] about Rookie Dylan Cozens earning keep as Sabres’ No. 1 center
Friday's Pittsburgh Coverage
With multiple milestones and a Casey DeSmith shutout, Penguins roll over Sabres again (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Kasperi Kapanen out week-to-week with a lower-body injury (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Radim Zohorna steps up in NHL debut as short-handed Penguins shut out Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen sidelined on 'week-to-week' basis … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage