'“I think from the beginning, I always thought that Donnie should be part of this conversation, regardless of what happens exactly on the wins and losses of our team,” Adams said. “But yeah, this is an amazing opportunity for Donnie to implement how he sees things and what he would do and not just talking about it, but actually doing it. … Donnie Granato is a person that I … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams: Don Granato ‘in the mix’ to be full-time head coach
Archives for April 13, 2021
Mike Harrington: The education of Kevyn Adams won't be a straight-line process
'What is the plan? It better be more than soft perimeter players, which is what we see too much of now. Adams is stockpiling draft picks, which underwhelms me. He has 10 in hand for 2021 and that gives him quite a bit more flexibility than he had in October. He made just five picks in his first draft, the fewest the club has had since 1977.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The education of Kevyn Adams won’t be a straight-line process
New contract for goalie Linus Ullmark a 'priority' for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams
'Ullmark was thought to be among one of the top goalies potentially available via trade. A sixth-round draft pick of the Sabres in 2012, Ullmark has emerged as a possible franchise goaltender over the past two years, posting a .917 save percentage and 2.64 goals-against average while compiling a 9-6-3 record in 19 games this season.' … [Read more...] about New contract for goalie Linus Ullmark a ‘priority’ for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams
Five things to know about newly acquired Sabres winger Anders Bjork
'Bjork was teammates with Sabres captain Jack Eichel when the two played under Buffalo interim coach Don Granato at the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. Bjork also represented the United States at the IIHF World Junior Championship in 2016, totaling three goals in seven games on a team that also included Auston Matthews, Matthew Tkachuk, Zach Wereneski, Brock … [Read more...] about Five things to know about newly acquired Sabres winger Anders Bjork
Travis Yost's Sabre Metrics: Not good trading trend – buy high and sell low
'One of the things about these trades, all of which are nuanced in their own way and carry varying levels of magnitude, is that they rarely paint the Sabres organization in a great light. With the various overhauls in the Sabres' front office, there have been wide-ranging perspectives about how to turn the ship around. One thing that’s been shared across most of these front … [Read more...] about Travis Yost’s Sabre Metrics: Not good trading trend – buy high and sell low
Kevyn Adams: Don Granato ‘absolutely … in the mix’ for Sabres’ coaching job
'Beyond wins and losses, Granato, 53, has transformed the Sabres into a competitive team. They no longer possess a feeble offense and a porous defense. They’ve also started responding to adversity and roaring back in games.' … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams: Don Granato ‘absolutely … in the mix’ for Sabres’ coaching job
Sabres want to re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark: ‘A priority for us’
'“We said all along we want Linus to be a Buffalo Sabre and we really feel good about where his game is at,” Adams said. “We’ve had great conversations. Been ongoing. Continue to talk right now. I’ve spent time with Linus just one-on-one having conversations about philosophically where we’re at and where we’re looking to get to and what he’s looking for. That’s my style."' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to re-sign goalie Linus Ullmark: ‘A priority for us’
Sabres’ Jack Eichel will miss more time, not ruled out for season
'“It’s important that when have the proper information to share one way or another, how we’re moving forward, that will be completely transparent,” Adams said. “I think … as we move forward here in the coming days there’ll be more clarity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel will miss more time, not ruled out for season
Ex-Sabre Taylor Hall grateful for trade, wanted to join Bruins for long time
'“Definitely the no-move really helped me become a Bruin,” Hall said. “It’s been a team, since I knew that I would be traded for the last few weeks, it was a team that I really wanted to join and really wanted to be a part of.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Taylor Hall grateful for trade, wanted to join Bruins for long time
Curtis Lazar shocked by trade to Bruins after rebuilding career with Sabres
'“My first thought was ‘Where am I going?’” Lazar said on a Zoom call. “My wife and I just actually had our first kid a week ago. So a lot of moving parts right there. But (I) couldn’t be happier with Boston, the opportunity. Obviously, they see something in me that they liked to include me in that deal. And I’m ready to prove it and show it.”' … [Read more...] about Curtis Lazar shocked by trade to Bruins after rebuilding career with Sabres
Tuesday's Boston Coverage
Taylor Hall admits he’s ‘not the most confident hockey player’ right now, but is all-in to help Bruins win (Boston Globe) Five things to know about Taylor Hall, who is at long last a member of the Bruins (Boston Globe) Taking a look at Curtis Lazar, the center the Bruins acquired from Buffalo (Boston Globe) Taylor Hall steered his way to Boston (Boston Herald) Taylor Hall … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage
Bruins take advantage of Sabres in Taylor Hall trade
'Don't forget: The ball was in Hall’s court here, as the 2018 Hart Trophy winner had negotiated a full no-move clause. Adams, of course, signed off on that condition, tying his own wrists.' … [Read more...] about Bruins take advantage of Sabres in Taylor Hall trade
Taylor Hall trade takeaways: Bruins get a bargain from Sabres in head-scratching deadline deal
'Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen was able to snag a first-round pick for David Savard. He was also able to snag a first-round pick for Nick Foligno. So the big question is: How was Adams not able to snag a first-rounder for Hall?' … [Read more...] about Taylor Hall trade takeaways: Bruins get a bargain from Sabres in head-scratching deadline deal
Boston was only team Taylor Hall would waive no-movement clause for
'According to CapFriendly, the Bruins only have $29,769 of cap space left. That means they couldn’t take on any more than half of Hall’s $8 million salary, and they got to that point by trading Anders Bjork for Curtis Lazar.' … [Read more...] about Boston was only team Taylor Hall would waive no-movement clause for
Five takeaways from GM Kevyn Adams's first Trade Deadline
'Hall would clearly only waive his no-move clause for certain teams. And as the market unfolded, and players like Jeff Carter and Braydon Coburn made their way to other contenders, the pool became more and more limited. It's not what Buffalo was hoping for out of the blockbuster. But Hall forced the matter; it's not completely Adams's fault.' … [Read more...] about Five takeaways from GM Kevyn Adams’s first Trade Deadline