Amerks announce 2020-21 year-end award winners (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Archives for May 2021
Jack Eichel is Sabres' nominee for NHL's leadership, humanitarian award
'The first-place finisher will receive a $25,000 donation to benefit a charity or charities of his choice. The two runners-up each will receive a $5,000 donation to benefit a charity or charities of their choice. Former Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly was the St. Louis Blues' nominee.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel is Sabres’ nominee for NHL’s leadership, humanitarian award
Sabres Mailbag: Would trading Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart trigger a rebuild?
'You can try to solve this problem by offering Reinhart more money than any other team would match, but that’s the sort of mistake that’s hurt this organization for years. Adams should approach Reinhart with a realistic long-term contract offer. If the answer is no, then you must consider a trade. Remember, Reinhart’s value has never been higher. Offers including … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Would trading Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart trigger a rebuild?
If Sabres pass on Don Granato, hiring an ex-NHL head coach could be wise move
'Let’s face it, the Sabres likely won’t contend for the Stanley Cup in the near future, especially if Adams trades disgruntled captain Jack Eichel, center Sam Reinhart or Rasmus Ristolainen this offseason. The young players who often thrived under Granato – defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and center Casey Mittelstadt, for example – could be their core stars moving forward.' … [Read more...] about If Sabres pass on Don Granato, hiring an ex-NHL head coach could be wise move
Jack Eichel is Sabres' nominee for King Clancy Trophy
'All the nominees are selected by the teams. The trophy is for the player that best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made noteworthy humanitarian contributions in his community.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel is Sabres’ nominee for King Clancy Trophy
With no control over trade, could Eichel wait it out one more season in Buffalo?
'"There's some people who feel that this was just something that was put on by Eichel's agent to put off being traded by one year because if they accomplish that and get to July 1, then his 'no movement clause' kicks in, and he can do what Taylor Hall did and pick where he wants to go," Hamilton said.' … [Read more...] about With no control over trade, could Eichel wait it out one more season in Buffalo?
Buffalo Sabres nominate Eichel for King Clancy award
'Eichel supports Roswell Park and Best Buddies in Western New York, and made efforts to help nurses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while providing masks to local hospitals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres nominate Eichel for King Clancy award
Eichel selected as nominee for King Clancy Trophy
'Eichel continued his support of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Best Buddies WNY, two organizations he has aligned closely with since coming to Buffalo in 2015. He sent 450 bouquets of flowers to nurses at Roswell Park earlier this month in recognition of International Nurses Day.' … [Read more...] about Eichel selected as nominee for King Clancy Trophy
After memorable Sabres stint, Michael Houser finishes strong in Rochester
'"It has been coming really fast at me. I guess it hasn't all really sunk in quite yet," Houser said Monday on the Amerks' breakup day. "Just because it was eight games in two weeks, I just tried to stay in the moment as best I could just because it's been so much hockey. Two months ago, I would have taken a week or two like this over not playing any time. So I'm never going to … [Read more...] about After memorable Sabres stint, Michael Houser finishes strong in Rochester
World Championships: Arttu Ruotsalainen to play for Finland, JJ Peterka for Germany
'Peterka, meanwhile, is coming off a season in which he had nine goals and 20 points in 30 regular-season games for EHC Red Bull Munchen of Germany's top professional league. Drafted in the second round by General Manager Kevyn Adams, Peterka also played for Germany at the IIHF World Junior Championship and exceled in 12 games for EC Red Bull Salzburg of Austria's top league.' … [Read more...] about World Championships: Arttu Ruotsalainen to play for Finland, JJ Peterka for Germany
Sabres prospect Mattias Samuelsson close to cracking NHL for good
'“OK, you did a good job in those 12 games, you got a taste,” Amerks coach Seth Appert said the coaches told Samuelsson. “Now come back for these four games and try to show that you’re done with the American Hockey League with your performance and how competitive you are and how well you play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mattias Samuelsson close to cracking NHL for good
Jason Karmanos likes the progress of the Sabres' young players
'Adams and Karmanos have to figure out what to do with Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, Rasmus Ristolainen and Linus Ullmark. Karmanos said, “There’s a lot going on right now and we’re trying to get this on track and get a culture and an identity for our club and coach is a big part of that.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Karmanos likes the progress of the Sabres’ young players
Challenges from Adams, Granato motivated Mittelstadt to solid season
'“It’s a good lesson for me to go home and realize the amount of work I have to put in every day and the things that I have to do away from the rink to get myself ready to play and I think that was the biggest difference more than anything. I think when you do that you get in the zone and start playing well,” Mittelstadt said.' … [Read more...] about Challenges from Adams, Granato motivated Mittelstadt to solid season
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks look ahead after finishing full season amid pandemic (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Assessing possible candidates to coach the Sabres in 2021-22
'Gerard Gallant, free agent: This is a pipe-dream candidate. Gallant is highly sought after by the New York Rangers and likely will draw interest from the Seattle Kraken. The cost to hire Gallant also likely would put the Sabres out of the running, as ownership still owes money to Ralph Krueger.' … [Read more...] about Assessing possible candidates to coach the Sabres in 2021-22