'After a neck problem shelved him three games, Okposo quickly found a groove under Granato, registering one goal and eight points over the next nine contests. Granato rewarded a more active Okposo by giving him more ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo found game under Don Granato after career-worst start
Archives for May 2021
Sabres will have more representation at World Championship
'Ruotsalainen, 23, will represent Team Finland after compiling five goals and six points in his first 17 NHL games this season. He started his first North American campaign with the Rochester Americans, scoring five goals and 13 points in 13 outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will have more representation at World Championship
Hamilton: Will the Sabres get proper value for Eichel this offseason?
'We don’t know if teams are willing to give the Sabres the proper value to acquire Eichel. If they do, that’s going to help fill quite a few holes on this team.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Will the Sabres get proper value for Eichel this offseason?
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks top Comets in regular season finale (Amerks.com) Comets end season with loss to Americans, 2-1 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
How Don Granato's career path might fit what the Sabres need in a coach
'“I’ve told many people this over the years: he’s the smartest hockey guy I’ve ever been around,” said Fohr, who is in his 10th year as an assistant coach at NTDP. “A very, very good teacher.”' … [Read more...] about How Don Granato’s career path might fit what the Sabres need in a coach
Inside the NHL: Ex-Sabres factor is high as the playoffs begin
'The numbers are downright ridiculous. Hall had two goals, 19 points and a minus-21 rating in 37 games with the Sabres. In 16 games in Boston? He had eight goals, 14 points and a plus-15 rating.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Ex-Sabres factor is high as the playoffs begin
Sabres will have more representation at World Championship
'Buffalo Sabres winger Arttu Ruotsalainen and J-J Peterka, one of the organization’s top forward prospects, will participate in World Championship later this month in Riga, Latvia.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will have more representation at World Championship
Many paths could lead Jack Eichel to Boston
'One way to afford him: let unrestricted free agents David Krejci ($7.25 million), Jaroslav Halak ($2.25 million), and Sean Kuraly ($1.275 million) walk, which would free up $10.775 million in cap space. That’s without considering a Hall extension, and other UFAs (Mike Reilly, due a raise on his $1.5 million AAV). The Bruins will also shed David Backes’s $1.5 million retained … [Read more...] about Many paths could lead Jack Eichel to Boston
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks drop season series finale to Crunch Amerks.com) Crunch top Amerks, 5-3, in season finale (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Jake McCabe recovering from knee injury, optimistic about Sabres’ future
'“He’s a really good communicator and I’ve really enjoyed my time with him so far,” he said. “He’s an easy guy to talk to. It hasn’t gone right so far in my time here. It’s very frustrating. However, I think Kevyn has a great vision for this team and moving forward they have decisions to make with the coaching staff and what not, but I think it’s going to be moving in the right … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe recovering from knee injury, optimistic about Sabres’ future
Sullivan: Time for Sabres to hit the reset button -- again
'But from a larger perspective, the issue isn’t really Eichel’s health, but the chronic malaise that is the Buffalo Sabres under the stewardship of Terry and Kim Pegula.' … [Read more...] about Sullivan: Time for Sabres to hit the reset button — again
Miller selected to Team Canada roster
'Miller becomes the second Sabres player confirmed for the tournament, joining forward Tage Thompson (USA). Play begins on May 21 and runs through June 6.' … [Read more...] about Miller selected to Team Canada roster
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks edged by Comets in goaltending duel (Amerks.com) Comets shutout Amerks in second to last game of the season, win 1-0 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres ongoing dysfunction got worse this week
'Over the past 10 years, the Sabres have had four general managers — Darcy Regier, Tim Murray, Jason Botterill and currently Kevin Adams — and, count ‘em, seven coaches: Lindy Ruff, Ron Rolston, Ted Nolan, Dan Bylsma, Phil Housley, Ralph Krueger and now Don Granato. But despite the team’s collective failures and the myriad excuses proffered by that list of coaches, the … [Read more...] about Sabres ongoing dysfunction got worse this week
Mike Harrington: Six rules for Kevyn Adams to follow if he trades Jack Eichel
'You must get a large package from any team and that package must include current NHL players as well as a top prospect and a No. 1 draft pick. This is a trade that cannot be about futures. After 10 straight years out of the playoffs, you can't afford to wait. There can be futures. There has to be a lot of presents.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Six rules for Kevyn Adams to follow if he trades Jack Eichel