'“I enjoyed my time in Buffalo. The only reason I left was because the WHA was doubling my salary.”' … [Read more...] about Erik Brady: Ex-Sabre Larry Hillman’s hex remains on Maple Leafs
Archives for June 2021
Adams: We have to get better in every area of our organization
'"I looked at our team and our organization over the past few months and we did not have enough depth across the board," Adams said with Andrew Peters, Craig Rivet and Martin Biron on WGR. "Our pipeline is not deep enough. That's why we pivoted during the season and tried accumulate assets and draft picks to start to build that back up. We need to get better in every area both … [Read more...] about Adams: We have to get better in every area of our organization
Report: Sabres have interviewed Rikard Grönborg for head coaching position
'"I don't know how surprised you'd be that Rikard Grönborg would be interviewed by the Buffalo Sabres, probably very little," Dreger said with Andrew Peters, Craig Rivet and Martin Biron on Friday. "He's been interviewed by other NHL clubs, I think most recently the New Jersey Devils. Real good coach, no question about that. Longtime Swedish national coach, he's been around … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres have interviewed Rikard Grönborg for head coaching position
Looking back on the 7 rookies who debuted for the Sabres in 2020-21
'Cozens carried the momentum into his second NHL camp and earned his spot on the opening night roster. He was eased into the league on the wing and prioritized defense early but was challenged with top-line minutes at center late in the season, including one stretch that saw him tally seven points in eight games during April.' … [Read more...] about Looking back on the 7 rookies who debuted for the Sabres in 2020-21
Sabres at Worlds | Four players to compete in semifinal round
'Tobias Rieder tallied an assist as all four participating Sabres players advanced to the semifinal round with victories at the IIHF World Championship on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Worlds | Four players to compete in semifinal round
Mike Harrington: Sabres need to be forward-thinking with this top pick
'The Sabres need goals. And just imagine how many they might need if they're actually pondering a trade of Jack Eichel or Sam Reinhart. Or even both.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres need to be forward-thinking with this top pick
Alan Pergament: Sabres slip to No. 4 in NHL ratings; announcers not getting full Sahlen Field experience
'The 51 games on MSG averaged a 4.27 rating, the four games on cable’s NBCSN a 5.0 (one was simulcast) and the two games on NBC affiliate WGRZ-TV averaged a 5.8 rating. That is a huge decline from the 7.05 rating for the first 50 games of the abbreviated 2019-2020 season. The average for the entire 69-game season is unavailable but bound to have declined from the 7 rating.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Sabres slip to No. 4 in NHL ratings; announcers not getting full Sahlen Field experience
Sabres must make difficult decisions before NHL Expansion Draft
'Every team but Vegas, which is exempt, will lose one player to the Kraken. Teams must protect seven forwards, three defensemen and one goalie or eight skaters and one goalie. Players with a no-movement clause must be protected unless they waive it. First- and second-year pros don’t qualify for the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must make difficult decisions before NHL Expansion Draft
Sabres own first overall pick in NHL draft after winning lottery again
'Defenseman Owen Power, a 6-foot-6 18-year-old, is regarded as the top prize in a draft that will include 32 teams with the arrival of the expansion Seattle Kraken, who will pick second. The Anaheim Ducks will select third, followed by the New Jersey Devils at No. 4 and the Columbus Blue Jackets at No. 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres own first overall pick in NHL draft after winning lottery again
Next steps for Jack Eichel, Sabres uncertain with 12-week period of rest complete
'“There will be for me a lot of information gathering over the next few days,” Adams said. “Speaking with our doctors, speaking with Jack’s camp and just kind of where we go from here. So, I don’t really have an update, but it’s going to be coming here in terms of information I get in the coming days. I think it is important just to mention our doctors, their expertise, they … [Read more...] about Next steps for Jack Eichel, Sabres uncertain with 12-week period of rest complete
Sabres hope special player drafted first overall will change course of franchise
'“To have this fall our way, to be in this position, it’s whew, it makes some of the things we went through this year … I feel little bit better about it,” Adams said. “But no, it’s a huge opportunity for our franchise to improve. I feel like this is a really, really big step, something we need and (are) excited about it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope special player drafted first overall will change course of franchise
Sabres GM Kevyn Adams ready to learn more about Jack Eichel’s recovery
'“I don’t really have an update, but it’s going to be coming here in terms of information I get in the coming days,” Adams said on a Zoom call after the Sabres won the NHL Draft Lottery. “I think it is important just to mention our doctors, their expertise, they still aren’t comfortable with any type of surgery that’s never been done on a hockey player before.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams ready to learn more about Jack Eichel’s recovery
Last-place Sabres win draft lottery; Kraken get No. 2 pick
'Buffalo won the NHL draft lottery on Wednesday in what became a showdown between a Sabres team in need of a fresh start, and a Seattle expansion franchise preparing to embark on its first season. Adams was aware of who he was up against upon seeing Francis pictured next to him on a split-screen as the lottery winner was announced.' … [Read more...] about Last-place Sabres win draft lottery; Kraken get No. 2 pick
Buffalo Sabres win 2021 NHL draft lottery; Seattle Kraken get second overall pick
'The 2021 NHL draft, which will be held virtually July 23-24, doesn't have a franchise-level prospect like recent first overall picks Alexis Lafreniere and Jack Hughes. Among the top prospects this year are University of Michigan center Matthew Beniers and defenseman Owen Power; U.S. national development program defenseman Luke Hughes; and Swedish Hockey League center William … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres win 2021 NHL draft lottery; Seattle Kraken get second overall pick
NHL Draft Lottery winner 2021: Buffalo Sabres win No. 1 overall pick, Seattle Kraken to pick second
'The Sabres hold the No. 1-overall pick in the Draft for the second time in four years, as they previously held the top pick in the 2018 Draft, which they used on defenceman Rasmus Dahlin. The Sabres finished the 2020-21 season with the worst record in the NHL, finishing a league-low 15 wins and just 37 points from 56 games.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Lottery winner 2021: Buffalo Sabres win No. 1 overall pick, Seattle Kraken to pick second