'“The way the team is going and the way they want to play, I think I fit perfectly there. Hard working, relentless with some speed,” said Hinostroza. “With him as a head coach, you’re always going to have transparency where you know what he wants from you and if you’re not doing something right, he’s going to tell you. There’s never going to be that gray area where you’re … [Read more...] about History with coach Don Granato led Vinnie Hinostroza to sign with Sabres
Archives for August 6, 2021
How 15 days in 2006 changed the career of Sabres goalie Craig Anderson
'“I had to go through some hurdles of playing poorly, going back to the minors, just being happy to be in the league, which sent me back down to the minors,” Anderson said. “So there’s lots of stepping stones in my career that I don’t want to see these other guys make the same mistake."' … [Read more...] about How 15 days in 2006 changed the career of Sabres goalie Craig Anderson
Goalie Michael Houser returns to Sabres organization on AHL contract
'Houser could be ticketed for Cincinnati, the Sabres’ ECHL affiliate, again in the upcoming season. He spent two years there before the Cyclones opted out of last season.' … [Read more...] about Goalie Michael Houser returns to Sabres organization on AHL contract
Garrioch: Craig Anderson knows first time he faces Senators as a Sabre will be 'emotional'
'“I guess it’s less stressful (because he has a deal) and I’m honoured to have the contract and go in there and prove to Buffalo and everyone else the reason why they offered me the deal,” Anderson said. “I’ve got to make sure that I’m ready to go and go in there to get the job done when I get the opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Garrioch: Craig Anderson knows first time he faces Senators as a Sabre will be ’emotional’
Resetting the Jack Eichel Derby: Team trade fits, health status, Sabres' next moves
'As the drama continues, things are looking bleaker for Eichel, even as the trade outlook isn't exactly rosy for Buffalo. Here's where things stand and where they could be going...'. … [Read more...] about Resetting the Jack Eichel Derby: Team trade fits, health status, Sabres’ next moves
Hinostroza was sold on Buffalo after talking to Don Granato
'“What caught my eye with Buffalo was getting on a call with 'Donny' Granato," he said with the assembled media. "I played for him when he was an assistant coach in Chicago [Blackhawks]. We talked for about 40 minutes, and with the way the team’s going and the way they want to play, I think I fit perfectly there.”' … [Read more...] about Hinostroza was sold on Buffalo after talking to Don Granato
Is surgery the right move for Jack Eichel?
'Although Eichel's agents, Peter Fish and Peter Donatelli, said that Eichel had a lapse in the prescribed period for conservative rehabilitation in early June, he has been working out and continuing to stay active during the offseason. This included a recent skate in Boston, where he was seen on the ice at the Bruins' training facility at Warrior Ice Arena.' … [Read more...] about Is surgery the right move for Jack Eichel?
Anderson using personal experience to help younger players
'“I went through in my younger playing days of being the back up, not playing a whole lot, then when you get your opportunity you fail and then you get sent down,” Anderson said. “I’ve kind of learned from those experiences and that’s the experience that I was able to kind of go off of and allow myself to play well when called upon.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson using personal experience to help younger players
History with Granato helped Hinostroza sign with Buffalo
'The new Sabres forward has a history with Granato. Hinostroza played for him in Chicago in 2017-18 when Granato was an assistant coach with the Blackhawks. That history and the chance to play for him again also factored into his decision.' … [Read more...] about History with Granato helped Hinostroza sign with Buffalo
Anderson wants to prove he can 'still compete' for Sabres
'"I think there's a good opportunity there to kind of share some wisdom with the group that's there. I feel like I can still kind of give back to the game and give back to the organization, to the guys there, share my knowledge, and still compete."' … [Read more...] about Anderson wants to prove he can ‘still compete’ for Sabres
'Never be satisfied' | Anderson looks forward to mentor role in Buffalo
'"Never be satisfied," Anderson said. "It took me a while to figure that out, even down to summer workouts. Are you doing enough or are you doing more than enough to make sure you're ready to go? If you're doing the bare minimum, that's what you're going to get."' … [Read more...] about ‘Never be satisfied’ | Anderson looks forward to mentor role in Buffalo
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Peca’s love for the game continues into coaching (Amerks.com) Houser agrees to one-year AHL deal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage