'Paetsch, 38, retired following the 2019-20 season, his 17th in pro hockey and sixth in two stints with the Rochester Americans. The left-shot defenseman appeared in 157 regular-season games across five years with the Sabres from 2005-09. He also appeared in the 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs, Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the eventual champion Carolina Hurricanes. … [Read more...] about Sabres round out development staff by hiring Tim Kennedy, Nathan Paetsch
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Sabres hire Tim Kennedy, Nathan Paetsch as development coaches
'After beginning his 17-year pro career with the Amerks, Paetsch, who played defense and forward, returned to Rochester in 2017 and spent his last three seasons as a player-mentor.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Tim Kennedy, Nathan Paetsch as development coaches
Sabres hire two former players to player development staff
'In 2010, Kennedy won his arbitration hearing with the Sabres, but general manager Darcy Regier elected to walk away from it. From there, Kennedy saw time with the Florida Panthers, San Jose Sharks and Phoenix Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire two former players to player development staff
Dylan Cozens deemed as 'breakout candidate' for 2021-22 NHL season
'"As the Sabres enter the P.E. (Post-Eichel) era, their depth chart will be re-adjusted at the center spot," Wyshynski wrote. "Depending on who comes back the other way for Eichel, it could be Casey Mittelstadt or Cozens getting the bump up to top-line duty."' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens deemed as ‘breakout candidate’ for 2021-22 NHL season
Sabres hire Kennedy, Paetsch as development coaches
'In Kennedy and Paetsch, the Sabres add two former players who carved out NHL careers despite being late-round draft picks. Kennedy, a sixth-round pick and Buffalo native, played 162 games for four teams. He most recently served as director for the Academy of Hockey, where he organized and led on-ice development sessions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Kennedy, Paetsch as development coaches