'In returning to Michigan, Power is the first No. 1 pick since 2006 to opt for at least one extra year of collegiate hockey before turning pro. The St. Louis Blues picked defenseman Erik Johnson first overall in the 2006 draft, and Johnson spent a season at the University of Minnesota before making his debut with the Blues a year later.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Owen Power, No. 1 overall pick in NHL draft, to return to Michigan for sophomore season
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AP source: NHL top draft pick, Power, returning to Michigan
'The 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ontario, cited numerous reasons for playing one more season at Ann Arbor, including wanting more time to develop and having the opportunity to enjoy a normal college year on campus minus COVID-19 restrictions. Power was also motivated by the chance to compete for a Frozen Four title after Michigan’s season ended abruptly when the No. 2-seeded … [Read more...] about AP source: NHL top draft pick, Power, returning to Michigan
Sabres No. 1 pick Owen Power reportedly heading back to Michigan
'Returning to Michigan — while a bit unprecedented, as most No. 1 picks head to the NHL ranks — makes the most sense. The Sabres are a team struggling to figure itself out (see: Jack Eichel; see: Rasmus Dahlin still not signed; see: the team is rebuilding) and will likely battle for the top pick again in 2022.' … [Read more...] about Sabres No. 1 pick Owen Power reportedly heading back to Michigan
Granato: 'I just don't like drama'
'"I will stay out of any of the stuff that you would read between the management and the player any time unless I was asked. If I was asked to be involved in it, I would," Granato said during an appearance on the "Cam and Strick Podcast" with former NHLer Cam Janssen and St. Louis Blues rinkside reporter Andy Strickland. "I'm not asked to be involved in this one, and that's … [Read more...] about Granato: ‘I just don’t like drama’
Report: Owen Power returning to Michigan for sophomore season
'This comes as no surprise that the 18-year-old would return to Michigan. He told me before he was drafted that he wanted the whole college experience, which included playing in a full Yost Arena and going to class.' … [Read more...] about Report: Owen Power returning to Michigan for sophomore season
Buffalo Sabres goalie Aaron Dell unveils bison-themed pads
'The pads were designed by 2D and 3D generalist Chance Clark.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres goalie Aaron Dell unveils bison-themed pads
Report: Sabres top pick to return to Michigan
'GM Kevyn Adams had indicated he would not rush Power or any other prospect into the NHL, saying the focus will remain on long term development.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres top pick to return to Michigan
Hamilton Take2: What's the holdup in dealing Jack Eichel?
'The worst thing Adams can do is let Eichel anywhere near this team. The last thing the young players need is to listen to a disgruntled captain go on about his situation and the team. Adams said he would be fine if Eichel were at training camp, but if he really is, then he’s pretty naïve. It would be an utter disaster.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton Take2: What’s the holdup in dealing Jack Eichel?
Buffalo Sabres Fans Deserve a Better Hockey Team
'As if the past decade weren’t abysmal enough – and lo, it certainly has been abysmal, with the Sabres failing to make the playoffs in any of the past 10 years; and with the team finishing either sixth, seventh or eighth in the Atlantic or East Division in each of the past eight straight seasons – imagine how it must feel knowing the upcoming, 2021-22 campaign is going to be … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Fans Deserve a Better Hockey Team
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign four to AHL contracts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres round out development staff by hiring Tim Kennedy, Nathan Paetsch
'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
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