'Sam Reinhart finally received the contract he longed for in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres forward Sam Reinhart inks 3-year contract with Florida Panthers
Archives for August 2021
Lehner sympathizes with Eichel's injury rift with Sabres
'“It’s another medical problem there too,” Lehner said. “I mean the (expletive) they did to some of the players when I was there – and especially to me regarding my ankle – I mean it was crazy, man. I had a high ankle sprain they had me on the bike one week after. One week after I had my fully torn everything, worst-grade ankle sprain, one week after they put me on the bike in … [Read more...] about Lehner sympathizes with Eichel’s injury rift with Sabres
Pysyk eager to return 'where it all started'
'Pysyk sees an opportunity to reaffirm himself at his natural position after spending the past two seasons rotating between defense and right wing. The switch to forward happened in October 2019, when - after averaging over 18 minutes in each of his first three seasons in Florida - Pysyk had been scratched for five of the Panthers' first six games.' … [Read more...] about Pysyk eager to return ‘where it all started’
Sabres goalie Craig Anderson could be an ideal mentor for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
'“I think the biggest thing for him is he's probably one of the best readers of the game as far as a goaltender,” Groulx said. “He can read plays that develop quickly and he reads the player's hands very well, where they're going to shoot. So, to me, that's what has allowed him to play as long as he has. Knowing what guys are going to do just facilitates his play in the net. … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Craig Anderson could be an ideal mentor for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Sabres look to strengthen defense with additions of Butcher, Pysyk, Hagg
'The 26-year-old was acquired July 23 from the Philadelphia Flyers, along with the No. 14 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft (forward Isak Rosen) and a second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, in a trade for Rasmus Ristolainen. Hagg scored five points (two goals, three assists) in 34 games last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to strengthen defense with additions of Butcher, Pysyk, Hagg
Mark Pysyk excited for chance to play defense, optimistic about Sabres’ future
'“It was more of an opportunity to just get into the lineup,” said Pysyk, who signed a one-year, $900,000 contract on July 28 to return to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Mark Pysyk excited for chance to play defense, optimistic about Sabres’ future
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Jobst, Teves to AHL contracts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
History with coach Don Granato led Vinnie Hinostroza to sign with Sabres
'“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
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