'Amerks coach Seth Appert told reporters Wednesday this is only an audition to see how Quinn transitions to playing down the middle. It’s possible, though, that the organization’s depth chart, including few high-upside options at center, could make this a long-term change if Quinn is successful.' … [Read more...] about Sabres using Prospects Challenge to see if Jack Quinn can help at center
Archives for September 17, 2021
Sabres to face Maple Leafs at Heritage Classic, outdoors in Hamilton, Ont.
'The league announced Thursday that the Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs will meet in Hamilton, Ont., at Tim Hortons Field, home of the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats, for the Heritage Classic on March 13. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m., and since this was supposed to be a home game for Buffalo, the club’s season ticket holders, including those with partial … [Read more...] about Sabres to face Maple Leafs at Heritage Classic, outdoors in Hamilton, Ont.
Sabres excited to watch prospect Jack Quinn play center: ‘Very good at it’
'“If you can play any position, maybe you have a better chance,” Quinn said following Thursday’s practice. “But I’m not really thinking about it for that sense. I don’t think (the Sabres) are, either. I’m going to try to play center, and if I’m a better center than a winger, then that’s the best-case scenario."' … [Read more...] about Sabres excited to watch prospect Jack Quinn play center: ‘Very good at it’
Sabres to play Maple Leafs in Heritage Classic outdoor game in March
'Tim Hortons Field, which opened in 2014, seats nearly 24,000 for its primary tenant, the Canadian Football League’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The capacity can be expanded for larger events.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to play Maple Leafs in Heritage Classic outdoor game in March
Maple Leafs, Sabres to clash outdoors at Hamilton's Tim Hortons Field
'The game, scheduled for 3 p.m. on that Sunday, will mark the fourth occasion the Leafs have played in an outdoor NHL regular-season game. Originally, it had been scheduled as a home game for the Sabres at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Sabres to clash outdoors at Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field
Sabres-Leafs take their rivalry outdoors in Heritage Classic
'Buffalo becomes the first U.S.-based team to compete in what will be the sixth Heritage Classic, which is part of the NHL’s outdoor series of games and traditionally set in Canada featuring matchups of Canadian teams. In choosing Hamilton, Ontario, as a host, the NHL selected a site that is essentially the mid-point of the 100-mile drive separating the Atlantic Division … [Read more...] about Sabres-Leafs take their rivalry outdoors in Heritage Classic
Sabres, Maple Leafs to play outdoors in 2022 NHL Heritage Classic
'This will be the first Heritage Classic since 2019, which ended in a 2-1 overtime victory for the Winnipeg Jets over the Calgary Flames. The Sabres competing in this edition of the game will mark the first time a team based in the United States will play in the Heritage Classic.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Maple Leafs to play outdoors in 2022 NHL Heritage Classic
Tim Horton’s Field in Hamilton set to host Leafs-Sabres outdoor game in March
'League commissioner Gary Bettman has confirmed that Tim Horton’s Field will host a 2021-2022 regular-season game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres on March 13.' … [Read more...] about Tim Horton’s Field in Hamilton set to host Leafs-Sabres outdoor game in March
J-J Peterka learned more about Buffalo from Derek Roy
'“I learned a lot from him, like how he prepared and after games he did some work to get his body feeling good," Peterka explained. "I was [also] practicing some things with him, so it was really good to have a guy like him there.”' … [Read more...] about J-J Peterka learned more about Buffalo from Derek Roy
Sabres to play in 2022 Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ont. against Maple Leafs
'This will be the third NHL outdoor game the Sabres have taken part in since 2008. The first outdoor game was the inaugural NHL Winter Classic at, then, Ralph Wilson Stadium - home of the NFL's Buffalo Bills - in Orchard Park. Buffalo then played 10 years later at the 2018 NHL Winter Classic played at Citi Field - home of the MLB's New York Mets - in Queens, N.Y. against the … [Read more...] about Sabres to play in 2022 Heritage Classic in Hamilton, Ont. against Maple Leafs
Sabres to appear 10 times on ESPN+/Hulu, TNT in 2021-22 season
'MSG will carry the remaining 72 games throughout the 2021-22 regular season. It is expected that Rick Jeanneret will call around 20 games this year in his final season as the play-by-play voice of the Sabres. Dan Dunleavy will remain as part of the Sabres broadcast to call the other 62 games on the schedule.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to appear 10 times on ESPN+/Hulu, TNT in 2021-22 season
Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs to play in 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic
'The game will take place on March 13, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Tim Hortons Field, in Hamilton, Ontario, the home of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. The game will be broadcast on TNT.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs to play in 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic
Sabres to take on Maple Leafs in Canada for 2022 NHL Heritage Classic
'The league says this matchup will mark the sixth NHL Heritage Classic with a 2019 game in Regina, 2016 in Winnipeg, 2014 in Vancouver, 2011 in Calgary, and 2003 in Edmonton.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to take on Maple Leafs in Canada for 2022 NHL Heritage Classic
Buffalo, Toronto to play in NHL Heritage Classic game in 2022
'The game will be played at Tim Hortons Field, which is home to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo, Toronto to play in NHL Heritage Classic game in 2022
Hamilton: Evaluating the NHL's new COVID-19 rules
'Players risk suspension and even not being paid for each day they can’t participate due to COVID-19.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Evaluating the NHL’s new COVID-19 rules