'The Sabres will be joined by the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils to compete in a round-robin challenge featuring prospects from each team. The participating teams will each play two games during the course of the event, which will be held entirely at LECOM Harborcenter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2021 Prospects Challenge
Archives for September 2021
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2021-22 preseason schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres double up: Mittelstadt, Jokiharju get identical deals of three years, $7.5 million
'Mittelstadt had 10 goals and 12 assists in 41 games last season but blossomed under interim coach Don Granato after Ralph Krueger was fired. Initially a taxi squad player last year under Krueger, Mittelstadt quickly became a player Granato trusted. He finished with career highs in ice time (15:53 per game), faceoff percentage (49.0) and faceoff victories (216).' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up: Mittelstadt, Jokiharju get identical deals of three years, $7.5 million
Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt, Henri Jokiharju to identical contracts
'While Mittelstadt had a strong camp last season and performed well in limited action, he mostly skated as a fourth-line winger. But he began unlocking his potential after Granato took over March 17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt, Henri Jokiharju to identical contracts
Sabres re-sign Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to 3-year contracts
'Minus Eichel, Mittelstadt would be counted upon to take over as Buffalo’s second-line center, behind Dylan Cozens, who is coming off a promising rookie season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Mittelstadt, Jokiharju to 3-year contracts
Sabres sign Casey Mittelstadt to three-year deal
'Mittelstadt was pretty much nowhere in his professional career until Don Granato took over for the fired Ralph Krueger as head coach.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Casey Mittelstadt to three-year deal
Henri Jokiharju signs three-year deal with Sabres worth $2.5 million per-year
'The 22-year-old has played three seasons in the NHL, but none better than after Don Granato took over as head coach for the fired Ralph Krueger. Granato took two young, struggling defensemen when he put Jokiharju and Rasmus Dahlin together and they both responded with their best hockey.' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju signs three-year deal with Sabres worth $2.5 million per-year
Buffalo Sabres re-sign forward Casey Mittelstadt to three-year contract
'He played in 41 games during the 2020-21 season and tallied 10 goals and 12 assists for 22 points. That ranked third among Sabres skaters in goals and fourth in points.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres re-sign forward Casey Mittelstadt to three-year contract
Sabres sign D Henri Jokiharju to three-year contract
'With Casey Mittelstadt's signing earlier in the day, the Sabres still have to sign restricted free agent Rasmus Dahlin. Training Camp begins later this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Henri Jokiharju to three-year contract
Casey Mittelstadt signs 3-year contract with Sabres
'The 22-year-old is “ranked third among Sabres skaters in goals (10) and fourth in points (22) in 41 games played during the 2020-21 season,” the team says.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt signs 3-year contract with Sabres
Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt to 3-year deal
'"He might be the guy that I thought took the most strides this year, and I was very proud of him for that," teammate Kyle Okposo said of Mittelstadt. "He started the year and he was on the taxi squad but I knew that he had put the work in and he was continuing to put the work in, and it paid off."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Casey Mittelstadt to 3-year deal
Sabres re-sign Henri Jokiharju to 3-year contract
'Jokiharju averaged 19:01 during the final 27 contests of last season under coach Don Granato, up more than a minute from his career average. He ranked second on the Sabres in even-strength ice time per game (18:09) and relative shot attempts percentage at 5-on-5 (7.7) during that span despite seeing regular top-pair matchups alongside defense partner Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Henri Jokiharju to 3-year contract
Kyle Okposo on Jack Eichel: 'Everybody wants some closure and some answers'
'"He's doing all right. This has obviously been a bit of a tumultuous process for everybody," Okposo said. "I think that everybody wants some closure and some answers. I'm looking forward to him getting some clarity on the situation moving forward. And whatever that may be, I think it's going to be great for him and the team as well moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo on Jack Eichel: ‘Everybody wants some closure and some answers’
Alan Pergament: Bills preseason games rating highest on record; WGR extends Bills, Sabres radio rights deals
'“The Instigators” with Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet will now air from noon to 1 p.m. and “OBL” with Chris Brown and Steve Tasker will air from 1 to 3 p.m. instead of noon to 3 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Alan Pergament: Bills preseason games rating highest on record; WGR extends Bills, Sabres radio rights deals
Okanagan NHL scout moves from Red Wings to Sabres
'He put out feelers to all 32 NHL teams and the Sabres came back with an offer Stein couldn’t turn down. He and Lukas Sutter, son of former NHL star Rich Sutter, will be in charge of scouting Western Canada for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Okanagan NHL scout moves from Red Wings to Sabres