'“We kind of have a brand new everything,” Dahlin said Friday. “We can build something new here, (a) new culture. We can change a couple (things). But the main thing is we can, for sure, change the culture here. That’s what I’m most excited for.”' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin believes in Sabres’ new core: ‘We can … change the culture’
Archives for September 2021
Dahlin joins the Sabres in training camp
'Dahlin was the first overall pick in 2018. He said being the young kid is over with now. Head coach Don Granato said, “That’s all in the past and there’s a lot of baggage that comes with being a phenom and a lot of times it pulls you out of the moment because you feel like you’ve got to live up to something, but we’ve tried to distance him from that, let’s find out who you are … [Read more...] about Dahlin joins the Sabres in training camp
Dreger: No progress made in Jack Eichel trade talks
'"Until [the Sabres and Eichel] find common ground, I don't really know what the next step beyond that is, other than the obvious which would be a trade," Dreger said with Brian Duff and Martin Biron. "We know that Kevyn Adams and Pat Brisson of CAA Hockey, who now represents Jack Eichel, have been in constant communication. They have assembled a list of teams who have … [Read more...] about Dreger: No progress made in Jack Eichel trade talks
'A quiet belief' | Cozens, Mittelstadt confident in Sabres' direction
'"I wanted the fans to know that we're really excited about what we have here and what we're building," Cozens said. "I think we all see it."' … [Read more...] about ‘A quiet belief’ | Cozens, Mittelstadt confident in Sabres’ direction
How to watch Sabres' Blue vs. Gold Scrimmage on Sunday
'Sunday evening's Blue vs. Gold Scrimmage will be live streamed on Sabres.com and the team's official Twitter and Facebook pages.' … [Read more...] about How to watch Sabres’ Blue vs. Gold Scrimmage on Sunday
Sabres downplay notion that Jack Eichel saga could be distraction
'"There’s a lot of competition going into camp, and Kevyn’s introductory speech yesterday to us, which was private, he was extremely forward in telling us what was going on and it quelled any questions that anybody had. So, there’s no distractions anymore. It’s all out there internally in the organization. Nobody is really thinking about it. Everybody is moving forward.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres downplay notion that Jack Eichel saga could be distraction
Mike Harrington: In face of Eichel affair, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams knows it's tough to earn trust
'They've lost all the rope and goodwill they've ever had in this town.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In face of Eichel affair, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams knows it’s tough to earn trust
Sabres notebook: Rasmus Dahlin arrives in Buffalo, set to practice Friday
'The 21-year-old defenseman arrived in Buffalo on Wednesday, hours after his agents and the Sabres agreed to terms on the contract, but he had to go through the NHL’s Covid-19 testing protocols Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Rasmus Dahlin arrives in Buffalo, set to practice Friday
Jack Eichel’s problems could hang over Sabres for long time
'The collective bargaining agreement states players must follow the recommendation of team doctors. The Sabres are in control.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s problems could hang over Sabres for long time
Zemgus Girgensons excited to be back, believes Sabres’ rebuild can work
'“I walk around and I think I’m going to run into Risto or Sam,” Girgensons said Thursday following the first session of training camp inside KeyBank Center. “So it’s tough. They’re our friends. But it’s business. Guys move on. We have a great group here.”' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons excited to be back, believes Sabres’ rebuild can work
Sabres Eichel stripped of ‘C’; Former first round pick fails pre-camp physical, needs surgery
'“I spoke to Jack two days ago, and I spoke to the team to address this — Jack Eichel is no longer the captain of the Buffalo Sabres,” said Adams. “From our perspective and my perspective, I feel the captain is the heartbeat of your team. And we’re in a situation, where we were in the past and where we are now, that we felt that we needed to address that and make that … [Read more...] about Sabres Eichel stripped of ‘C’; Former first round pick fails pre-camp physical, needs surgery
Traikos: Sabres strip Jack Eichel of his captaincy. It's a move that seems motivated by spite
'All that was missing was the ceremonial burning of Eichel’s jersey in effigy. Then again, perhaps the team is saving that for another day.' … [Read more...] about Traikos: Sabres strip Jack Eichel of his captaincy. It’s a move that seems motivated by spite
Sabres’ Jack Eichel mess is getting worse
'Buffalo stripped Eichel of the team’s captaincy after he failed his training-camp physical, and the star center will begin the 2021-22 NHL season on injured reserve as the two sides continue to disagree on how to treat the 24-year-old center’s injured neck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel mess is getting worse
Sabres’ Jack Eichel fails physical, stripped of captaincy
'Eichel favors having artificial disk replacement surgery. The Sabres are against him having the procedure because it has never been performed on an NHL player, and prefer him having the disk fused.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel fails physical, stripped of captaincy
Sabres strip Jack Eichel of captaincy after failed physical: 'The captain is the heartbeat of your team'
'"To this point, Jack is not willing to move forward with the fusion surgery that our doctors are suggesting. So we're going to continue to work towards solutions," Adams said. "I spoke to Jack two days ago, I spoke to the team yesterday and addressed this, Jack Eichel is no longer the captain of the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres strip Jack Eichel of captaincy after failed physical: ‘The captain is the heartbeat of your team’