'Eichel isn’t to blame for general managers who made the wrong roster moves or for hiring coaches that couldn’t coach. I guess the easy thing to do when a team consistently loses is blame the best players for not doing enough, but it seems like flawed logic to me.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Preparing for the end of Jack Eichel’s Sabres career
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Why Don Granato could be the right fit for the Sabres
'But Granato seems to be the front-runner for several reasons, most notably what he did last season after taking over a team that parted ways with then 2nd year head coach Ralph Krueger on March 17th.' … [Read more...] about Why Don Granato could be the right fit for the Sabres
Hamilton: Could a potential Eichel trade be stalling the Sabres head coaching hire?
'We also know that Adams has not granted any team permission to speak with Eichel, his agent or the doctors. I think trade talks would have to be deeper before Adams would grant that permission. If he never lets teams talk to Eichel before a trade, it’s going to make it much more difficult to trade him.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Could a potential Eichel trade be stalling the Sabres head coaching hire?
Dreger: Sabres likely to name head coach before trading Jack Eichel
'"It's a foregone conclusion he's getting traded," Dreger said. "Now it's a question of what are you getting back in return. ... I also feel like there's value in change for certain players and for certain teams. It is time to cut bait and move on."' … [Read more...] about Dreger: Sabres likely to name head coach before trading Jack Eichel
TSN's Craig Button breaks down the Sabres' offseason with Adam Unger
'"I don't know where you find a defenseman like Owen Power," Button said. "I don't see any other defenseman like him in the draft. I don't see any forward that can have the same impact that he has on the game. And to me, it's clear cut."' … [Read more...] about TSN’s Craig Button breaks down the Sabres’ offseason with Adam Unger
After brief stay with Sabres, Staal reaches Stanley Cup Final with Montreal
'Staal scored just three goals over 32 games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about After brief stay with Sabres, Staal reaches Stanley Cup Final with Montreal
Michael Arace: The wild card on Eichel is neck surgery, and that card may be too wild
'Of course, there are other issues at hand. The Sabres have missed the playoffs 10 season in a row. Their mercurial owner has churned through general managers and coaches, and in the process has drawn universal ire from Buffalo’s host of disgruntled fans. Eichel is not the only Sabre who is fed up.' … [Read more...] about Michael Arace: The wild card on Eichel is neck surgery, and that card may be too wild
Report: Blue Jackets out of Jack Eichel sweepstakes
'According to Aaron Portzline and numerous sources, as of today the #CBJ are out on the #LetsGoBuffalo Jack Eichel sweepstakes. A trade was believed to consist of the 5th overall pick, Elvis Merzlikins, either Texier or Peeke and Chinakhov or Marchenko.' … [Read more...] about Report: Blue Jackets out of Jack Eichel sweepstakes
Memories of Rene Robert: Reactions to the death of the 'Connection' right winger
'"Rene was in good shape," Perreault said. "Every time I talked to him, he was doing bicycle 2-3 times a week and playing golf three times a week and was enjoying life. He was doing very well, so it was shocking news. Very shocking."' … [Read more...] about Memories of Rene Robert: Reactions to the death of the ‘Connection’ right winger
Rene Robert seized opportunity with Sabres, became legend: ‘Could do it all’
'“Rene, he was very comfortable with the line, he … was exceptionally good defensively and he covered for the other two guys to really let it all out offensively, and they would,” Robitaille said. “Rene could always pick them up defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Rene Robert seized opportunity with Sabres, became legend: ‘Could do it all’
United forever thanks to the French Connection
'“What made René's strength as a hockey player was his good skating. He also had a good pitch and a great vision for the game. He was going in traffic and he was paying the price for scoring goals. René was a finesse player and he was really a playoff guy. He was able to produce a lot during those years in Buffalo. He was a good teammate.”' … [Read more...] about United forever thanks to the French Connection
Perreault mourns loss of Sabres linemate, friend Rene Robert
'For Perreault, Robert’s most memorable overtime goal was his first coming in a 3-2 win at Montreal during a 1973 first-round playoff series. It cut the Canadiens lead to 3-2. Though the Sabres were eliminated the following game, the goal was significant because it came at Montreal’s Forum, which was considered a shrine to those growing up in Quebec.' … [Read more...] about Perreault mourns loss of Sabres linemate, friend Rene Robert
René Robert's teammates remember the Sabres legend
'“It’s been a tough, tough couple of days," the former Sabres captain said. "About a week ago, I got a call that he had a massive heart attack, and it was real difficult because I played golf with him about a month ago. We talked just about every other day, and he was saying about getting back to see his kids in Toronto. Unfortunately that didn’t happen, but his son and his … [Read more...] about René Robert’s teammates remember the Sabres legend
There’s a small memorial outside of KeyBank Center in honor of Rene Robert
'As of Wednesday morning, there’s a small memorial outside of KeyBank Center in honor of Sabres legend Rene Robert, who passed away after being hospitalized for a heart attack.' … [Read more...] about There’s a small memorial outside of KeyBank Center in honor of Rene Robert
Former Sabres' great Gilbert Perreault remembers teammates Rene Robert and Rick Martin
'"We kept in touch. Every month we were talking to each other. I know he was living in Florida, so we couldn’t see each other that much but every golf tournament, the alumni golf tournament it was a lot of fun to be with him"' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres’ great Gilbert Perreault remembers teammates Rene Robert and Rick Martin