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Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo preparing to take over starting job at Michigan

'“Erik obviously came in and didn't play a ton off the bat, but he had a good work ethic in practice and it was fun to learn from him,” said Mann. “We're obviously two very different goalies and mostly just because of our size. I'm 6-foot and he is 6-6, so that on its own kind of leads to very different styles. But with that, it was cool to learn from him and see some things he … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo preparing to take over starting job at Michigan

Buffalo News |

Trading for Jack Eichel would include list of pluses, minuses for Blue Jackets

'That risk is the biggest drawback for any team kicking the tires on a trade pitch for Eichel, but especially the Blue Jackets, who were burned by Nathan Horton’s career-ending back injury in 2014, just 36 games into a seven-year contract. They can’t afford to take another hit like that one.' … [Read more...] about Trading for Jack Eichel would include list of pluses, minuses for Blue Jackets

Columbus Dispatch |

Sabres GM Kevyn Adams applying lessons learned from difficult first year on the job

'“There were so many different things that have happened over the last year in our organization in terms of the on-ice, off-ice, staffing, and you learn from every single one of those,” Adams said. “I'd say that, for me, I think that I approach every conversation I'm in trying to learn and grow. I also learned from the ups and downs, the emotion of the season and how to balance … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Kevyn Adams applying lessons learned from difficult first year on the job

Buffalo News |

Hamilton: Get the best offer available for Eichel, regardless of division

'The whole idea is to make your team better. Now, this isn’t going to happen, but what if the Leafs offered Auston Matthews for Eichel? What if the Bruins included Brad Marchand or David Pastrnak in an Eichel deal? You say no to that just because they’re in your division? Because of Twitter, I need to stress again, none of those offers have been made.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton: Get the best offer available for Eichel, regardless of division

WGRZ-TV |

One year later, inside Jason Botterill's final days as Sabres' general manager

'The Pegulas’ plan – which was built around Adams working in lockstep with former coach Ralph Krueger – was an epic failure during its first calendar year. Krueger was fired in March amid a franchise-record 18-game losing streak that resulted in the Sabres’ fourth last-place finish in eight years and Adams is currently conducting a coaching search.' … [Read more...] about One year later, inside Jason Botterill’s final days as Sabres’ general manager

Buffalo News |

Sabres send prayers for a full recovery for legend Rene Robert

'“Our thoughts are with Sabres legend Rene Robert, who is recovering in Florida after suffering a heart attack,” the Sabres organization said in a statement Saturday. “Rene has been a fixture in our community since his days playing with the French Connection – a true legend on and off the ice. The entire organization is behind Rene and his family and we pray for a full … [Read more...] about Sabres send prayers for a full recovery for legend Rene Robert

Buffalo News |