'"Most importantly, we're focused on Jack's health," Bettman said Monday in an interview with Jeff Marek on Sportsnet 590 The Fan in Toronto. " ... We're pretty up to speed on in terms of what's going on and there's a legitimate disagreement among doctors as to what the course of treatment would be best, both in the short term and the long term. And that's something that … [Read more...] about NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Sabres/Eichel dispute: ‘It’s a terrible situation’
Archives for 2021
Sabres claim winger Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers from Washington
'A fifth-round draft choice in 2016, Jonsson-Fjallby has a two-year contract that carries a $750,000 cap hit if he's on the Sabres' roster, but he will be paid $175,000 if he joins the Rochester Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim winger Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers from Washington
Sabres’ Tage Thompson working to unleash ‘incredible potential’
'“I still use the word ‘potential’ with him,” Granato said inside KeyBank Center. “We can look at what he actually is right now, it’s nothing compared to what he could become and he needs to continue focusing on that. He’s done a good job of that but there’s a lot more for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tage Thompson working to unleash ‘incredible potential’
Sabres’ J-J Peterka, Linus Weissbach earn chance in veteran lineup
'But among all the established talent the Sabres will dress, three rookies – goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and wingers J-J Peterka and Linus Weissbach – earned a spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ J-J Peterka, Linus Weissbach earn chance in veteran lineup
Sabres add new player, claim Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers
'Jonsson-Fjallby has compiled 24 goals and 41 points in 108 career AHL outings over parts of the last three seasons. He represented Team Sweden at the 2018 World Junior Championship in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add new player, claim Axel Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers
Tuesday's Columbus Coverage
Blue Jackets' NHL lineup skates past Sabres in road exhibition (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets score early, often on way to win over Buffalo (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage
Mittelstadt scores twice in Sabres' loss to Columbus
'The Blue Jackets would close the middle stanza with a 5-1 lead thanks to a pair of goals late in the second period. Laine and Oliver Bjorkstrand each scored even strength for Columbus.' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt scores twice in Sabres’ loss to Columbus
Opinion: Too much standing around costs Sabres in preseason loss to Columbus
'The problem in my mind is the six defensemen dressed for this game could very well be the D on opening night and they were atrocious.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Too much standing around costs Sabres in preseason loss to Columbus
Tage Thompson getting first try at center in NHL
'Thompson said he's been working a lot at taking faceoffs. While this will be the first taste of playing center at the National Hockey League level, this isn’t the first time Thompson has moved to the middle of the ice.' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson getting first try at center in NHL
Postgame Report | Mittelstadt, Peterka score during loss to Columbus
'Too often, Granato found the opposite to be true during a 5-3 preseason loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center on Monday. Hesitation led to wide-open looks for the Blue Jackets, who capitalized to build an insurmountable lead during the first 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Mittelstadt, Peterka score during loss to Columbus
Sabres claim Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers
'Fjallby, 23, was a fifth-round draft pick by the Capitals in 2016. He tallied 15 points (10+5) in 31 games with AHL Hershey last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Jonsson-Fjallby off waivers
Sharpen Up: October 5, 2021 | Sabres travel to Pittsburgh tonight
'Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. Fans can watch the AT&T Sports feed of the game on MSG or listen to Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray call the action on WGR 550.' … [Read more...] about Sharpen Up: October 5, 2021 | Sabres travel to Pittsburgh tonight
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks announce 2021-22 training camp roster (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel should assume some risk and go have his surgery
'Yes, he'll get suspended by the Sabres. But that might happen anyway when the season starts and Eichel isn't available to play because he has rejected the club's medical advice. Yes, he'll lose his salary in that timeframe and he'll be paying for a procedure to fix an injury that came during a game and not from some off-ice mishap. But if he is so sure this is the procedure … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel should assume some risk and go have his surgery
Sabres release 12, will join Amerks
'Each player in that group was signed by the organization to an American Hockey League contract and they will join the Rochester Americans, who begin training camp practices Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release 12, will join Amerks