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Sabres' Cincinnati affiliate will have North America's only Black head coach
'The Cyclones have prided themselves on their staff diversity. Their vice president/general manager is Kristin Ropp, the only woman running a team in the ECHL, AHL or NHL. Their former radio broadcaster, Everett Fitzhugh, has been hired by the expansion Seattle Kraken to call their games and is the NHL's only Black announcer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cincinnati affiliate will have North America’s only Black head coach
Cincinnati’s Jason Payne becomes pro hockey’s only Black head coach
'Payne played 14 years in several minor leagues, skating for a whopping 21 teams, including four AHL clubs. The former forward played 132 games in the ECHL, amassing 546 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Cincinnati’s Jason Payne becomes pro hockey’s only Black head coach
Cincinnati Cyclones make Jason Payne professional hockey's only head coach of color
'Payne, a member of the NHL Coaches Association BIPOC Coaches Program, is the third head coach of color in the ECHL's 33-year existence and the fifth BIPOC head coach in professional hockey history, joining Dirk Graham (Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, 1998-99), Shawn Wheeler (Charlotte Checkers, ECHL, 1998-2000), Graham Townsend (Macon Whoope, Greensboro Generals, CHL/ECHL, 1999-2002) … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Cyclones make Jason Payne professional hockey’s only head coach of color
ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones hire Jason Payne, who becomes only current Black head coach in North American pro hockey
'Payne said his coaching style is centered around understanding his players as people. The Cyclones will be his first head-coaching job, and he will continue to serve as the team's director of hockey operations and work with the Cincinnati Cyclones Foundation, which is helping grow the game of hockey in the greater Cincinnati area.' … [Read more...] about ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones hire Jason Payne, who becomes only current Black head coach in North American pro hockey
The Latest Jack Eichel Speculation
'Despite the recent conjecture, an Eichel trade doesn't seem imminent. His health remains a significant issue for clubs interested in acquiring him. So does his $10 million annual cap hit through 2025-26 and the Sabres' rumored asking price of four assets comparable to four first-round draft picks.' … [Read more...] about The Latest Jack Eichel Speculation
It’s game on for Leafs and Sabres outdoors at Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field
'A potential date for the Leafs-Sabres game is March 13. On the current schedule, the Leafs are slated to play in Buffalo that day. If they play outdoors in Hamilton instead, the Sabres would remain the home team. Tim Hortons Field has room for about 23,000 fans for football, but can be expanded to 40,000.' … [Read more...] about It’s game on for Leafs and Sabres outdoors at Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field
Zemgus Girgensons helps Latvia qualify for 2022 Winter Olympics
'Girgensons is already back in action this summer, as he took part in 2022 Olympic qualifying action with his home nation of Latvia in Riga. Following the three-game qualifying action, Girgensons finished with an assist as Latvia officially qualifies to play at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons helps Latvia qualify for 2022 Winter Olympics
Sabres could be headed to Hamilton for outdoor game vs. Maple Leafs
'Tim Hortons Field, the home of the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats, opened in 2014 on the site of the Ti-Cats' longtime home, Ivor Wynne Stadium. It has a capacity of about 24,000 in normal configuration but can be expanded to around 40,000 for special events, which will be done when the stadium hosts the CFL's Grey Cup championship game on Dec. 12. It is about an hour drive from … [Read more...] about Sabres could be headed to Hamilton for outdoor game vs. Maple Leafs
Report: Sabres could play outdoor game in Canada against Maple Leafs
'Despite playing 63 miles from KeyBank Center, the Sabres would be considered the “home” team for the game. They also gave up a date in Buffalo and were the home team for the 2018 Winter Classic at Citi Field in Flushing, a game they lost 3-2 to the New York Rangers in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres could play outdoor game in Canada against Maple Leafs
Leafs, Sabres could be in Hamilton outdoor game
'The geo-rivals are already scheduled to meet that day for a 3 p.m. faceoff at Keybank Center in Buffalo, but since the CFL field opened in Steeltown in 2014, there has been talk of it holding an NHL match with modifications to increase its 23,000-seat capacity for such an event.' … [Read more...] about Leafs, Sabres could be in Hamilton outdoor game
NHL eyes Leafs and Sabres outdoor game in Hamilton next season: report
'Tim Hortons Field, the home of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, typically holds up to 23,000 fans but can be expanded to 40,000 for special events.' … [Read more...] about NHL eyes Leafs and Sabres outdoor game in Hamilton next season: report
Mike Harrington: What can new agent Pat Brisson do for Jack Eichel now? A lot.
'This is probably going to be a good thing for Eichel. We'll see what it means for the Sabres, although any resolution is probably better than the current stalemate. Having Eichel sitting in limbo is a bad look for all involved and ultimately you have a 24-year-old whose career is stuck in neutral.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: What can new agent Pat Brisson do for Jack Eichel now? A lot.
Sabres captain Jack Eichel drops longtime agent Peter Fish, replaces him with Pat Brisson
'Brisson also represents Sabres veteran Kyle Okposo and newly signed forward John Hayden. His stable of young talent includes Vancouver's Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes, New Jersey's Jack Hughes, Montreal's Cole Caufield and Anaheim center Trevor Zegras, believed to be a key target in any Eichel trade between the Sabres and Ducks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel drops longtime agent Peter Fish, replaces him with Pat Brisson
Reports: Sabres captain Jack Eichel fires longtime agent, hires Pat Brisson
'Of course, by firing Fish, Eichel likely wants to spark some action. Brisson, the co-head of the Creative Artists Agency’s hockey division in Los Angeles, has 52 other NHL clients, according to Puckpedia.com, including some of the game’s biggest stars and top young players.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres captain Jack Eichel fires longtime agent, hires Pat Brisson