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'Sixteen goalies were taken before the Sabres selected Miller in the 1999 NHL draft. Miller doesn’t remember them all by name the way Tom Brady does the quarterbacks taken ahead of him in the NFL draft, but he remembers some of them from camps they played at together. Dean told the Sabres’ general manager on draft day, “You don't know it yet, but you got the right guy.”' … [Read more...] about Couch: Born to be a goalie, facing retirement, Ryan Miller reflects on a life in net

'One way to afford him: let unrestricted free agents David Krejci ($7.25 million), Jaroslav Halak ($2.25 million), and Sean Kuraly ($1.275 million) walk, which would free up $10.775 million in cap space. That’s without considering a Hall extension, and other UFAs (Mike Reilly, due a raise on his $1.5 million AAV). The Bruins will also shed David Backes’s $1.5 million retained … [Read more...] about Many paths could lead Jack Eichel to Boston

'That’s a feeling my wife and I can relate to because our daughter was also born with a clubfoot. Shayne has had over 30 casts, three different doctors and two surgeries. She’s not even 10 months old. So seeing an NHL goalie with TWO club feet gave my family chills.' … [Read more...] about Michael Houser’s story of resiliency and hope

'"It's been quite an interesting 12 to 14 months for everyone really, but myself especially," McCabe said. "I had COVID and then just a few games after that the injury occurred. It sucked. I kind of gave myself that night to kind of have tough conversations with my mom, wife, dad. After that I kind of just told myself being sad and mad about this isn't really going to make … [Read more...] about Eau Claire native McCabe says rehab going well heading into free agency

'Eichel is under contract with the Sabres through 2026, after signing an eight-year, $80 million extension in 2020. A no-trade clause kicks in during the 2022 offseason.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel sounds miserable with Sabres after injury ‘disconnect’

'When you look around the NHL there aren’t many teams that have the ability to make that kind of deal. The executive believes the New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings and, yes, the Senators would be in the group of teams that could offer up the Sabres what they’ll want in return.' … [Read more...] about Garrioch: There’s no need for the Ottawa Senators to go down the road to acquire Jack Eichel

Maxime Lagace shuts out Buffalo, Penguins clinch East Division title (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins looking forward to loosened COVID-19 protocols in the NHL playoffs (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Goaltender Maxime Lagace records shutout in Penguins debut (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Empty Thoughts: Penguins 1, Sabres 0 (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

Buffalo visits Pittsburgh after Caggiula’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: 05.08.21 vs. BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'This season, he entered the year as the sixth goalie on the Sabres’ depth chart with the idea that he’d provide a mentorship role to younger players. But when injuries and other issues ravaged the crease, Houser was promoted all the way to taxi squad goalie.' … [Read more...] about Michael Houser’s improbable story adds another chapter as Wexford native plays against Penguins

'“It is an amazing story,” Granato said. “He’s a person that’s taken all of his life experiences in preparation for what may next lie ahead for him, in that case, being in the NHL and thrown in the net. When you factor all of that in, it’s not too much of a surprise that he was really, really good in the first two games because you see that he did put that work in. But it is … [Read more...] about For Wexford’s Michael Houser, preparation pays off in opportunity with Sabres

Jeff Carter scores four goals as first-place Penguins power past the Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Michael Houser’s improbable story adds another chapter as Wexford native plays against Penguins (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Jeff Carter's 4 goals lead Penguins to rout of Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) For Wexford's Michael Houser, preparation pays off in opportunity with … [Read more...] about Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Houser’s road to the NHL was a winding one long before he started his competitive career with the Pittsburgh Hornets Under-16 club. As a child, he had numerous surgeries to correct bilateral club feet. Some of which confined him to a wheelchair during the offseason.' … [Read more...] about Tim Benz: Penguins host Sabres, Wexford’s Michael Houser. And it’s a story the NHL needs right now

Tim Benz: Penguins host Sabres, Wexford's Michael Houser. And it's a story the NHL needs right now (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Buffalo visits Pittsburgh after Bjork’s 2-goal game (AP) Game Preview: 05.06.21 vs. BUF (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

Barry Trotz sits Mathew Barzal as Islanders lose to Sabres in shootout (Newsday) Barry Trotz says Islanders have to be emotionally invested in their games (Newsday) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Islanders Lose 4-3 to Buffalo in Shootout (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

'But the experience has been amazing for Lekkas, who was called up from Rochester of the American Hockey League on Monday with almost no notice after Dustin Tokarski left Buffalo for personal reasons. Lekkas, who has been backing up Houser, was signed to a $700,000 Sabres contract that will be prorated for him to finish the NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Ex-K’s goalie enjoys journey to Buffalo