'Ellis, who played 356 games in the NHL over nine seasons, including 286 for the Sabres from 2009 until 2015, has spent the past four years working for the Academy of Hockey at LECOM Harborcenter. He started as a development coach and was named director in September 2019.' … [Read more...] about Ellis named Sabres director of player development
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Sabres mourn loss of Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk
'With the Sabres, the 5-foot-11, 196-pound center averaged over a point per game, posting 385 points (110+275) in 342 games. Buffalo qualified for the playoffs in each of Hawerchuk's five seasons with the club. He was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in November 2011.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mourn loss of Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk
Return to Royal: Sabres reveal new home and away uniforms
'The jerseys mark a return to the original royal blue, gold, and white color scheme worn by the franchise for 26 years beginning with its inception in 1970.' … [Read more...] about Return to Royal: Sabres reveal new home and away uniforms
Sabres announce Jersey Reveal Week in partnership with Roswell Park
'The week will turn the page on the organization's 50th season celebration and look ahead to the future with the return of the original royal blue, gold, and white color scheme worn by the Sabres for more than two decades beginning with their inception in 1970.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Jersey Reveal Week in partnership with Roswell Park
Sabres sign Murray to 2-year, entry-level contract
'"Brett acclimated very well to the AHL and showed continued improvement throughout the season," Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said. "He has a unique blend of size and scoring ability and we're excited to see his development continue."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Murray to 2-year, entry-level contract
A thank-you note from Sam Reinhart
'A lot of times, the relationships stick too. We have kids come watch games and visit the locker room and get to know them as years pass. Those experiences are one of my favorite aspects of being a member of the Sabres and something I will always be thankful for.' … [Read more...] about A thank-you note from Sam Reinhart
Eichel selected as nominee for King Clancy Trophy
'Eichel, 23, has been increasingly involved in the community during his five-year tenure with the Sabres. He donates a suite inside KeyBank Center to charitable organizations for each home game during the regular season, each of which are followed by postgame meet and greets.' … [Read more...] about Eichel selected as nominee for King Clancy Trophy
A thank-you note from Curtis Lazar
'The thing I have learned about Sabres fans is that they recognize those small details. I feel like all they want is hard work and effort. And that is the foundation of my game. I might not always be successful, but I'm always going to give it my all and it's going to be very hard to beat me. I'm going to be very physical and strong.' … [Read more...] about A thank-you note from Curtis Lazar
Jack Eichel, Josh Allen to be featured in 'Captains Circle' series
'As announced on Monday, July 13, the Bills and Sabres have teamed up to bring Buffalo sports enthusiasts everywhere the content that they crave. Through "Captains Circle" - a new digital show - fans will watch as current and former Bills and Sabres captains open up about their leadership experiences as professional athletes. Presented by Labatt Blue Light, the first … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Josh Allen to be featured in ‘Captains Circle’ series
A thank-you note from Carter Hutton
'My wife and I have become good friends with the people in our neighborhood during the past two years, and they're just so supportive. Yes, they're huge Sabres fans, and you can see that passion all the time. It gives me a lot of pride when I go to the rink.' … [Read more...] about A thank-you note from Carter Hutton
Kim Pegula names Sinnarajah, McFarlane to leadership team
'McFarlane will oversee the Buffalo Sabres day-to-day business operations, along with the financial operations of PSE entities.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula names Sinnarajah, McFarlane to leadership team
A thank-you note from Linus Ullmark
'Sabres fans are authentic. I might talk to an older fan, and the conversation always comes back to the fact that they have loved this team since the '80s or since the franchise started. No matter what happened in a game the night before, the conversation always ends on a positive note.' … [Read more...] about A thank-you note from Linus Ullmark
Sabres to select 8th at 2020 NHL Draft
'The Sabres began the night with the seventh-best odds to win the No. 1 pick at 6.5 percent. The placeholder that won the lottery had the 12-best odds at 2.5 percent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 8th at 2020 NHL Draft
Crowe looking forward to new role as Sabres Director of Scouting
'"As we build our scouting department, [we want to] sync up our scouting and analytics to become seamless and work together," Adams said. "There's a process that we want to go through in our scouting - both from the amateur and the professional side - of how we measure players, where we see value, what certain traits are we measuring, and at what level. That, from the analytics … [Read more...] about Crowe looking forward to new role as Sabres Director of Scouting
Luce, Meehan share Mogilny stories
'"I didn't know if this was a prank caller or what it was, so I asked her to ask Alex what I said to him in Anchorage," Luce said. "She asked him, and she came back with the correct answer, so I knew it was him. So, I said, 'We'll be over.'' … [Read more...] about Luce, Meehan share Mogilny stories