'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
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Report: Jack Eichel hires new agent
'Fish and Donatelli put out a statement in late July, saying the process wasn’t working. In my mind, that full statement from Fish and Donatelli hurt Eichel more than it helped him. It actually made it harder for Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams to trade his captain.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jack Eichel hires new agent
New Sabre Robert Hagg is settling in in his new city
'Hagg spent four years coming to Buffalo in the winter time with the Flyers and admitted how much different the city is in the summer and how nice it really is. He said he’s taken in many “Nice parks” and also has enjoyed being by the waterfront.' … [Read more...] about New Sabre Robert Hagg is settling in in his new city
Jeanneret: 'It's time' to step aside
'"The camaraderie, yeah, I'll miss that. That's a given" Jeanneret said. "I'm hoping that we're going to be back to a little more normalcy this year in that we can work in the same booth and we don't have to be spread out halfway across the press box trying to do a broadcast, which was the situation last season. I'm hoping that's going to happen, but I still don't know."' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret: ‘It’s time’ to step aside
Rick Jeanneret to retire following 2021-22 Sabres season
'Jeanneret is currently the longest-tenured play-by-play broadcaster with one single team in the league.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret to retire following 2021-22 Sabres season
Granato: 'I just don't like drama'
'"I will stay out of any of the stuff that you would read between the management and the player any time unless I was asked. If I was asked to be involved in it, I would," Granato said during an appearance on the "Cam and Strick Podcast" with former NHLer Cam Janssen and St. Louis Blues rinkside reporter Andy Strickland. "I'm not asked to be involved in this one, and that's … [Read more...] about Granato: ‘I just don’t like drama’
Report: Owen Power returning to Michigan for sophomore season
'This comes as no surprise that the 18-year-old would return to Michigan. He told me before he was drafted that he wanted the whole college experience, which included playing in a full Yost Arena and going to class.' … [Read more...] about Report: Owen Power returning to Michigan for sophomore season
Sabres hire two former players to player development staff
'In 2010, Kennedy won his arbitration hearing with the Sabres, but general manager Darcy Regier elected to walk away from it. From there, Kennedy saw time with the Florida Panthers, San Jose Sharks and Phoenix Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire two former players to player development staff
Dylan Cozens deemed as 'breakout candidate' for 2021-22 NHL season
'"As the Sabres enter the P.E. (Post-Eichel) era, their depth chart will be re-adjusted at the center spot," Wyshynski wrote. "Depending on who comes back the other way for Eichel, it could be Casey Mittelstadt or Cozens getting the bump up to top-line duty."' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens deemed as ‘breakout candidate’ for 2021-22 NHL season
Rangers podcast purchases billboard in Buffalo demanding Sabres to free Jack Eichel
'The billboard, which features the Rangers’ colors, reads: “Aren’t trade requests a pain in the neck? #FreeJack”' … [Read more...] about Rangers podcast purchases billboard in Buffalo demanding Sabres to free Jack Eichel
The Sabres re-sign Fitzgerald
'The 24-year-old has not played in the NHL yet.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres re-sign Fitzgerald
Hinostroza was sold on Buffalo after talking to Don Granato
'“What caught my eye with Buffalo was getting on a call with 'Donny' Granato," he said with the assembled media. "I played for him when he was an assistant coach in Chicago [Blackhawks]. We talked for about 40 minutes, and with the way the team’s going and the way they want to play, I think I fit perfectly there.”' … [Read more...] about Hinostroza was sold on Buffalo after talking to Don Granato
Is surgery the right move for Jack Eichel?
'Although Eichel's agents, Peter Fish and Peter Donatelli, said that Eichel had a lapse in the prescribed period for conservative rehabilitation in early June, he has been working out and continuing to stay active during the offseason. This included a recent skate in Boston, where he was seen on the ice at the Bruins' training facility at Warrior Ice Arena.' … [Read more...] about Is surgery the right move for Jack Eichel?
Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund
'The Sabres traded up five places in 2016 to draft Asplund with the 33rd overall pick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Rasmus Asplund
Jack Eichel's agents express their displeasure in a statement
'The Sabres are not commenting on this.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s agents express their displeasure in a statement