'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
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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
Don Granato makes two new hires to coaching staff
'Adam Mair is no longer an assistant coach with the Rochester Americans. He's been named the new director of player development that was held by Ellis at the start of last season.' … [Read more...] about Don Granato makes two new hires to coaching staff
Sabres sign forward John Hayden to one-year deal
'While Hayden primarily plays a fourth line checking role, he does possess a good shot that allows him to be a scoring threat. He will likely compete in a similar role this season with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward John Hayden to one-year deal
Adams not going to let distractions influence him to trade Eichel
'"We’re continuing to have a lot of conversations with teams, but what’s clear is we’re in control of this process," the general manager said during his press conference. "We have a player under contract, we don’t feel any pressure. We’re not in a position where we feel that we’re just going to do something to do it." … [Read more...] about Adams not going to let distractions influence him to trade Eichel
Sabres sign defenseman Ethan Prow to one-year deal
'Prow will likely serve a depth role at the AHL level with the Rochester Americans and help serve as a leader among the younger group. He joins players like Sean Malone, Brandon Davidson and Jimmy Schuldt as assets signed to fill out the roster in Rochester for the upcoming season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Ethan Prow to one-year deal