Archives for August 21, 2014

'Of biggest importance to the Sabres is the fact that the team with the worst record will only drop to No. 2 if it does not win the lottery in 2015. That’s what happened to the Sabres this year, as they finished 14 points behind every other team but lost the lottery to the Florida Panthers and thus took Sam Reinhart with the No. 2 pick.' … [Read more...] about McDavid, Eichel both to play at First Niagara Center

'Cunneyworth, a noted talent developer, coached Montreal on an interim basis in 2011-12. He coached the Americans from 2000-08. He also played 866 NHL games, including 35 with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up front office again, reassign Kevin Devine and promote Randy Cunneyworth

'McDavid, perhaps the best draft prospect since Sidney Crosby, is coveted. Teams would likely become laughingstocks for a crack at the 17-year-old, a potential franchise-changing talent.' … [Read more...] about Lottery changes won’t hurt Sabres

'“I think everyone goes through ups and downs, I had a really bad start to the year,” said Ennis, taking part at Perry Pearn’s 3-on-3 conditioning camp. “We went though a coaching change, management change, it was nice to finish off with new coaches and some stability. I think we’re optimistic this year. I think Tim Murray did some good work picking up some great players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres centre Tyler Ennis sees role growing on team

'Devine previously served as the team's chief scout and assistant general manager. Those roles were filled by Greg Royce and Mark Jakubowski earlier this month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shift Devine to player personnel director

'Several other changes in the team’s hockey department have also been announced. Jason Long will serve as coordinator of player development, Corey Smith has been named video coach, Jim Kovachik has been named a pro scout, and Seamus Kotyk and Victor Nybladh have been named amateur scouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make more hockey department changes

'Cunneyworth, who worked mainly in player development with the Rochester Americans last season, will serve the organization as a player development coach. Forton will assume a new role to focus on scouting the collegiate ranks as an NCAA scout, and Devine will serve as director of player personnel.' … [Read more...] about Cunneyworth, Forton, Devine Take On New Roles