Archives for 2014

'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

'To be fair, a lot of this rebuild begun with former GM Darcy Regier and despite all of his mistakes, he got the team off to a seemingly positive start on the road to improvement through trades that brought in multiple first-round picks and used those to find potential franchise staples like Zemgus Girgensons, Rasmus Ristolainen and Nikita Zadorov. The latest addition was … [Read more...] about Core Values: Sabres rebuild off to good start

'“Fill in the blanks. That’s what we’re interested in,” Sabres President Ted Black said after the team and NHL announced the league’s annual scouting combine will be here the next two years during a news conference in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will seek more events

'Speaking after Monday’s news conference to announce the NHL Scouting Combine is coming to HarborCenter in 2015 and 2016, Black told The News there has been no change in the team’s operations and no inability to stay in touch with ownership while the Pegulas are pursuing an NFL franchise.' … [Read more...] about It’s business as usual for Sabres

'“I’m really excited about it,” said Gionta, a lifelong Greece resident who signed a three-year, $16.75 million contract on July 1. “I wanted to be in Montreal but when that door closed, this is where we wanted to be. Now there’s that excited anticipation.”' … [Read more...] about Brian Gionta happy to be home

'The Sabres have submitted a bid for the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, team president Ted Black said. They want the NHL All-Star Game someday. They also plan to pursue the 2018 world junior championship “very aggressively,” he said. The Sabres hosted the event in 2011.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will host NHL Combine for two years

'The combine had been held outside Toronto, inside a convention center that provided no on-ice testing and little room for fans.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo to host NHL combine next 2 years

'The event, slated for late May or early June, will be held at First Niagara Center and the HarborCenter complex that is scheduled to be completed soon. The combine will feature the top hockey talent from North America and Europe before the NHL Draft is held in June.' … [Read more...] about NHL Combine heads to Buffalo

'“The NHL Combine is an essential event for all of our Member Clubs in advance of the Draft, which continues to grow in importance,” said Colin Campbell, senior executive vice president of NHL Hockey Operations. “The League has pushed to improve the Combine each year and the state-of-the-art facilities in Buffalo will allow us to further enhance the quality of the event for our … [Read more...] about Buffalo to host NHL combine in 2015 and 2016

'The NHL's annual pre-draft scouting combine is moving to Buffalo for the next two years, two people familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday night.' … [Read more...] about AP Sources: Buffalo to host next 2 NHL combines