‘“There’s optimism,” Royce said in First Niagara Center. “We hit rock bottom. It was a long year, but with the draft around the corner and a franchise player joining the team it’s very exciting now. We’re building from the ground up here in Buffalo with a fantastic owner. It’s going to be fun.”’
Archives for June 18, 2015
Sabres can’t — and shouldn’t — pull off deal for No. 1, McDavid
‘The Oilers could acquire high-end players through a trade involving top young forwards like Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall. Of course, you never say never. But in this case, never is a safe bet.’
Sabres hire two as player development coaches
‘Barch will begin his post-playing career with the Sabres after spending eight seasons and 381 games in the NHL as a forward for the Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils.’
Sabres’ Bylsma using Crosby to school Eichel
‘“What he was showing me was [Crosby’s] movement away from the puck. He’s always at top speed. I think that’s what coach Bylsma wants out of me. Crosby’s known for that,” Eichel said last week in Chicago while in town for the Stanley Cup Final.’
Sabres expand player development staff
‘The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team has hired Adam Mair and Krys Barch as player development coaches.’