Archives for June 2015

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t — and shouldn’t — pull off deal for No. 1, McDavid

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire two as player development coaches

'“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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bylsma using Crosby to school Eichel

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team has hired Adam Mair and Krys Barch as player development coaches.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expand player development staff

'The team will play seven games, including three home games at First Niagara Center. Ticket information and pricing will be announced at a later date.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2015 preseason schedule

'“Dan told me, ‘Maybe I’ll be a coach for 20 years … it’ll be the toughest decision I’ve ever made,’” Boucher said. “I just told him, ‘Dan, you’ve made all the right decisions, we won the Cup.’ So we remained friends after that and we’ll remain friends for a long time. I understood the things he was doing. It wasn’t awkward. You know the person. You know how good of a person he … [Read more...] about Dan Bylsma’s toughest coaching decision

'When Hackett arrived from the Wild he had trouble in Rochester because he was a hothead. Hackett said he’s worked on that a lot, “I think I’ve controlled my emotions much better than I used to in the past. With Minnesota I was old school intense, I’d get mad a lot, so I’ve tried to calm down and just relax and whatever happens, happens. All I can control is my game and how I … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hackett is still waiting for his future

'“Being drafted by your hometown team, that’s not something a lot of guys get to experience,” said the 19-year old Bailey. “It all happens so quickly. You work your whole draft year to get drafted. As soon as you’re drafted, it’s a great day for you and your family, but it doesn’t mean a whole lot if you don’t do anything with." … [Read more...] about For Bailey, being drafted is just the start

'Currently, the team only has one goalie under contract, Chad Johnson, who they picked up from the Islanders in a trade that sent Michal Neuvirth the other way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have short list of options if they go free agent goalie route

'Murray and the Sabres will have to decide whether Hodgson’s poor play was a product of his 30th place teams or if he simply is not an effective player. And, if they believe the former, whether he has a spot on a team with prospects galore coming through the system.' … [Read more...] about Should the Sabres buy out Hodgson?

'Cody Hodgson is in Sweden trying to become a better skater. Murray said his agent Claude Lemieux has been sending video updates showing his progress. Murray said he told Hodgson that he needed to improve his skating and needs to be in better condition.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Murray talks about Hodgson and other topics

'Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane was on the ice for the first time since having shoulder surgery in February, he said on Instagram on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kane on ice for first time since surgery

'That’s not what Buffalo is. Eichel is Buffalo. You can sense there’s already a chip on his shoulder the size of Lake Erie because of McDavid. Because he’s synonymous with Connor instead of being his own player. Because in nearly any other draft year, he’d have been the one the hockey world would be fawning over rather than being “that other franchise player,” a phrase … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel vs. Connor McDavid: Future Sabres star hopes to outshine top pick

'“I think he’s ready,” Greer said Saturday inside HarborCenter following testing at the NHL Scouting Combine. “He’s a pro. In his mind, he’s a pro.”' … [Read more...] about Draft prospect A.J. Greer wants teammate Jack Eichel to leave school early

'The 2010 draft was known for its goal scorers, not defensemen. By the time the Sabres made their first selection at 23rd overall, the more vaunted defensive prospects had already been selected, including Cam Fowler and Brandon Gormley. Still, this did not deter the Sabres from drafting three defensemen among their first four picks. In retrospect, the 2010 draft is one to … [Read more...] about 2010 NHL Draft: Buffalo Sabres squander draft year on busted defensive prospects