Archives for June 2016

'"We found the all-under-one-roof concept works," Marr said. "We are going to sit down and talk to them and see what their interest level is. And then we'll go back and the National Hockey League will make its decision sooner than later as far as I hope."' … [Read more...] about Sabres in talks with NHL to continue hosting rookie combine

'Pronman would also talk about where this Sabres team needs to improve most this offseason, "They need another upper half of the lineup defenseman, because as good as Ristolainen was last season, it would be nice to at least have someone else back there to really take the load off of him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to fill out roster

New Amerks coach won't retain assistants Taylor, Fixter (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Available coaches with ties to Bylsma include former Columbus coach Todd Richards, ex-St. Louis associate coach Brad Shaw and former Minnesota bench boss Mike Yeo. Shaw gave Bylsma his first assistant coaching job with Anaheim's minor-league team in 2004. Bylsma was Richards' assistant with Pittsburgh's farm team in the mid-2000s. Yeo was Byslma's assistant with the Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose assistant coach Dave Barr to Panthers

'“Everything again is really smooth,” Marr said. “The Sabres have been great with their staff that helps us at the event. We were able to move into the HarborCenter Marriott, so we’re all under one roof here at HarborCenter. Everything’s smooth, and the flow goes well.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, NHL in talks to keep Scouting Combine in Buffalo

'Bylsma hired Barr, 55, almost a year ago, and under his guidance, the Sabres’ power play improved to 12th overall (18.9 percent) in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Assistant coach Dave Barr leaves Sabres for Panthers

'Barr, 55, will coach under Gerard Gallant in Florida. The two were teammates while playing for the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Report: Barr leaving Sabres for Panthers

'"We'll see what happens," Ryan said. "I'm going to make my prediction. I'm calling the Sabres in the playoffs next year. That's my prediction."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan has a prediction about the Buffalo Sabres

'Kypreos told Andrew Peters and Craig Rivet that the Sabres are "in the mix" for Stamkos, who is an unrestricted free agent this offseason. He also mentioned Montreal and the New York Rangers as possibilities.' … [Read more...] about Kypreos: Buffalo ‘in the mix’ for Stamkos

'This is his first season of being a fulltime number one defenseman in the NHL getting heavy minutes. He said, “The first 40 games, they were pretty good and after that, I was struggling a little bit. I was up and down, some good games and some bad games and that’s what I want to get batter at next year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen has already stepped into the number one D role

'So, when Ryan was asked for his prediction on this year's Stanley Cup Final between the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins, he wouldn't bite. But, as Rex Ryan does, he just couldn't help himself when it came to the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Bills HC Rex Ryan predicts the Sabres are playoff bound