'“Everything around training camp is prepping for the opening of the season so getting yourself mentally, physically ready for that opening night here against Montreal is how I approach it,” Gionta said in HarborCenter Wednesday morning. Sabres camp opens Thursday with physicals. The first on-ice session is Friday.' … [Read more...] about Training camp means a fresh start, even for old hands like Brian Gionta
Archives for September 22, 2016
Former Sabre Richie Dunn dies at age 59
'In Rochester, his best season came in 1986-87 when he registered 32 points to lead all Amerks’ defensemen in scoring and earn First All-Team honors in the American Hockey League. In the postseason he had seven points in 18 games as the Amerks won the Calder Cup.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Richie Dunn dies at age 59
Richie Dunn, former Amerks and Sabres defenseman, dies
'He died at his home in Clarence on Tuesday. The cause of death was not immediately known.' … [Read more...] about Richie Dunn, former Amerks and Sabres defenseman, dies
5 storylines to follow during Sabres training camp
'It can be argued no player is under more pressure than Lehner. The Sabres could rise or fall with the Swede’s play.' … [Read more...] about 5 storylines to follow during Sabres training camp
Former Sabres defenseman Richie Dunn passes away at 59
'The undrafted Dunn played five seasons for the Sabres beginning in 1977-78 before moving to the Calgary Flames and Hartford Whalers. He returned to the Sabres organization in 1985, playing his final 47 NHL games over the next four years.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres defenseman Richie Dunn passes away at 59
Former NHL defenseman Richie Dunn dies at age of 59
'He had 36 goals and 140 assists in 483 career games from 1977 to 1989. Dunn broke into the NHL with the Sabres and eventually returned to Buffalo to spend his final four seasons. He retired after playing the 1989-90 season for the Sabres' minor-league affiliate in Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Former NHL defenseman Richie Dunn dies at age of 59
Former Sabres defeseman Richie Dunn passes away
'Dunn came to the Sabres organization as a free agent in 1977. He stayed until June of 1982 when he was sent to the Flames with Don Edwards and a 2nd round pick which turned out to be Richard Kromm for a first round pick which turned into Paul Cyr, a second round pick which became Jens Johansson and another second round pick which was John Tucker. Johansson never came to North … [Read more...] about Former Sabres defeseman Richie Dunn passes away
Sabres alum Richie Dunn dies at age 59
'We're still waiting for the details on exactly how he died.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alum Richie Dunn dies at age 59
Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 13 RW Hudson Fasching
'There's no denying that Fasching and Justin Bailey are promising Sabres prospects, but everyone ranks the two players differently. Some believe Fasching has more upside, others think Bailey. Admittedly, I think it's a toss-up. Fasching looked like a man amongst boys at Sabres Development Camp earlier in the summer, but Bailey looked like the better player at the Sabres … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 13 RW Hudson Fasching
Justin Bailey eager to take next career step to NHL
'"I think for me, it starts right now," Bailey said during the Sabres Prospects Challenge last weekend. "They saw me in July [at development camp] and now they'll see me … in preseason games and so on. For me, it's just keeping consistent.' … [Read more...] about Justin Bailey eager to take next career step to NHL
Taking A Look At The Potential Forward Lines
'Then there's the question of who will play with Ryan O'Reilly. In his first year as a Sabre, O'Reilly led the team in points with 60. Is 64-point man and free agent prize Kyle Okposo a natural and obvious choice to play on his right side?' … [Read more...] about Taking A Look At The Potential Forward Lines
Remembering Richie Dunn
'He then left his mark as a prominent member of the alumni associations of both organizations.' … [Read more...] about Remembering Richie Dunn