‘“My goal is to make the team,” Baptiste said. “When I was up there, I showed that I could play up there and play with those guys. For me, it’s bringing tons of speed. Obviously, my scoring ability is something that I’ve got to continue to do, bringing energy.’
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With Tim Murray gone, Sabres goalie Robin Lehner a question mark as starter
‘Would the Sabres’ new GM protect Ullmark instead of Lehner? Could that move help 2013 draft pick Cal Petersen, Notre Dame’s starter and one of the NCAA’s best goalies, see a quick path to the Sabres? Petersen could opt for free agency instead of signing with Buffalo.’
‘I remember crying myself to sleep for two months’: former NHL coach Ted Nolan
‘Maybe I’ll be like Billy Martin for the New York Yankees and come back again. You never know in this crazy business, but I just hope the Sabres get the right thing going and win for the people of Buffalo because it’s a real good hockey town. I’ve never stopped thinking I wouldn’t go back. To get the other side to make that offer is the hard part. I love to coach and I love to make differences in people’s lives and, in hockey lives, it’s about winning. If you have an opportunity to formulate a good team with the right people, you’ve got a good chance. I’d love to (coach again in the NHL).’
Antipin could join Sabres after World Championship
‘It is believed that former Sabres general manager Tim Murray has wanted Antipin to come play in North America ever since his days with the Ottawa Senators organization. Even with Murray no longer in the picture in Buffalo, Kalnins’ report suggests that Antipin is still likely to join the Sabres organization.’
Sabres have intriguing options when it comes to filling their GM void
‘So who might they be?’
Report: Sabres still expected to land Antipin
‘This is fantastic news for the Sabres. No one knows if Antipin will translate to the NHL but it’s a low-risk, high reward kind of move for a team that desperately needs help on the blue line.’
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Amerks 2016-17 season in review (Amerks.com)