'Buffalo has interviewed at least seven people to lead its hockey department, based on reports by The Buffalo News, Sportsnet, TSN and others. Here is a closer look at the candidates: Jason Botterill of Pittsburgh, Craig Conroy of Calgary, Paul Fenton of Nashville, Tom Fitzgerald of New Jersey, Mike Futa of Los Angeles, Bill Guerin of Pittsburgh and Bill Zito of Columbus.' … [Read more...] about With Sabres ‘close’ to hiring, here’s look at candidates
Archives for May 2, 2017
Report: Antipin terminates Russian contract to join Sabres
'Antipin would help fill a big hole for productive defensemen. He recorded six goals and 24 points in 59 games with Magnitogorsk, then led it into the Gagarin Cup finals with seven goals and 11 points in 18 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Report: Antipin terminates Russian contract to join Sabres
Report: Viktor Antipin terminates contract to join Sabres
'Antipin, a left-handed shot, has never played in North America. Metallurg recently lost in the Gagarin Cup final.' … [Read more...] about Report: Viktor Antipin terminates contract to join Sabres
AP sources: Sabres have interviewed 6 candidates for GM job
'One person said the Sabres have interviewed two Pittsburgh Penguins executives, associate general manager Jason Botterill and assistant GM Bill Guerin. They have also interviewed four other assistant general managers: Columbus Blue Jackets Bill Zito, Nashville Predators Paul Fenton, New Jersey Devils Tom Fitzgerald and Los Angeles Kings Michael Futa. Toronto Maple Leafs … [Read more...] about AP sources: Sabres have interviewed 6 candidates for GM job
The Sabres appear to be going with an inexperienced GM
'Dudley’s been the general manager in Atlanta, Florida, Ottawa and Tampa Bay. The Sabres need a GM that is good at evaluating and finding good talent. I don’t think you would see Dudley trading a first round pick for a goaltender or trade a solid defenseman in Mark Pysyk for an average to below average defenseman in Dmitry Kulikov. The Sabres could still win that trade if … [Read more...] about The Sabres appear to be going with an inexperienced GM
Report: Antipin terminates his KHL contract
'The 24-year-old defenseman played five full seasons with Magnitogorsk and last month, he was voted the best defenseman of the KHL playoffs. His team lost in the finals.' … [Read more...] about Report: Antipin terminates his KHL contract
Report: Sabres interview Craig Conroy for GM
'According to SportsNet's Eric Francis, Calgary Assistant General Manager Craig Conroy spoke to ownership on Monday. All of this comes on the heels of the Flames announcing they re-signed GM Brad Treliving to a multi-year extension.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres interview Craig Conroy for GM
Report: Sabres could sign Antipin sooner than expected
'KHL insider Aivis Kalnins is also reporting that a deal between the Sabres and Antipin could get done before the upcoming IIHF World Championships conclude, which appeared to be the initial timetable. Kalnins says the timetable has changed because other NHL teams appear interested and the Sabres want to ensure they can get a deal finalized.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres could sign Antipin sooner than expected
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Another look back at the 2016-17 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage