'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
Archives for May 2017
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
Sources: Sabres interview half-dozen candidates for GM job
'Sources confirmed to ESPN.com that Columbus Blue Jackets assistant GM Bill Zito, New Jersey Devils assistant GM Tom Fitzgerald, Nashville Predators assistant GM Paul Fenton, and Los Angeles Kings assistant GM Mike Futa have all interviewed for the position in the wake of Tim Murray's firing on April 20.' … [Read more...] about Sources: Sabres interview half-dozen candidates for GM job
Pegula hints Sabres are close to GM decision
'I'm not suggesting that the Pegula's put the GM search for the Bills on the back burner because let's not kid ourselves, it's the NFL, but they need to figure out who is going to lead the Sabres sooner rather than later.' … [Read more...] about Pegula hints Sabres are close to GM decision
NHL's Friedman: Russ Brandon leading Sabres GM Search
'"It sounds like it's Russ Brandon, who is the President of the Buffalo Bills and the President Buffalo Sabres," Friedman said. "But, I think the league would have a lot of input on this one."' … [Read more...] about NHL’s Friedman: Russ Brandon leading Sabres GM Search