'If the move doesn't work out it shouldn't hurt the Sabres long term, so who cares? With the crop of unrestricted free agents available on July 1 and the upcoming NHL draft class, the Sabres and new GM Jason Botterill needed to get a bit creative and taking a shot on Antipin makes a ton of sense.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make it offical, sign Victor Antipin to one-year ELC
Archives for May 2017
Bove: It's time for the Sabres to lighten up
'That being said, I'm a firm believer that the Sabres should revert back to the shade of blue we saw featured on their 40th-anniversary jerseys. Take the jerseys the Sabres have now, get rid of the silver lines and change the primary color from navy blue to royal blue. Gorgeous.' … [Read more...] about Bove: It’s time for the Sabres to lighten up
Sabres sign defenseman Antipin
'Antipin helped guide Magnitogorsk to two Gagarin Cup Championships (2013-14 and 2015-16) during his KHL career. His individual honors include a selection to the 2013 KHL All-Star Game, the Gentleman on Ice award in 2014-15, and a Golden Helmet in 2016-17, an award given to the members of the league's post-season All-Star Team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Antipin
What you need to know about Victor Antipin
'"To me, he's the type of player that this organization needs to find a way to bring more in," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said in an appearance on The Instigators on Tuesday. "We've got to improve our defense around here, got to improve the puck-moving ability of it, and I think it was a great job by Tim Murray and his staff to look at these different things."' … [Read more...] about What you need to know about Victor Antipin
Sabres sign affiliation agreement with Cincinnati Cyclones of ECHL
'Since returning to the ECHL before the 2006-07 season, the Cyclones have been Kelly Cup Champions twice (2008 and 2010) and made the playoffs in eight of nine seasons. The team also won its division in 2009 and 2013 and was crowned ECHL Eastern Conference Champions in 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign affiliation agreement with Cincinnati Cyclones of ECHL
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Former Cobourg Cougar Justin Danforth signs AHL contract with Rochester Americans (Northumberland Today) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' next captain can expect help, open communication
'Captain Brian Gionta is 38 years old and scheduled for unrestricted free agency, so it’s possible the Sabres will have someone new wearing the “C” next season. O’Reilly and Eichel are the top candidates.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ next captain can expect help, open communication
Sabres interested in Penguins director of amateur scouting Randy Sexton
'The Sabres also are believed to have interest in Penguins assistant coach Rick Tocchet as a candidate to replace Dan Bylsma, who was fired as head coach after the 2016-17 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres interested in Penguins director of amateur scouting Randy Sexton
Sabres' coaching search starting to take shape
'"I think [the process> is underway, but the bottom line is I think Jason Botterill probably wants someone in place by the NHL Draft in Chicago. That should give Sabres fans a timeline," LeBrun said with Mike Schopp and the Bulldog on Wednesday afternoon. "There are also guys that I probably don't know about. I think that Jason Botterill is going to cast a wide net here. The … [Read more...] about Sabres’ coaching search starting to take shape
LeBrun: June 15th - July 2nd will be busiest in NHL history. Will Evander Kane be part of it?
'Evander Kane is on the final year of a 6 year $31.5 million deal. His cap hit is $5.25 million per year. Coming off a 28 goal season and going into a contract year Kane will defiantly be motivated. You'd have to think Kane will want a pay raise. How willing will Jason Botterill be to do that? Botterill has already talked about valuing character over talent in instances. … [Read more...] about LeBrun: June 15th – July 2nd will be busiest in NHL history. Will Evander Kane be part of it?
Jason Botterill turns attention toward Sabres' coaching search
'“I don’t know who I want,” Botterill said. “I don’t have a specific name. I know there’s certainly people I want to talk to and have dialogue.”' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill turns attention toward Sabres’ coaching search
NCAA alums populate Pens' roster. Could that be the Sabres' future?
'The Penguins have the highest percentage of individual games played by college alums in NHL history according to College Hockey Inc. This season, 60 percent of the individual games played by the Penguins were by players with an NCAA background. That percentage jumped to 65 percent in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about NCAA alums populate Pens’ roster. Could that be the Sabres’ future?
Sabres Notebook: Botterill on scouting meetings; finding Antipin
'“There’s nervous people from both ends – myself trying to get to know them, scouts trying to figure out what I’m looking for – but we had some good discussions about that,” Botterill said Tuesday on “The Instigators,” the Sabres’ simulcast show. “It’s certainly going to take some time. I think it’s going to take almost up to a year to really get it all figured out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Botterill on scouting meetings; finding Antipin
Sabres GM Jason Botterill comments on coaches and Antipin
'It’s no secret that there were problems in the Sabres locker-room this past season that need to be addressed. Botterill said he’s already had talks with some players, “From dialog with some of our players, they’re certainly not happy where the team is at right now and they think there’s more from an individual standpoint and from a team standpoint.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill comments on coaches and Antipin
Botterill talks coaching search, scouting and more on 'Instigators'
'"Let's be honest, there is an element of luck but there also needs to be a structure to it," he said. "That's why I think it's so key, finding certain elements in the character aspect. Because the bottom line is, you're picking a player when they're 17 or 18, they're not a finished product. There's so much for them to do. Their drive off the ice, their willingness to improve … [Read more...] about Botterill talks coaching search, scouting and more on ‘Instigators’