'“I haven’t decided that yet,” Petersen told USAHockey.com in a story published Friday. “I’m giving this opportunity as kind of a big measuring stick to see where I match up and see if I can be successful and compete at this level, so this is a huge opportunity for me to help clear up any questions I would have had about what to do for next year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Petersen still undecided about future but having fun
Archives for May 2017
Report: Okposo sent to ICU for medication reaction for concussion
'Citing a source, Kris Baker of SabresProspects.com has reported that Okposo had a reaction to medication he was taking for post-concussion problems.' … [Read more...] about Report: Okposo sent to ICU for medication reaction for concussion
Bucky Gleason's Hot Read: Beane, Botterill are refreshing changes for Bills, Sabres
'Now that he has people he trusts in place, he can get back to the business of getting out of the way and allowing the people he hired to do their jobs. It's the best part of owning a professional franchise or, in this case, two franchises. If they ever start winning on a regular basis, he'll be able to enjoy them.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason’s Hot Read: Beane, Botterill are refreshing changes for Bills, Sabres
Sabres increase season-ticket prices again for 2017-18
'The largest increase of 4.3 percent is in 200 Club and 100 Level II. The seats in 200 Club, the priciest in KeyBank Center, are rising from $116 to $121 per game. Fans in 100 Level II will see a bounce to $73 per game from last season’s $70 ticket.' … [Read more...] about Sabres increase season-ticket prices again for 2017-18
Sabres GM Jason Botterill plans to make Rochester a priority
'“A lot of people always try to figure out, is it development, is it scouting, is it American Hockey League? What is it?” Botterill said. “The bottom line is if anything falls apart in that line, it just doesn’t work. It needs to be an entire group effort.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Jason Botterill plans to make Rochester a priority
Wojton: Pump the brakes, WNY sports fans
'Beane and Botterill (40) are younger in terms of their peers in their respective leagues. They’re young, but that doesn’t mean their innovative and winners. They have to show and prove those, not be handed these descriptive words.' … [Read more...] about Wojton: Pump the brakes, WNY sports fans
Botterill has his work cut out for him in Buffalo
'"The skill set he brings was a big factor in them being interested and I think (Jason) himself admitted, even though he spent an extra year or two in Pittsburgh than he thought, it turned out to be really productive learning, too," said Cal Botterill. "I think even though he may have wanted Jim’s job, he really enjoyed working with Jim Rutherford. He’s won a (Stanley) Cup, … [Read more...] about Botterill has his work cut out for him in Buffalo
Botterill found passion for hockey in Winnipeg
'As a youngster growing up in Winnipeg, Botterill dreamed of becoming the next Dale Hawerchuk, filling the net with regularity as a member of the Jets.' … [Read more...] about Botterill found passion for hockey in Winnipeg
6 major priorities for rookie Sabres GM Jason Botterill
'Poor communication with players has been cited as a reason why things didn't work out with Bylsma, and Botterill drilled home the importance of a coach's ability to interact with his room, especially the core players.' … [Read more...] about 6 major priorities for rookie Sabres GM Jason Botterill
Report: Reaction to medication sent Sabres’ Okposo to ICU
'The Sabres kept quiet about specifics when it came to Okposo's health, but later said the forward was undergoing several tests to determine what, exactly, was wrong.' … [Read more...] about Report: Reaction to medication sent Sabres’ Okposo to ICU
Botterill: My past experiences will help me in Buffalo
'"It's great having elite players [like the ones] they have here in Buffalo, but that allocates a lot of your salary cap. You have to find players, whether it's entry-level guys from Europe developing from your own system or guys on the open market that are undervalued a little bit. You bring them in for a year or two and see how they produce."' … [Read more...] about Botterill: My past experiences will help me in Buffalo
3 Stars
'I wanted an economist… and I think this counts as a hit.' … [Read more...] about 3 Stars
Ryan O'Reilly wants more from himself, Sabres
'"I thought it would be done quicker if it was to happen. That was my mindset," he said. "I was more focused on my own game and what I could've really done differently. It wasn't the year I wanted to have. Leadership-wise I wasn't in the spot. I could've made some changes and been the guy. That's what I'm really focused on."' … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly wants more from himself, Sabres
Ryan O'Reilly of Sabres already primed for 2018 Winter Classic
'"What you hear about that, from the trainers and staff that were around for it, is it's an amazing time," said O'Reilly, who has played two seasons with the Sabres after starting his NHL career with the Colorado Avalanche. "To do it in New York around that time will be amazing. Everyone I talk to is really pumped for it. It's great. It sells the game a lot. To get the chance … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Reilly of Sabres already primed for 2018 Winter Classic
Sabres hire Penguins' Botterill as general manager
'He has been dubbed a “key architect” of the Penguins’ championship teams in 2009 and 2016. Pittsburgh has reached the Eastern Conference finals again after eliminating Washington on Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Penguins’ Botterill as general manager