Archives for June 1, 2017

'Meanwhile, the Sabres have until 5 p.m. Thursday to sign forward prospects Giorgio Estephan and Gustav Possler. If they don’t, they lose their rights to the players.' … [Read more...] about Eichel boosts Buffalo to Petersen; Estephan, Sabres on clock

'The Sabres signed Johansson to a three-year, entry-level deal Wednesday. Buffalo selected the 21-year-old in the third round of the 2014 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Swedish goalie Jonas Johansson

'Petersen leaves school having made 90 straight starts. He led the Fighting Irish to the Frozen Four this season while going 23-12-5 with a .926 save percentage and six shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Cal Petersen leaves Notre Dame, giving Sabres 30 days to sign him

'New General Manager Jason Botterill wants a coach in place by the draft June 23 in Chicago, and TSN reported Wednesday that Botterill interviewed San Jose assistant and former Sabres defenseman/pugilist Bob Boughner on Tuesday. There will be other interviews but many observers feel it could be a two-horse race -- and both horses are in this series.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: It’s Cup first for Housley, Tocchet as Sabres’ coaching decision looms

'Boughner, 46, is currently an assistant coach for the San Jose Sharks. He won two Memorial Cup championships as the head coach of the Ontario Hockey League's Windsor Spitfires in 2009 and 2010. He played for six NHL teams -- including both the Predators and Penguins -- and was a popular defender on the Buffalo blueline from 1995-98.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres interview Boughner for head coach

'“He’s going to try and bring in the winning culture that obviously Pittsburgh has had and instill that on us,” Eichel said, “just having an open relationship and trying to keep everyone informed, let everyone know where they are in different situations.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel likes direction Sabres are heading under Botterill

'When Sabres owner Terry Pegula fired General Manager Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma in April, he said he wanted improved communication in the organization. Botterill, a longtime Pittsburgh executive, says talks were common between coaches and players with the Penguins, and he wants to bring that to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel talks arrival of Botterill, departure of Murray, Bylsma

'“I think they were just surprised more than anything,” Eichel said in the Tim Hortons on Big Tree Road in Orchard Park. “Friendly, as Buffalo people always are. It was kind of cool. I had done this before, but I had done it behind the register at the one in the HarborCenter. Just to be in the drive-through was a little bit different, a little more hectic. Things happen … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel’s latest assist is to Tim Hortons on ‘Camp Day’