'Boughner has been a name that had been rumored to be of interest for the Sabres. He has spent the past two seasons behind the bench with the Sharks as an assistant coach on Peter DeBoer's staff. Boughner has also spent time in the National Hockey League as an assistant with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2010-11 season.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres interviewed Boughner on Tuesday
Archives for June 1, 2017
Bove: Sabres should hire Housley and be done with it
'"I mean learning from a guy who is in the hall of fame and is not too far removed from his playing days and the way he played, the success he had, it's so easy to learn and listen from a guy like that," Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis said on Monday. "He sees the game a lot of the way our D see it and the way the game is played now and he gets it."' … [Read more...] about Bove: Sabres should hire Housley and be done with it
Sabres have 30 days to sign Cal Petersen, can they get a deal done?
'From the people I've spoken with, Petersen isn't ready to make the jump to the NHL just yet. But if that's what he wants, the Sabres might not be one of his more intriguing options. Sure, they could make Petersen the backup next year. But as far as long-term development that doesn't seem like the best idea.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have 30 days to sign Cal Petersen, can they get a deal done?
Jack Eichel says hiring of Sabres coach 'out of my control:' report
'"Obviously, the last two years, Tim and Dan have been nothing but great to me. I can't say anything bad. They treated me well and took care of me. I've got to thank Tim for drafting me and Dan for being my first coach in the NHL. I learned a lot from him."' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel says hiring of Sabres coach ‘out of my control:’ report
Sabres sign Johansson to entry-level contract
'Buffalo's third-round pick (61st overall) in the 2014 NHL Draft, Johansson spent three seasons with Almtuna of Sweden's second professional league prior to joining the Americans last season. In those three seasons, Johansson registered a 47-38 record with a 2.36 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. Dating back to 2013-14, he has also appeared in eight games in … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Johansson to entry-level contract