'He will be talking with Buffalo GM Jason Botterill. “We’ve had one conversation so far that went really well,” McPhee said. “I imagine things will pick up next week. He’s certainly had a lot going on as well.”' … [Read more...] about Vegas’ McPhee has Sabres’ attention, along with every other team
Archives for June 4, 2017
NHL Scouting Combine Notebook: Sabres can find D; yelling for Buffalo
'The emphasis is on defensemen who can move the puck. The prospects at the NHL Scouting Combine were aware.' … [Read more...] about NHL Scouting Combine Notebook: Sabres can find D; yelling for Buffalo
'Eichel Tower' family recalls magical day in Nashville with Sabres star
'Each time Eichel scores in a game, C.J. grabs a puck from the family stash and places it atop the tower. An updated picture is then tweeted from the Eichel Tower account. There are currently 48 numbered pucks in the tower, one for each goal in Eichel's two NHL seasons.' … [Read more...] about ‘Eichel Tower’ family recalls magical day in Nashville with Sabres star
Top prospect Nolan Patrick grew up rooting for Sabres
'“Buffalo was my favorite team growing up,” Patrick said this afternoon following fitness testing at the NHL Scouting Combine inside HarborCenter. “I watched them a lot. It was mostly my favorite team just because he was coaching there, so I was always kind of supporting where he was.' … [Read more...] about Top prospect Nolan Patrick grew up rooting for Sabres
Slick defenseman Cale Makar attractive NHL Draft prospect for Sabres
'“Unfortunately, when you’re playing in a tier-two league, you just don’t get as much attention,” said Dan Marr, the NHL’s director of Central Scouting. “But he was on everyone’s radar going into the season.”' … [Read more...] about Slick defenseman Cale Makar attractive NHL Draft prospect for Sabres
AP source: Okposo visits Sabres for 1st time since illness
'The person says Okposo was in good spirits during the unannounced visit a few weeks ago and has since been attending family functions around Buffalo. Okposo is continuing to show signs of improvement, but the person says there is no timetable for when he will be cleared to skate.' … [Read more...] about AP source: Okposo visits Sabres for 1st time since illness
Plenty of intriguing options for Sabres as draft rapidly approaches
'For my money, Maker should be the pick if he's available at 8, assuming one of the 'top' guys doesn't fall. He scored 75 points in 54 games last year, as a defenseman. Those stats jump off the page, eh?' … [Read more...] about Plenty of intriguing options for Sabres as draft rapidly approaches