'Here’s a look at the players with a realistic shot to be in the opening-night lineup Oct. 5, plus their salary cap number (asterisks represent the qualifying offers for unsigned restricted free agents)...'. … [Read more...] about Botterill will need creativity to improve Sabres’ roster this week
Archives for June 28, 2017
Sabres move on from Randy Cunneyworth, longtime scout Jon Christiano
'Drafted by Buffalo in 1980, Cunneyworth returned to Rochester after a 19-year playing career. He was the Amerks’ coach from 2000 to 2008. After working as an assistant coach in Atlanta and head coach in Montreal, he came back to the Sabres’ organization as a pro scout in 2013.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move on from Randy Cunneyworth, longtime scout Jon Christiano
London teen Bryson drafted 99th by Sabres
'"I was going to focus in more on the sixth or seventh round because that's when I thought it would be," Bryson said, "but Buffalo didn't have a fifth or sixth-round pick, so I guess they didn't want me to slip to the seventh. "It was nice."' … [Read more...] about London teen Bryson drafted 99th by Sabres
Sabres release Cunneyworth
'The Sabres have also fired pro scouts Jon Christiano and Jim Kovachik. Gone from the amateur side are Keith Hendrickson, Brandon Jay and Kevin Prendergast.' … [Read more...] about Sabres release Cunneyworth
Sexton wants to build future in Buffalo with Botterill
'“He’s off to a great start bringing in Phil Housley and Steve Greeley to collaborate and make good decisions,” said Sexton Tuesday morning with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on WGR. “It’s up to us to assemble a team of people and office executives to put the right type of team on the ice, both in Rochester and Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Sexton wants to build future in Buffalo with Botterill
Is Matt Cullen a good fit for the Sabres?
'I'm not a fan of that idea. Do the Sabres need another veteran presence in the locker room? Sure. But I don't think Cullen is the answer, especially at 40 on the tail end of his career.' … [Read more...] about Is Matt Cullen a good fit for the Sabres?