'The players will feel the heat when they arrive this fall. There will be at least 21 forwards fighting for 12 starting jobs. There will be 12 defensemen who want a spot in the top six. The crease will be crowded, too, after Saturday’s return of goalie Chad Johnson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have something to prove as Botterill creates competition everywhere
Archives for July 2, 2017
Chad Johnson ready to finish the job with Sabres; Wilcox added for depth
'“I think the fans really embraced me by the end of the season. They got to see what kind of goalie I was. I won a lot of games and had good numbers. To be able to come back and be a part of the organization again and have that drive to win and get back in playoffs is special for me.' … [Read more...] about Chad Johnson ready to finish the job with Sabres; Wilcox added for depth
Pouliot sees Sabres as right team for him to re-establish scoring touch
'“I fit right into the system that he wants to play,” Pouliot said. “It’s mostly about speed and forecheck and putting pressure on the D, turning pucks over. Last year, I had my fair share of penalty killing, which I never had before, which was very good personally and as a team.' … [Read more...] about Pouliot sees Sabres as right team for him to re-establish scoring touch
Mike Harrington: The organization means more than just the NHL
'You can easily make the case the Sabres and Colorado, which had 28th-place San Antonio in the AHL, were the two most pathetic organizations in hockey last season. Blame injuries all you want. The numbers are the numbers. There was no excuse for them.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: The organization means more than just the NHL
Sabres Notebook: Amerks get help; no seven for Shattenkirk; Petersen to Kings
'The most intriguing signings are Seth Griffith and Kyle Criscuolo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Amerks get help; no seven for Shattenkirk; Petersen to Kings
Buffalo Sabres add goalteending depth in free agency
'“We wanted to add depth to our organization and strengthen Rochester, but also put us in a situation that if we ran into injuries in Buffalo that we would have players and can come in and contribute at the NHL level,” said Botterill. “As you’ll see with most of the guys we picked up today, we wanted guys in their mid-20s that could help us grow as an organization.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres add goalteending depth in free agency
GM Jason Botterill happy with Sabres: ‘It’s been a good week’
'“It’s a good situation here,” Botterill, who was hired May 11, said Saturday on a conference call. “It’s been a good week for our organization.”' … [Read more...] about GM Jason Botterill happy with Sabres: ‘It’s been a good week’
Sabres goalie Chad Johnson has ‘unfinished business’ in Buffalo
'“I see the organization going in the right direction. They’re committed to winning. That’s sort of what I want to be a part of.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Chad Johnson has ‘unfinished business’ in Buffalo
Sabres sign five, likely headed to AHL
'The five are anticipated to play in Rochester, the Sabres’ American Hockey League affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign five, likely headed to AHL
Sabres sign forward Seth Griffith to one-year contract
'Despite being waived several times, he found success with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, scoring 44 points in 38 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Seth Griffith to one-year contract
Sabres bring Chad Johnson back
'In Calgary Johnson went 18-15-1 with a 2.59 goals against and .910 save percentage. With the Sabres he was 22-16-4 with a 2.36 goals against and .920 save percentage. In the last two years, Johnson has played 81 of his 137 NHL games. He just turned 31 on June 10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring Chad Johnson back
Sabres add depth for Rochester
'Tennyson played 45 games with Carolina last season scoring no goals and six assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add depth for Rochester
Sabres' Botterill signing more players for the Amerks
'I'm thinking Botterill may have signed Wilcox to backup Linus Ullmark in Rochester. That would allow Jonas Johansson a chance to be the starter in Cincinnati.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill signing more players for the Amerks
Botterill - There's always going to be competition for spots
'However, Botterill seems adamant that the team is not done looking into adding players, "There's always going to be competition for spots, but there's also scenarios where there's going to be openings," Botterill said. "As a group here, we'll continue to look at the possibility of signing more players, if the right fir is there over the next couple of days, or from the trade … [Read more...] about Botterill – There’s always going to be competition for spots
Sabres make it official, bring back Chad Johnson
'The move allows Ullmark another year to develop his game in the AHL while remaining under contract the following season. New GM Jason Botterill has said several times that he plans on being competitive and taking the necessary time to develop players in Rochester. This move proves that, while also providing the Sabres with a very capable backup, who has proven to be a likeable … [Read more...] about Sabres make it official, bring back Chad Johnson