'The Sabres have been in a perpetual rebuild for a number of years now, but they’re looking as though they might have something special on their hands in a couple of seasons. If their young players continue to develop as they have, the Sabres should be selling playoff tickets in the near future.' … [Read more...] about 2020 Vision: What the Buffalo Sabres roster will look like in three years
Archives for July 2017
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign forward Stevie Moses (Buffalo News) Amerks sign former KHL goal leader Stevie Moses (Olean Times Herald) Amerks add scoring in Moses (WGR-AM) Amerks agree to terms with Stevie Moses (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres’ Kyle Okposo returns to ice
'Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said last month “everything’s looking great for Kyle” and the veteran will be ready for training camp.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kyle Okposo returns to ice
Sabres prospect Brett Murray happy at Penn State
'“I don’t think anybody knows yet, because he’s still growing into his young body,” Gadowsky said. “He’s … a big kid. He’s still got a long way (to go). Our strength coach is salivating over him because he sees how much potential he has to gain in his body. He’s already a very strong guy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brett Murray happy at Penn State
Sabres Okposo’s next rehab step: Summer league 4-on-4 game
'“Da Beauty League ” announced on its Twitter account that Okposo will make his debut on Wednesday night. The six-team league features a combination of mostly American-born professional and college players competing in four-on-four formatted games in Edina, Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Okposo’s next rehab step: Summer league 4-on-4 game
Kyle Okposo returns to the ice
'There are many current, future, and former Sabres involved in the Da Beauty league. Zach Bogosian, Hudson Fasching, Casey Nelson, and Casey Mittlestadt are among current Sabres playing. Also, former Sabres Drew Stafford and Chris Stewart will lace up the skates. John Scott is the commissioner and Erik Rasmussen is a coach.' … [Read more...] about Kyle Okposo returns to the ice
Sabres' Okposo returns to the ice in Minnesota summer league
'This is likely the best news Sabres fans have heard or read in a long, long time. We still don't know all of the details about what led to Okposo's hospitalization but admittedly, it was scary.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Okposo returns to the ice in Minnesota summer league
Okposo plays in game for first time since illness
'Okposo, who did not speak to media, gave a wave when the announcer drew the attention of fans during his first shift in the 4-on-4 game. He smiled before skating the puck down the ice with linemates Stu Bickel and Riley Tufte, and taking a shot that went just wide.' … [Read more...] about Okposo plays in game for first time since illness
Brian Gionta likely won’t return to Sabres
'[“While we haven’t slammed the door – and I don’t think they have, either – I think they’ve also been pretty honest that it’s probably going to be a fairly unlikely scenario,” Steve Bartlett told the Times Herald. “So I’ve been focusing on trying to look at other opportunities for him around the NHL.”' … [Read more...] about Brian Gionta likely won’t return to Sabres
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Barry Goers and Adam Krause (Buffalo News) Botterill, Sexton ready to restore Amerks to prominence (Amerks.com) Amerks sign pair to AHL deals (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres hire Chris Hajt as assistant coach
'Hajt comes from the Los Angeles Kings' AHL affiliate, the Ontario (Calif.) Reign, where he served as an assistant coach the last three seasons. When the Kings' AHL affiliate was the Manchester Monarchs, Hajt helped them to a Calder Cup title in the 2014-15 season. The Reign made the playoffs each of the last two seasons and won a division title in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Chris Hajt as assistant coach
Soupy's smash: Remembering Campbell's hit on Umberger
'Former Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell announced his retirement from the National Hockey League today, and if there was one specific moment that sticks out from his eight years in Buffalo, it's his thunderous hit on the Philadelphia Flyers' R.J. Umberger in overtime of Game 1 of the 2006 Eastern Conference quarterfinal.' … [Read more...] about Soupy’s smash: Remembering Campbell’s hit on Umberger
Bucky Gleason's Power Take: Lessons learned in Buffalo helped Campbell build long NHL career
'Campbell spent four years bouncing between the AHL and NHL before sticking with the Sabres in 2003-04. He was a healthy scratch for 29 games while trying to prove he was an NHL regular. He played in Europe during the lockout the following year and blossomed into one of Buffalo's best defensemen in 2005-06.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason’s Power Take: Lessons learned in Buffalo helped Campbell build long NHL career
Sabres hire Chris Hajt as assistant coach
'The Buffalo-raised Hajt is the son of Sabres Hall of Famer Bill Hajt, one of greatest defensemen in franchise history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Chris Hajt as assistant coach
Sabres’ coach Phil Housley hires Chris Hajt as assistant
'The Sabres also announced that assistant coach Tom Ward has been retained. Ward spent the past two seasons as an assistant under Dan Bylsma, who was fired in April.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ coach Phil Housley hires Chris Hajt as assistant