'"It's been a process with that because we're trying to do a thorough search for really good candidates and there's a lot of really good coaches out there," Housley told the Buffalo News last week of his coaching search. "But you wanna just make sure you do the right thing and look at everybody. We still have the coach that we're looking at and trying to fill that position."' … [Read more...] about Sabres tab Hajt as assistant
Archives for July 2017
Sabres add Hajt to coaching staff
'Hajt also spent time as an assistant coach with the Guelph Storm in the Ontario Hockey League from 2008 to 2014. In his time in Guelph, the Storm made the playoffs in all six seasons, and won the OHL championship in 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Hajt to coaching staff
Is an Eichel contract extension coming soon?
'"It's an ongoing process for the Sabres and Peter Fish and the agency that represents Jack Eichel," said TSN's Darren Dreger with The Instigators on Friday. "There's a willingness and an eagerness, I would say, from both sides to get something done."' … [Read more...] about Is an Eichel contract extension coming soon?
Former Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell retires
'Campbell, 38, was drafted by the Sabres with the 156th pick of the 1997 NHL Draft. In 1999, Campbell made his Sabres debut but didn't become a regular on the roster until 2000-2001.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell retires
Sabres add Chris Hajt to coaching staff
'Hajt spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Kings' AHL affiliate, where he helped guide the Manchester Monarchs to a Calder Cup Championship after the 2014-15 season. The team also made the playoffs in each of the last two seasons as the Ontario Reign, including a division title in 2015-16.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Chris Hajt to coaching staff
Camp offered first look at Sabres' approach to development
'"It's a wonderful hockey market," Sexton said. "We have an organization that needs some work, but we are not going to rest until we restore the Americans to what I think is their rightful place amongst the elite teams in the American Hockey League. It'll come one day at a time; it'll come one person at a time, but we will be relentless in our pursuit of that success."' … [Read more...] about Camp offered first look at Sabres’ approach to development
Bucky Gleason: How much and how long for Eichel? McDavid's contract provides hints
'No fewer than five of their nine highest-paid players – Ryan O'Reilly ($11 million), Jason Pominville ($5.6 million), Zach Bogosian ($5.1 million), Matt Moulson ($5 million) and Josh Gorges ($3.9 million) – were overpaid last season.' … [Read more...] about Bucky Gleason: How much and how long for Eichel? McDavid’s contract provides hints
Inside the NHL: Lots of Sabres summer takeaways from development camp and beyond
'Mittelstadt mania -- Botterill's first No. 1 draft pick was downright dominant at times. And as much fun as it was for the fans and front office to watch him, Casey Mittelstadt said he was blown away by "every employee that we've been in touch with" during the camp.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Lots of Sabres summer takeaways from development camp and beyond
Sabres will host prospects tournament at HarborCenter
'It’s the third year for the round-robin event, as each team will play the other three participating squads.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will host prospects tournament at HarborCenter
Sabres prospect Marcus Davidsson wishes he attended NHL Draft
'“I didn’t know that I was going to go in the 30s, actually,” Davidsson said Saturday following the first session of development camp inside HarborCenter. “I kind of regretted it afterwards. It would’ve been much fun to be there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Marcus Davidsson wishes he attended NHL Draft
Sabres announce the return of the Prospects Challenge
'The tournament starts on Friday, September 8 with the first round of games, and will conclude on Monday, September 11. Each team will play three games during the tournament with an off day on Sunday, September 10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce the return of the Prospects Challenge
Weissbach enjoyed his first development camp with the Sabres
'"As for everyone, it takes a little bit of time before you get adjusted to the lifestyle of the game," Weissbach said following the French Connection 3-on-3 Tournament at Buffalo Sabres development camp on Tuesday. "Once I did that, I think it all got to me pretty fast. After that, I started playing my game more and more and it all ended well."' … [Read more...] about Weissbach enjoyed his first development camp with the Sabres
A look back at development camp
'That gave Asplund two winners in his first two games (the other came in a shootout) and from that point on, Team White really went on a run with victories of 3-0, 2-0, and 3-1 to claim the French Connection Trophy with a perfect 5-0 record.' … [Read more...] about A look back at development camp
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Toby Petersen named Amerks assistant coach (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Malone hopes to make good mark on Sabres’ new coaching staff
'Since Malone was drafted four years ago, the Sabres have had three general managers and four head coaches.' … [Read more...] about Malone hopes to make good mark on Sabres’ new coaching staff