'Motorists are encouraged to park in city-owned parking ramps, with prices ranging from $2 to $10.' … [Read more...] about Parking tips for Sabres home opener
Archives for October 2017
Eichel ready for more responsibility with Sabres
'"It's definitely been a whirlwind for me the past 24 hours," Eichel said Wednesday. "Sitting here right now, I don't think I'd ever imagine this. I'm looking at my 21st birthday in a few weeks, I never imagined I'd have the opportunity to do this, to play hockey for a living … I just look forward to being a part of this city for the next nine years and all the successes we're … [Read more...] about Eichel ready for more responsibility with Sabres
Eichel: I owe it to Buffalo to do something special here
'"This city means so much to me, and I like to think I mean a lot to this city as well," Eichel said during a press conference on Wednesday. "This organization has been nothing but great to me since the first day I walked in the doors.' … [Read more...] about Eichel: I owe it to Buffalo to do something special here
News and notes from Wednesday's practice
'"He should be in there," Pominville said. "I think I everyone was kind of telling him to go in there and giving him a push to go in there. I think it's important. He was probably a little embarrassed and shy, he didn't want to go in there, but I think it was the right thing to do. He did it and he did a good job."' … [Read more...] about News and notes from Wednesday’s practice
Sabres acquire Redmond from Montreal
'Selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the seventh round (184th overall) of the 2008 NHL Draft, Redmond has appeared in parts of five NHL seasons, totaling 38 points (9+29) and a plus-11 rating in 130 games with Montreal, the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets. He has recorded 100 points (29+71) in 190 career regular-season AHL games, adding 19 points (4+15) in 35 AHL … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Redmond from Montreal
Sabres sign Eichel to eight-year, $80 million deal
'Eichel will be playing this season in the final year of his entry-level deal, which pays a salary of $925,000 and performance bonuses that can take the deal to around $3.7 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Eichel to eight-year, $80 million deal
With Eichel poised to leap to elite, finalizing deal now will pay off for Sabres
'Of course, $10 million per season is already an astronomical amount. When the extension kicks in next season, Eichel will be tied for fifth in average annual salary. Edmonton's Connor McDavid will make $12.5 million. He'll be followed by Montreal's Carey Price and Chicago's dynamic duo of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane at $10.5 million each.' … [Read more...] about With Eichel poised to leap to elite, finalizing deal now will pay off for Sabres
After forced exit from Habs, Beaulieu finding fit with Sabres
'"I love it. It's something we didn't do as much in Montreal," he said. "Just being involved in every aspect of every play is unique. You saw them do it in Nashville and what he brought here is great. The guys like it.' … [Read more...] about After forced exit from Habs, Beaulieu finding fit with Sabres
Sabres Notebook: Griffith cracks final roster at forward
'"I think every day you've still got to prove yourself, prove your worth and work hard," said Griffith, 24. "At the same time, I think we're getting ready to get a season going here. We want to come out strong.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Griffith cracks final roster at forward
As soon as Phil Housley stepped behind Buffalo's bench, coach knew he was in the right place
'"Every morning I come to work and I'm ready to go," the 53-year-old said. "I get after it."' … [Read more...] about As soon as Phil Housley stepped behind Buffalo’s bench, coach knew he was in the right place
It's all systems go as Housley emphasizes aggressiveness for Sabres
'The new coach is transforming the Sabres into an aggressive team, one that features active defensemen and quick-thinking forwards. Some parts of the system – blue-liners leading the rush or firing away from the point – will be obvious. Other things – defenders tightening their gaps and stepping up at the blue line – will be more nuanced.' … [Read more...] about It’s all systems go as Housley emphasizes aggressiveness for Sabres
Jerry Sullivan: In Buffalo's race to the playoffs, do Sabres still have edge on Bills?
'So in a real sense, Buffalo is the most distressed sports city in America. And while the Bills' drought began well before Terry and Kim Pegula came to town, the teams have traveled along parallel tracks of woe and dysfunction since they bought the Sabres six years ago.' … [Read more...] about Jerry Sullivan: In Buffalo’s race to the playoffs, do Sabres still have edge on Bills?
Mike Harrington: In Year Three, expect a big step forward for Eichel
'Eichel looks faster than ever, if that's possible. There seems to be no lingering effect of the high ankle sprain that cost him the first 21 games of last season and dogged him for many more after that.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: In Year Three, expect a big step forward for Eichel
2017-18 Sabres team preview: Why should this year be any different?
'"We as players need to hold each other accountable and show up every day – that's everyone, me, too," he said. "That's what I think everyone is on board about. We all talked, and we know what we need to change."' … [Read more...] about 2017-18 Sabres team preview: Why should this year be any different?
As Sabres start season, five reasons for optimism :-) ... & five for pessimism :-(
'Most signs point to a breakout year for Jack Eichel. He wants to be the best. Even if he's pretty darn close, he would be a point-per-game player. That means Eichel would single-handedly supply the Sabres with 25 more goals than last year (through goals or assists). Good teams have those kind of difference makers.' … [Read more...] about As Sabres start season, five reasons for optimism :-) … & five for pessimism :-(