'"We're excited to see how he handles himself here," Botterill said before the Sabres played the Toronto Maple Leafs. "The biggest thing is setting him up for success for next October."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill: Learning in NHL now will help Mittelstadt, team later
Archives for March 27, 2018
Mike Harrington: Reeling in the Sabres' big fish is a huge catch for Botterill
'But one thing Botterill clearly knows is prospects and how to bring them along. We have no idea if he can sign an NHL free agent or win a trade but we know he can draft and you have to like his philosophies on development.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Reeling in the Sabres’ big fish is a huge catch for Botterill
The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Maple Leafs 2
'"It felt good," said Eichel, who gave a fist pump and hit the Air Canada Centre glass after opening the scoring. "I've kind of been gripping my stick a little, maybe trying to make the cute play. I thought I just worked tonight. That was kind of the attitude I came into the game with, just work hard and take care of our own end, compete, battle and see what happens.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Sabres 3, Maple Leafs 2
Sabres sign top prospect Casey Mittelstadt
'Drafted with the No. 8 overall pick in 2017, Mittelstadt completed his freshman year at the University of Minnesota this month. He finished second for Minnesota with 30 points in 34 games. He scored 11 times and added 19 assists while earning a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman team. The center tied for the Minnesota lead with four power-play goals and was tied for second with … [Read more...] about Sabres sign top prospect Casey Mittelstadt
Sabres looking forward to getting Mittelstadt's speed and shiftiness into lineup
'"He's got some quick mitts for sure," said defenseman Brendan Guhle, who skated with Mittelstadt in development camp last summer at HarborCenter. "He's a good player, so quick, has a good shot. It's great we were able to get him signed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking forward to getting Mittelstadt’s speed and shiftiness into lineup
Sabres alumni to help new pancreatic cancer group gain momentum
'Former Sabres Danny Gare, Rene Robert and Derek Smith are among those expected to be on hand. The cost is $20 at the door.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alumni to help new pancreatic cancer group gain momentum
Jack Eichel scores twice as Sabres end Maple Leafs’ home winning streak
'“I hadn’t scored in a month and a half, it’s not a little bit,” Eichel said after the Sabres ended the Maple Leafs’ 13-game home winning streak before a capacity crowd of 19,108. “I think I’ve kind of been gripping my stick a little, maybe trying to make the cute play. I thought I just worked tonight, that’s kind of the attitude I came into the game with.”' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel scores twice as Sabres end Maple Leafs’ home winning streak
Casey Mittelstadt’s arrival gives Sabres one of hockey’s best youngsters
'“We skated Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at different rinks, five-on-five,” Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said this afternoon, shortly after the center signed a three-year, entry-level contract. “That pace, that’s the highest pace that I’ve played in the summer and he was really impressive there. I had guys on the bench saying how special of a player he was and how special his … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt’s arrival gives Sabres one of hockey’s best youngsters
Buffalo Sabres' rebuild stuck in neutral while Maple Leafs zoom past
'“We got the pieces, for sure. The pieces have been here for a little while though,” said veteran forward Jason Pominville, who signed with the Sabres last summer and played in Buffalo from 2003-13. “That’s the tough part about it. We have to start making steps. Sometimes when you’re used to not winning, you get accustomed to it and you kind of accept it. That can’t be the way … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ rebuild stuck in neutral while Maple Leafs zoom past
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Sabres bring Maple Leafs' win streak, record chase to crashing halt (Toronto Sun) Loss to Sabres underlines importance for Leafs to remain focused in final two weeks (Toronto Sun) Leafs Locker: Party like it's 1999 (Toronto Sun) Sabres, Jack Eichel end Leafs’ home win streak (Toronto Star) Takeaways: Second 30 harder than the first for Leafs’ Nazem Kadri (Toronto … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage
Casey Mittelstadt leaving Gophers after one season, will sign with Buffalo
'Mittelstadt, a 6-0, 201-pound forward, was selected eighth overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Casey Mittelstadt leaving Gophers after one season, will sign with Buffalo
Gophers’ Casey Mittelstadt to join Buffalo Sabres
'Mittlestad, the 2017 Mr. Hockey winner, was selected eighth overall in the first round of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He was the Gophers’ 20th first-round selection and was the program’s highest pick since 2006.' … [Read more...] about Gophers’ Casey Mittelstadt to join Buffalo Sabres
SCSU players sign pro deals, others contemplating offers or returning
'Peterson's rights are owned by the Sabres until Aug. 15. Rochester has nine games left in the regular season before it starts the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about SCSU players sign pro deals, others contemplating offers or returning
Sabres snap Leafs’ club-record 13-game home winning streak
'“He’s a pro,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said of Johnson, who improved to 7-1-1 career against Toronto. “He got an opportunity on short notice and did a terrific job."' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap Leafs’ club-record 13-game home winning streak
Minnesota’s Mittelstadt reaches 3-year contract with Sabres
'Mittelstadt is scheduled to join the Sabres on Tuesday, and could make his NHL debut as early as Thursday, when Buffalo hosts the Detroit Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s Mittelstadt reaches 3-year contract with Sabres