'“He’s going to be a third-year pro, and I think everybody gets wound up because Alex may or may not have delivered at the same offensive output that people may have expected or anticipated,” Sexton said. “But I think we have to recognize his age. If he was in playing in Mississauga in the OHL, he might have had 140 points. People would have been saying, ‘Eureka, what an … [Read more...] about Summer ‘critical’ for Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander
Archives for June 27, 2018
'He doesn't need to be the savior', but expectations high for Sabres' top overall pick Rasmus Dahlin
'"Then the hypothetical becomes reality -- he puts on the jersey, comes to Buffalo -- that carries a lot of weight," offered Biron. "They've come close to winning the lottery before, just missed out on Connor McDavid (in 2015), but now it's finally No. 1 overall. As soon as they flipped the card over, social media, the fans, went nuts. It is just so special."' … [Read more...] about ‘He doesn’t need to be the savior’, but expectations high for Sabres’ top overall pick Rasmus Dahlin
What to do about Ryan O'Reilly?
'General manager Jason Botterill doesn't have to trade O'Reilly but I think he will for reasons that include: salary cap flexibility, changing up the makeup of the locker room and the long term view down the middle of the ice. O'Reilly certainly has value and the Sabres should have a number of suitors for his services. That list could grow even further if the Sabres pick up … [Read more...] about What to do about Ryan O’Reilly?
Sabres' Simonick was honored by his peers
'Simonick is loved by any player that I have spoken with and he said the feeling is mutual, “I don’t know if everybody would be crazy enough like me to work 50 years with one organization, but I’ve had great owners, I’ve had great general managers and the big thing is that I tried to get along with everybody, everybody that puts the uniform on, everybody that worked for the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Simonick was honored by his peers
Breaking down the 2018 development camp roster
'The last time Casey Mittelstadt and Alexander Nylander shared the ice, they were playing NHL games for the Sabres. Buffalo's last two first-round picks scored their first NHL goals in the same game, in Tampa on April 6, and both were in the lineup when the Sabres concluded their season the following night.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down the 2018 development camp roster
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Just like Botterill with Sabres, Sexton has huge task ahead with Amerks (Buffalo News) Adam Wilcox signs one-year deal with Americans (Buffalo News) Amerks agree to terms with Wilcox (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage