'On-ice sessions from June 27 to 29 are free and open to the public. Admittance will be on a first-come, first-served basis and not guaranteed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018 development camp schedule
Archives for 2018
Key to development: Sabres need to find success through NHL Draft, not just at the top
'The Sabres have just seven goals from any player drafted in the third round or later since 2010, and all those have come from 2013 third-rounder Nick Baptiste. The only skater drafted No. 100 or higher since 2007 to make a contribution is Marcus Foligno, taken at No. 104 in 2009. Foligno is the only player drafted outside Round 2 since 2006 to play at least 50 games for … [Read more...] about Key to development: Sabres need to find success through NHL Draft, not just at the top
Inside the NHL: Sabres mainstay Simonick to get his Hall call
'Simonick, whose career started in 1964 as a stickboy for the AHL's Bisons, was hired for the Sabres by original General Manager Punch Imlach in 1970 and has worked for the team during its entire existence. A 2014 inductee of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame, he is considered one of the franchise's great father figures to both current and former players, and is regularly … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Sabres mainstay Simonick to get his Hall call
It’s official: Clinton Arena will host NHL game
'Access to the Sabres-Blue Jackets game is sure to be exclusive. The nearly 70-year-old historic village of Clinton rink holds a standing room only crowd of about 2,000 people. How tickets will be dispersed is unknown as of press time.' … [Read more...] about It’s official: Clinton Arena will host NHL game
Ex-Star and current Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill expected to take Swedish defender with first overall pick
'In 1994, the Stars selected a hulking winger from the University of Michigan with the 20th pick in the NHL draft. On Friday, Jason Botterill returns to start the Rasmus Dahlin draft at American Airlines Center.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Star and current Buffalo Sabres GM Jason Botterill expected to take Swedish defender with first overall pick
View from Sweden: Rasmus Dahlin will be a difference maker for Sabres, but when?
'I’m sure Dahlin will help the transition, going from worst to at least decent, but changing the culture of a team is not something one player can do by himself. A lot of people are going to have to help him down the line.' … [Read more...] about View from Sweden: Rasmus Dahlin will be a difference maker for Sabres, but when?
Sabres Notebook: No buyouts planned, preseason slate, Sens assistant GM suspended
'"I don't have any interest in doing buyouts here right now," Botterill told The News on Friday while declining to address specific players. "With the way some of these contracts are structured, I prefer not to have a cap hit moving forward beyond this year. As I look at it right now, I don't see any need for a buyout."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: No buyouts planned, preseason slate, Sens assistant GM suspended
Sabres announce 2018 preseason schedule
'The seven-game slate includes two home contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018 preseason schedule
Clinton Arena will host NHL preseason game, according to Buffalo Sabres
'That rink won Kraft's annual contest that puts a NHL exhibition game into a smaller community rink. But the issue became a little foggy because when the NHL announced the teams that would participate last month, it did not reveal the site. That raised speculation that the game might be played in a nearby arena more equipped to meet the NHL's standards, such as Adirondack Bank … [Read more...] about Clinton Arena will host NHL preseason game, according to Buffalo Sabres
Decision expected soon for site of Hockeyville game
'Clinton Arena claimed the grand prize in Kraft’s annual contest in April which places a NHL exhibition game into a smaller community rink. Details around the game were unclear when the game was announced last month during the NHL playoffs and a site was not revealed. Orisino said at that time that that it was his understanding the league was trying to decide between the rink … [Read more...] about Decision expected soon for site of Hockeyville game
Sabres savior: Meet do-it-all defender Rasmus Dahlin
'“He’s a little like a Peter Forsberg character. He gets really mean. He has a high temper. That gives him a competitive edge at practices and especially in games. He doesn’t lose his head, but he competes. He’s going to have more dirty tricks than people think. He’s not going to take anything for granted, and he’s going to battle for everything."' … [Read more...] about Sabres savior: Meet do-it-all defender Rasmus Dahlin
Sabres' Botterill said there will likely be no buyouts this season
'Botterill has until June 25 to extend qualifying offers to his restricted free agents. Botterill didn’t want to get too far into that, “Right now we’re still going through our evaluation process and I’d just feel more comfortable if we talk about that as we get closer to the 25th and make a statement in general about the entire group.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Botterill said there will likely be no buyouts this season
Sabres announce 2018 preseason schedule
'Among their other five games, the Sabres will play three road games and neutral-site contests in Clinton, New York and Oshawa, Ontario.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce 2018 preseason schedule
Housley behind the Sabres' bench: The first year
'From the promises of a five-man, uptempo approach, however, came the stark reality of a first-year head coach who simply did not have enough weapons in his arsenal. Housley's first year behind the bench did not go well, as the Sabres staggered to a 62-point season and a last-place finish in the NHL's overall standing.' … [Read more...] about Housley behind the Sabres’ bench: The first year
Sabres Notebook: Fasching dealt, '18-19 schedule coming next week, Luukkonen signed
'The Buffalo Sabres sent winger Hudson Fasching to the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night and received the rights to defenseman Brandon Hickey and forward Mike Sislo, two unsigned players who could augment their development pool.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Fasching dealt, ’18-19 schedule coming next week, Luukkonen signed