'Smith joins a Sabres coaching staff that already includes associate coach Davis Payne, assistants Chris Hajt and Tom Ward, and goalie coach Andrew Allen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add another assistant to their coaching staff
Archives for 2018
Multiple Sabres playing in Da Beauty League
'This year, the Sabres have five players that will participate. Casey Mittelstadt will play for BIC Razors. Zach Bogosian and Amerks goaltender Adam Wilcox will play for Team Tria. Casey Nelson and C.J. Smith will play for Walser Auto Group.' … [Read more...] about Multiple Sabres playing in Da Beauty League
Sabres hire Steve Smith as assistant coach
'Smith won three Stanley Cups (1987, 1988 and 1990) during his 16 seasons playing in the NHL. In 804 total regular-season games as a defenseman with the Oilers, Blackhawks and Flames, Smith totaled 375 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Steve Smith as assistant coach
Sabres hire Steve Smith as assistant coach
'A nine-year NHL coaching veteran, Smith joins the Sabres after spending the last four seasons as an assistant coach with the Carolina Hurricanes, where he was responsible for the team's defensemen and penalty kill. The Hurricanes allowed the second-fewest shots per game (28) of any NHL team during his tenure.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Steve Smith as assistant coach
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' schedule includes game in Buffalo (Buffalo News) Rochester Amerks announce 2018-19 American Hockey League regular-season schedule (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks unveil 2018-19 regular season schedule (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres announcers reflect on fighting’s past and future
'“I treat the fight just like any other part of the game, a great goal, a great save, a big hit, anything else and a fight I would just deal with it as it came along,” Jeanneret said. “Do I care if they banned it from the game? No, I wouldn’t, but they haven’t. The fact of the matter is as long as it’s still legal, you can’t come back on me and say, ‘How come you make them … [Read more...] about Sabres announcers reflect on fighting’s past and future
Eichel switches to no. 9, but he’s not first young star to make early change
'But for those lamenting Eichel’s new number, be it for jersey-accuracy reasons or otherwise, rest assured that you’re not alone. Eichel is far from the first young gun to switch up his number after a few successful seasons wearing a different digit. Here are six notable skaters from the post-lockout era who spent at least two campaigns wearing one number before switching … [Read more...] about Eichel switches to no. 9, but he’s not first young star to make early change
Addressing the left wing
'Starting at the top, it appears that Sheary is going to get every opportunity to play alongside Jack Eichel on his left side.' … [Read more...] about Addressing the left wing
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks to open 2018-19 season at home against Charlotte (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres sign No. 1 draft pick Dahlin to entry-level deal
'The signing was largely a formality, as the CBA mandates maximum values for entry-level deals. Dahlin is getting a max contract, with a cap hit of $925,000 ($832,500 in salary and $92,500 in signing bonuses), and performance bonuses that could reach $2,850,000 based on performance for each season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign No. 1 draft pick Dahlin to entry-level deal
Mike Harrington: By the numbers, Eichel's switch sparks memories of O.J.
'"I was 22 years old and I had a lot of testosterone in my system there," he said, failing to contain his laughter. "I quit going to practice. I probably acted like an ass. I was young and full of vinegar. I called the league office and found out they didn't try to trade me. I should have just kept my mouth shut, taken their deal and played behind O.J. Hey, I was a better … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: By the numbers, Eichel’s switch sparks memories of O.J.
Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level contract
'On June 22, Dahlin became the third player in Sabres history drafted first, joining centers Gilbert Perreault (1970) and Pierre Turgeon (1987).' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level contract
Sabres sign top pick Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level deal
'The signing was announced by the team Monday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The maximum value of an entry-level contract for a No. 1 pick is $11.325 million over three years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign top pick Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level deal
Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level contract
'Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, although it generally was expected that his first contract would be the maximum allowed at the entry level, which would have an average annual value of $3.775 million and a three-year total value of $11.325 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Rasmus Dahlin to entry-level contract
Long term or bridge deal for Sam Reinhart?
'It seems that if Reinhart gets a long term contract it'll look something like J.T. Miller or Tomas Hertl's deals. Probably at least 5 years, and over a $5 million cap hit. There is not a lot of precedent for a player of Reinhart's caliber going the bridge route.' … [Read more...] about Long term or bridge deal for Sam Reinhart?