'Fans who currently own an officially-licensed No. 15 Eichel Jersey are eligible for a $49 credit toward the purchase of a new adult No. 9 jersey, or $29 toward the purchase of a youth jersey.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel to wear No. 9 jersey
Archives for 2018
Jack Eichel changes jersey number to #9
'Evander Kane held the number when Eichel was drafted in 2015. Once the Sabres traded him to San Jose, the number became available.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel changes jersey number to #9
Eichel to wear No. 9 starting in 2018-19
'"For a long time, the number nine has always been a part of my identity as both a person and as a player," Eichel said. "The opportunity opened up to switch and I felt it was the right time to make the change as I begin the next phase of my career as a Sabre."' … [Read more...] about Eichel to wear No. 9 starting in 2018-19
Jordan Nolan signs with St. Louis Blues
'The contract is a two-way deal at $650,000 and was announced on Twitter by Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports in Quebec.' … [Read more...] about Jordan Nolan signs with St. Louis Blues
Mike Harrington: After a whirlwind month, what do Sabres do next?
'But the Sabres have to be wary, too. Reinhart was drafted No. 2 overall in 2014 and still does not project to be an NHL center. He was abysmal at the start of last season, not scoring a goal in December and hitting the Jan. 1 Winter Classic with just five on the season before putting together some of the best hockey of his career in the second half. The Sabres might want more … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: After a whirlwind month, what do Sabres do next?
Jason Botterill has Buffalo on the right track
'This is not a complete team, but it is a team that is being assembled nicely. Botterill is on the right track and this summer should be deemed a success already – and we haven’t even seen what Dahlin and Mittelstadt can do over an 82-game schedule.' … [Read more...] about Jason Botterill has Buffalo on the right track
Mike Kelly: You can understand why they want to move on
'"Whatever the off-ice stuff is, factored into the fact that he is not a Buffalo Sabre anymore. When you think about where this team is headed with Jack Eichel playing down the middle and Casey Mittelstadt coming as well, paying a guy that type of money to be a 2nd or 3rd line center, I suppose you could understand even from the on-ice perspective why they might want to move … [Read more...] about Mike Kelly: You can understand why they want to move on
With grandfather watching, Griffin Luce makes most out of Sabres camp invite
'“It was an honor just to be able to put that jersey on for the first time,” Luce said. “Just a great organization they have here, and we have so much respect for it, and it goes a long time back with my family, so it was an amazing feeling.”' … [Read more...] about With grandfather watching, Griffin Luce makes most out of Sabres camp invite
Sabres Line Projection
'We know what Eichel brings. But, can Mittelstadt handle big minutes in his first full year in the league? That's the big question. But, there's no denying his play making ability. Berglund is a dependable third pivot who could slot into the 2C role if Mittelstadt gets overwhelmed early on in the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Line Projection
Griffin Luce honored by invite Sabres’ development camp
'“My grandfather’s connection to this program here was amazing,” Griffin Luce said Friday. “Growing up, I got to watch them as a kid. They had my favorite players growing up. I think it’s just a tremendous honor to be able to represent this team, this program this week and it’s an honor to put on that jersey.”' … [Read more...] about Griffin Luce honored by invite Sabres’ development camp
Hutton: Buffalo was 'the right fit all around'
'"For me, personally, it was the right fit all around," said Hutton with Jeremy White on Tuesday. "Career-wise, community-wise, family-wise, it all just made sense. I have some strong ties to Buffalo. Jerry Forton, Andrew Allen, Phil Housley. There's a comfort factor there coming in with guys who want me to succeed and they know who I am."' … [Read more...] about Hutton: Buffalo was ‘the right fit all around’
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks re-sign Dalton Smith to AHL deal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Tage Thompson looking for elusive landing spot in Buffalo
'"I think they're really excited to have me," Thompson said. "Based on our conversations, they really have big plans for me to be a big part of the team, to play a lot and have a lot of opportunities to be successful and put up points. ... I'm really excited to hopefully find a spot in the top six there."' … [Read more...] about Tage Thompson looking for elusive landing spot in Buffalo
Departing O'Reilly sees good days ahead for Sabres
'"It's frustrating, not what you want," O'Reilly said Monday on a conference call with reporters who cover the Blues and Sabres. "I love that city and love those guys on that team. I think they're a team that's very close, too. There's a lot of good pieces. It will be interesting to see what will happen with them.' … [Read more...] about Departing O’Reilly sees good days ahead for Sabres
Antipin signs three-year deal to play in KHL
'"I know things didn't go as well as he liked on the ice but off ice, he fit in with our locker room extremely well," GM Jason Botterill said last week. "He was a player that really struggled with the English language but did all the lessons."' … [Read more...] about Antipin signs three-year deal to play in KHL