'Multiple sources say Todd McLellan, the former coach of the San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers, is meeting with Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill about the team's head coaching position while he's in town to watch his son's national semifinal against Massachusetts. Reports have said McLellan also is mulling an offer to coach the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Todd McLellan’s son focused on Frozen Four ride with Denver
Archives for April 2019
Sabres prospect Jacob Bryson to make KeyBank Center debut in Frozen Four
'Bryson, 21, knows this could be his last time skating with Providence. The London, Ont., native will again participate in Sabres development camp this summer, but says he’s uncertain whether he’ll return to school for his senior season or sign his entry-level deal and set his sights on the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Jacob Bryson to make KeyBank Center debut in Frozen Four
Roth: Botterill lucky he's got second shot at ending Sabres' coaching carousel
'The definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. In case you’ve lost count, the Sabres have burned through five head coaches in the eight full seasons Terry and Kim Pegula have owned the team.' … [Read more...] about Roth: Botterill lucky he’s got second shot at ending Sabres’ coaching carousel
It could be a busy summer for Jason Botterill
'I think the Sabres have at least four holes to fill in the forward ranks and two on defense. I went through the roster the other day and, basically, did my version of keep him or move him. I ended up keeping eight forwards and five defensemen. Despite their uneven performances, I expect both Carter Hutton and Linus Ullmark to be back in goal next season.' … [Read more...] about It could be a busy summer for Jason Botterill
Report: McLellan meeting with Sabres on Wednesday
'McLellan is expected to be in Buffalo this weekend as his son, Tyson, is playing with the University of Denver Pioneers in the Frozen Four of the NCAA Tournament.' … [Read more...] about Report: McLellan meeting with Sabres on Wednesday
Let's avoid the same old, same old coach search
'Kris Knoblauch, 40-years old, Assistant Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Let’s avoid the same old, same old coach search
Former Sabre Vanek remembers Buffalo's first Frozen Four
'Vanek hadn’t been drafted yet and there was Buffalo sitting with the fifth overall pick in June. Columbus had the fourth pick and used it to take Nikolai Zherdev. Vanek thought for sure that’s where he was going, “Buffalo was definitely one of the teams I met, but I didn’t think I was going to end up there because Columbus at four and even the morning of the draft it was that … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Vanek remembers Buffalo’s first Frozen Four
Sabres' Bryson becoming a dominant defender for Friars
'"I think Jacob is a wonderful player, he's got it both offensively and defensively," Leaman said Wednesday. "He doesn't force the game. He doesn't try to do something that's not there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bryson becoming a dominant defender for Friars
Sabres prospect Bryson has eyes set on national championship
'"Any game he goes into, he has the potential to be the best player on the ice," Leaman said. "I think Jacob is a wonderful player. He's got it both offensively and defensively. He doesn't force the game. He doesn't try to do something that's not there. But, when we get to this stage, I want him to assert himself on the game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Bryson has eyes set on national championship
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Nathan Paetsch takes break from mentoring to play games for Amerks (Buffalo News) Amerks anxiously awaiting the postseason (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres land seventh overall pick in NHL draft lottery
'The New York Rangers will draft second overall after jumping four spots, and the Chicago Blackhawks, who held the 12th best odds, jumped up to the third selection. They will be followed on draft day by the Colorado Avalanche at fourth overall, Los Angeles Kings at fifth and the Detroit Red Wings will pick sixth. The Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks will … [Read more...] about Sabres land seventh overall pick in NHL draft lottery
Mike Harrington: With no help from lottery, Sabres face uphill climb in Atlantic Division
'What's happened now, however, is that the Atlantic has become super competitive. Botterill has to be having the same thoughts so many folks outside KeyBank Center are having: How are the Sabres ever going to ascend in this division, given the competition?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With no help from lottery, Sabres face uphill climb in Atlantic Division
Devils thrilled to win NHL Draft Lottery; Sabres to pick seventh
'The Buffalo Sabres, who had the fifth-highest odds for the top selection, 8.5 percent, will pick seventh. The Sabres, of course, won last year’s lottery and drafted defenseman Rasmus Dahlin first overall.' … [Read more...] about Devils thrilled to win NHL Draft Lottery; Sabres to pick seventh
Luck of the Devils
'This year Buffalo wasn’t as fortunate, as Buffalo went into the lotto with the fifth-best odds to earn the number one pick only to finish the selection process in seventh position for the upcoming 2019 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Luck of the Devils
Sabres' Eichel wants to be one of the best players in the NHL
'“Looking back I could probably name 15 or 20 Grade-A’s this year that I’d like to have back that probably makes me a 40-goal scorer and 100 points, so there’s some things I’ve noticed in my game that I think I can get better at. I think I took some strides this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel wants to be one of the best players in the NHL