'Buffalo dropped two positions and will be drafting seventh.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres will draft seventh in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft
Archives for April 2019
Buffalo Sabres land No. 7 pick in 2019 NHL Draft
'Despite having the fifth best odds at landing the No. 1 pick and a 26.1% chance a top-three pick the Sabres slid down two spots in the draft order.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres land No. 7 pick in 2019 NHL Draft
Buffalo is number one ... when it comes to sports misery
'The Bills came in at number one among football fans being most miserable. The sports network highlighted the fact Buffalo has missed the playoffs 18 of the last 19 years. And if you thought ESPN couldn't stick the knife any deeper, they bring up Tom Brady and the success of the New England Patriots over the years.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo is number one … when it comes to sports misery
Sabres to select 7th overall in NHL Draft
'The Blue and Gold were originally slotted to pick 5th overall and dropped two spots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 7th overall in NHL Draft
Sabres to select 7th overall at 2019 NHL Draft
'The Sabres began the night with an 8.5-percent chance to win the No. 1 pick, the fifth-best odds of the 15 eligible teams. The Devils had the third-best odds (11.5 percent). New York jumped into the top three from the sixth position (7.5 percent) while Chicago jumped all the way from 12th (2.5 percent).' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 7th overall at 2019 NHL Draft
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks agree to terms with Baudry for 2019-20 season (Amerks.com) Amerks announce home dates for opening round (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Jeff Skinner plans to reflect on season before contemplating his future with Sabres
'"Now that the season is over, the questions are obviously going to start coming in, but it’s been two or three days," Skinner told reporters during locker cleanout Monday in KeyBank Center. "It’s not enough really to give it some proper thought that it deserves. It deserves some reflection, just like any season. We’ll take the time to do that right away, but to answer your … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner plans to reflect on season before contemplating his future with Sabres
Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel has to be better and he's not offended by the thought
'"There are still a lot of strides to be taken. I want to be an elite, elite player in this league," Eichel said during an insightful 12-minute session with reporters on the Sabres' locker cleanout day. "I want to be the best. There's a long way to go. There's a lot of really good players in this league and I think I can be there with them."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel has to be better and he’s not offended by the thought
Players react to Phil Housley's dismissal as Sabres coach
'There was almost a consensus among the Sabres that the onus was on the players, not the coach, for what transpired after the team's 10-game winning streak in November.' … [Read more...] about Players react to Phil Housley’s dismissal as Sabres coach
Sabres looking for luck from No. 5 slot in draft lottery
'Center Jack Hughes of the U.S. National Development Team and Finnish winger Kaapo Kakko are widely regarded as the top two prospects. The Sabres won the lottery last year, earning the right to draft Rasmus Dahlin. The last team to draft No. 1 in consecutive years is Edmonton, which had the No. 1 pick three straight times from 2010 to 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for luck from No. 5 slot in draft lottery
Todd McLellan reportedly 'leading candidate' to become Sabres' coach
'That would indicate Botterill is searching for an experienced coach to replace Phil Housley, who missed the playoffs in each of his two seasons and finished with a 58-84-22 record. Housley was regarded as one of the sport's top assistant coaches after he helped the Nashville Predators reach the Stanley Cup final, but Botterill acknowledged Sunday that it can be difficult to … [Read more...] about Todd McLellan reportedly ‘leading candidate’ to become Sabres’ coach
Sabres’ inability to find coaching stability has contributed to demise
'“Three coaches in this amount of years, you’ve got to really take a long, hard look (at yourself),” Bogosian said Monday, a day after the Sabres fired Phil Housley following an awful second half.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ inability to find coaching stability has contributed to demise
Sabres surprised by Phil Housley’s firing, believe players at fault
'“Phil is not the guy that plays the game,” Pominville said. “He has a plan, he gives us his plan. I think as players, we should definitely take full responsibility of this happening."' … [Read more...] about Sabres surprised by Phil Housley’s firing, believe players at fault
Sabres’ Jeff Skinner needs time to think about future
'“But it’s been two or three days,” Skinner said. “It’s not enough really to give it some proper thought that it deserves. It deserves some reflection, just like any season. We’ll take the time to do that right away, but … I love it here. I like the guys, I like the city. I had a great time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jeff Skinner needs time to think about future
Another year, another coach
'Tonight, the Sabres are back to what they do best in the Pegula era. Attempting to win the lottery for the National Hockey League draft top pick. How exciting!' … [Read more...] about Another year, another coach