'Miller, who turns 27 at the end of October, has spent the last two seasons logging substantial minutes on the Golden Knights' blue line. He won't score a ton of goals or play on the Sabres top pair but he's got a very team friendly deal and immediately slides into a top-four role.' … [Read more...] about Colin Miller becomes first domino to fall in Sabres offseason plan
Archives for June 2019
Sabres trade for defenseman Colin Miller
'The blueliner enjoyed a breakout season a year ago scoring 10 goals and posting a career-high 41 points in 82 games with the Golden Knights. In his last two season with Vegas, he led all defensemen in both assists (57) and points (70).' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade for defenseman Colin Miller
Erik Portillo Looking To Develop As Quick As Possible
'“You know, it’s been overwhelming sometimes,” said the goalie. “There’s been a lot happening around me. But at the same time, it’s been very fun. I’m excited and very thankful for the fact that the Sabres drafted me. It’s been very fun.”' … [Read more...] about Erik Portillo Looking To Develop As Quick As Possible
Rick Jeanneret will be back to call Sabres games
'He’s scaled back in the past few years after dealing with some health issues.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret will be back to call Sabres games
Skinner sees Sabres ending drought soon with talented young core
'"To get in the playoffs, that should be the goal," the 27-year-old forward said at the NHLPA Golf Classic at Glen Abbey Golf Club on Thursday. "The (Atlantic) division is pretty tough with some pretty good teams in there who all have good players, but that's the NHL. Every night, any team has a chance to win, and you have to try to find that consistency and come out on the … [Read more...] about Skinner sees Sabres ending drought soon with talented young core
Sabres acquire Colin Miller from Golden Knights
'Through 250 NHL regular-season games with Vegas and Boston, the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native has totaled 99 career points (22+77). Selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the fifth round (151st overall) of the 2012 NHL Draft, Miller has also appeared in 30 career NHL playoff games, recording 11 points (4+7) and a plus-7 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Colin Miller from Golden Knights
Samuelsson led by example as a freshman
'"It's very impressive," Passolt added. "In the culture of our hockey program at Western, it's a senior-led team. For a guy like that to come in as highly touted as he was and just go about his business every day, it's very impressive."' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson led by example as a freshman
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Development Camp Serves As A Refresher (Amerks.com) Hickey benefitted from competition (Amerks.com) AMerks bring back Leier on one-year AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Brett Murray searches for next spot at Sabres development camp
'“The best possible outcome would be playing at the highest level, but if that doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen. And I’m going to keep chipping away.”' … [Read more...] about Brett Murray searches for next spot at Sabres development camp
Jacob Bryson: Old hand at Sabres development camp, rookie in business of NHL
'"It's a big opportunity come the start of the season," Bryson admitted after his session Thursday in Harborcenter. "Pilut just had surgery but we have so many good young D that I think for this organization we can play big roles in those spots. Come time for the season, I want to push for a spot. I'm going to work hard this summer, get in the gym and go."' … [Read more...] about Jacob Bryson: Old hand at Sabres development camp, rookie in business of NHL
For Niagara's Eric Cooley, Sabres development camp is 'home away from home'
'"Eric is an unbelievably quick player; he's super-fast," Niagara coach Jason Lammers said. "He's not a D-man, but at the same time, he's a one-man breakout and he's a one-man entry. He can do the same in the offensive zone, and I mean that as a compliment because he's so fast. You'd be hard-pressed to find a guy who's faster in our league than him. If he's not the fastest guy … [Read more...] about For Niagara’s Eric Cooley, Sabres development camp is ‘home away from home’
11 possible free agent targets for the Sabres
'The Sabres will still explore the market, though, and here are some players that could be on Botterill's shopping list when unrestricted free agents can begin signing with teams Monday...'. … [Read more...] about 11 possible free agent targets for the Sabres
Jeanneret to return as play-by-play announcer for his 49th Sabres season
'“I enjoy what has happened so far, except for the fact they haven’t made the playoffs in eight years,” added Jeanneret. “I still am the ultimate believer. And I think they are very close to being pretty darn good and not that far away from being awfully good.”' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret to return as play-by-play announcer for his 49th Sabres season
Sabres’ Brandon Hickey learned from tough rookie season with Amerks
'Hickey couldn’t crack the Amerks’ loaded blue line, which went 10 deep at times. In only 38 AHL games last season, he compiled one goal and nine points. He sat out all three playoff contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brandon Hickey learned from tough rookie season with Amerks
Penguins, Sabres facing critical summers
'The good news about finishing so poorly for so many years is, of course, all of the high quality players acquired early in the draft. Year two of Rasmus Dahlin should scare other teams and the top line of Jeff Skinner-Sam Reinhart-Jack Eichel is back again with no reason as to why they can’t produce at the level they did this past season.' … [Read more...] about Penguins, Sabres facing critical summers