'History repeats itself — at least for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel, Sabres trying to get back on track
Archives for November 2019
Chris Taylor is going back to being the head coach in Rochester
'Taylor will resume being the Amerks head coach next week.' … [Read more...] about Chris Taylor is going back to being the head coach in Rochester
Bogosian expected to return during road trip
'"It's nice to be around the group," Bogosian said following practice on Saturday. "I spent a lot of time at home. I love my family, but it was time to get back to work. It's been fun."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian expected to return during road trip
Sabres assign Gilmour to Rochester
'The defenseman has appeared in four games with the Sabres this season, recording five shots and averaging 17:03 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign Gilmour to Rochester
Taylor to resume role as head coach in Rochester
'The Amerks are 11-3-1-2 this season, tied atop the North Division with 25 points. They play in Binghamton tonight, then host the Toronto Marlies on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Taylor to resume role as head coach in Rochester
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks win fifth straight in Binghamton (Amerks.com) Comeback denied in 4-2 loss to Amerks (BinghamtonDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres place John Gilmour on waivers
'With General Manager Jason Botterill unable to make a trade of a defenseman for a badly needed forward, the Sabres had no room for Gilmour. A strong skater who has played just three games at defense this season and was used at forward during Tuesday's loss to Minnesota, Gilmour has no points but could be attractive to other teams looking for some skating and offense for their … [Read more...] about Sabres place John Gilmour on waivers
Sabres Mailbag: Should Jeff Skinner play on a line with Jack Eichel?
'However, the line was deficient defensively. The Sabres' improved play without the puck is what separates this team from the one that finished 27th in the NHL last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: Should Jeff Skinner play on a line with Jack Eichel?
Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo reaching 'another level' in Dubuque
'"I think Erik has been good and then last weekend he took it to another level where he showed he can really close the door and be unbelievable," Dubuque General Manager Kalle Larsson said. "He’s been great. He’s been everything we could have expected. I think he’s been even better early on than I thought. I still expect him to after Christmas really hit his stride and be at … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo reaching ‘another level’ in Dubuque
Sabres waive John Gilmour; Zach Bogosian likely set to return
'If Gilmour clears – given his torrid production in the AHL, someone might claim him – the Sabres would likely assign him to the Rochester Americans. Gilmour scored 20 goals and 54 points in 70 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres waive John Gilmour; Zach Bogosian likely set to return
Sabres, Pens heading down familiar paths
'Speaking of Eichel, anyone else feel horrible for the 23-year-old? Eichel, of course, was the Sabres’ second overall pick in the 2015 NHL Draft. This floundering Buffalo franchise is all that he’s known in his four and a half years in the league. The Sabres have finished no better than sixth in the Atlantic in that span — despite the best efforts of one of the league’s most … [Read more...] about Sabres, Pens heading down familiar paths
Sabres place Gilmour on waivers
'With the Sabres activating defenseman Zach Bogosian from injured reserve on Thursday, the Sabres are in need of a move to create some roster space for the veteran blue liner. Bogosian is finally ready to return to action after undergoing offseason hip surgery and suffering a setback during the summer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Gilmour on waivers
Dreger: Botterill is 'open to just about anything' to acquire forward help
'"The problem that Botterill and other general managers who are also interested in making trades are having right now is that so many teams have players on long-term [injured reserve] that that gums things up from a cap perspective. Not just from a Buffalo's standpoint. But with a team that you're dealing with, it gets really snarly. I think there are 10, maybe 12 who are in … [Read more...] about Dreger: Botterill is ‘open to just about anything’ to acquire forward help
Sabres place defenseman John Gilmour on waivers
'Before joining Buffalo, Gilmour played only five NHL games with the New York Rangers in 2018-19.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place defenseman John Gilmour on waivers
Sabres place Gilmour on waivers
'Including Gilmour, Buffalo has nine defensemen on the roster. Zach Bogosian, who had offseason hip surgery, is close to making his season debut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Gilmour on waivers