'Housley is joining the coaching staff of Rick Tocchet, who was believed to be a candidate for the Sabres' coaching vacancy in 2017. The Coyotes ranked sixth in the league in goals against last season, when their defensemen were coached by assistant Scott Allen, whose contract reportedly expires at the end of this month.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres coach Phil Housley hired as assistant in Arizona
Archives for 2019
Is this the draft that puts Sabres over hump? Time only knows
'It’s Linus Ullmark (sixth round, 2012) locking down the starting goaltending job. It’s winger Victor Olofsson (seventh round, 2014) and center Rasmus Asplund (second round, 2016) adding punch to an offense ranked 24th in goals. It’s defenseman Will Borgen (fourth round, 2015) winning a job with the big club. It’s winger Alex Nylander finally living up to his potential as the … [Read more...] about Is this the draft that puts Sabres over hump? Time only knows
Rasmus Ristolainen might be Sabres’ biggest trade chip
'At this point, after six losing seasons, a change of scenery might benefit Ristolainen. The Sabres have finished dead last three times in his career. Ralph Krueger is already his fifth coach.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen might be Sabres’ biggest trade chip
Sabres will have strong options early at NHL Draft
'“Just with that (North American) group … the next even 10 or 12 players (after the first two), there’s very, very solid prospects there,” NHL Central Scouting’s Dave Gregory said. “It’s going to be real interesting to see what happens."' … [Read more...] about Sabres will have strong options early at NHL Draft
Hughes, Kakko to headline NHL Draft, Sabres should add to prospect pool
'In my opinion, the Sabres should keep their seventh selection and take American winger Cole Caufield. Caufield plays at the USNTDP and similar to Jack Hughes has etched his name into the record books there, by becoming the all-time leading goalscorer — surpassing Phil Kessel’s record of 104 goals over two seasons with a whopping 126. Caufield did benefit from playing on the … [Read more...] about Hughes, Kakko to headline NHL Draft, Sabres should add to prospect pool
The Sabres could have a number of players available to them at No.7
'Cole Caufield measured 5’7 at the NHL Combine in Buffalo. He’s the best goal scorer in this draft and Marr said teams will definitely be looking at his game and not how tall he is, “NHL clubs, they don’t look at size anymore, they look at good players, what they bring to the table and scouting has changed that way too, you dwell on what they do well and once you know if they … [Read more...] about The Sabres could have a number of players available to them at No.7
Who should the Buffalo Sabres target with the No. 7 pick?
'During the draft process, I've gushed over USNTDP winger Cole Caufield. The Sabres desperately need scoring and while representing his country, Caufield set plenty of new records thanks to his knack for finding the back of the net. Despite his size [5'7"], Caufield has been an elite goal scorer at every level he's played and there are plenty of reasons to believe he could one … [Read more...] about Who should the Buffalo Sabres target with the No. 7 pick?
Friday's Rochester Coverage
MacWilliam returns on one-year AHL contract (Amerks.com) Taylor proving he is still Amerks MVP (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres extend qualifying offers to Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson
'The offers come as somewhat of a surprise given Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill's plan to add depth scoring to a roster that relied heavily on Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart and Jeff Skinner last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend qualifying offers to Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson
Rasmus Dahlin third in Calder voting; Ryan O'Reilly wins first career Selke
'Dahlin was third with 661 points. He had one first-place vote, 21 seconds, 66 thirds, 50 fourths and 24 fifths. Dahlin was left off nine ballots in voting by the PHWA.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin third in Calder voting; Ryan O’Reilly wins first career Selke
Robin Lehner's life and Masterton Award are a textbook case of perseverance
'"It's been a long journey since I left Buffalo, went to rehab and started taking steps to change my life," he said. "The perseverance is not giving up, trusting the process, trusting all the things I need to do and the support system I have from my wife to everyone else around me."' … [Read more...] about Robin Lehner’s life and Masterton Award are a textbook case of perseverance
How Jason Botterill is using the NHL draft to rebuild the Sabres
'The Sabres' decline over the past decade can be directly linked to failures in the draft. Though elite players like Jack Eichel were added under former general manager Tim Murray, there were first-round misses, including Mikhail Grigorenko, and the amateur scouting staff failed to identify enough midround gems.' … [Read more...] about How Jason Botterill is using the NHL draft to rebuild the Sabres
'Impossible' for Sabres to go wrong with options available at No. 7
'"What we talk about is that there’s a wide group of players between three and nine, three and 10, so at seven we feel we’re in a good spot," Jankowski said during the combine last month. "We know we’re going to get a good player. If you’re picking three, you’re kind of getting your pick of the lot, if you’re picking 10, you might get whatever’s left, but at seven, we know … [Read more...] about ‘Impossible’ for Sabres to go wrong with options available at No. 7
Who will Sabres take? Experts opinions vary
'What the mock drafts say...'. … [Read more...] about Who will Sabres take? Experts opinions vary
O’Reilly’s success has Sabres fans losing patience
'Unlike the trade of Evander Kane to San Jose a year earlier, which was seen as addition by subtraction due to several off-ice incidents, dealing O’Reilly was a calculated risk.' … [Read more...] about O’Reilly’s success has Sabres fans losing patience