'The Sabres' search appears focused on coaches with NHL experience. Botterill talked to Todd McLellan earlier this month before the Edmonton and San Jose coach went to Los Angeles. Tampa Bay assistant Todd Richards, a former head man in Minnesota and Columbus, is likely on Botterill's list as well. Former Arizona coach Dave Tippett and former Ottawa coach Guy Boucher could also … [Read more...] about TSN report says Pens assistant Jacques Martin a leading candidate for Sabres’ coach
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Report: Jacques Martin a leading candidate to coach Sabres
'Martin has strong ties to Sabres general manager Jason Botterill, having served as an assistant with the Pittsburgh Penguins since 2013. They won Stanley Cups together in 2016 and 2017 when Botterill was an assistant GM in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Report: Jacques Martin a leading candidate to coach Sabres
Penguins assistant Jacques Martin a candidate for two head coaching vacancies
'Martin has strong relationships in both places. Jason Botterill is Buffalo’s general manager after working his way up through the Penguins organization, finishing here as associate GM under Jim Rutherford.' … [Read more...] about Penguins assistant Jacques Martin a candidate for two head coaching vacancies
Reports: Penguins assistant Jacques Martin a candidate for Buffalo Sabres job
'Martin, 66, has been with the Penguins for the last six seasons, serving mostly as the assistant coach who works most closely with the team’s defense and penalty kill. His long NHL resume includes head coaching stops in St. Louis, Ottawa, Florida and Montreal. … [Read more...] about Reports: Penguins assistant Jacques Martin a candidate for Buffalo Sabres job
Dominik Hasek's 70-save playoff shutout: An oral history, 25 years later
'The Devils won Game 5 at home to take a 3-2 series lead, and they had a chance to eliminate the Sabres in Buffalo in a game that started on April 27, 1994 -- 25 years ago this Saturday. But it wouldn't end until April 28 at 1:52 a.m. ET, after a four-overtime affair that saw Hasek make 70 saves. Seventy saves and zero goals against. Dave Hannan finally beat Brodeur (who had 49 … [Read more...] about Dominik Hasek’s 70-save playoff shutout: An oral history, 25 years later
Report: Sabres interested in Jacques Martin
'If Botterill thinks the Sabres need a 67-year-old coach with an average record to relate to their young players, I would predict he's in for a rude awakening.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres interested in Jacques Martin
Reports: Sabres expressing interest in Jacques Martin
'John Shannon from Sportsnet has also heard the Sabres are interested in Martin, tweeting that both the Sabres and Senators have asked for permission to speak with the Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach.' … [Read more...] about Reports: Sabres expressing interest in Jacques Martin
Dreger: Jacques Martin "top candidate" for Sabres head coach
'"This isn't a newsflash because it's been speculated," Dreger said. "I'm told Jacques Martin is a top candidate in Buffalo. There's been speculation of Todd Richards although a couple of days ago I got the sense that he is of interest and he is a candidate but things werne't heating up there. Maybe that's changed in the last 24 hours. I don't know that but, yesterday I was … [Read more...] about Dreger: Jacques Martin “top candidate” for Sabres head coach
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks 'extremely frustrated' after another season ends with sweep (Buffalo News) Amerks lose 3-1 to Toronto, swept from playoffs in first round yet again (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Promising season over for Amerks after sweep by Marlies (Olean Times Herald) Marlies moving on in AHL playoffs (Toronto Sun) The Amerks are a huge disappointment as they get swept out of … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian undergoes another hip surgery
'Defenseman Zach Bogosian will spend the next five to six months recovering from a "successful" hip surgery, the Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian undergoes another hip surgery
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery, out five to six months
'Bogosian, 28, rebounded and played 65 games this season, his highest total since 2010-11. Still, a lower-body injury, almost certainly his hip, forced him to miss the last eight contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery, out five to six months
Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen learning pro game
'“(I’ve learned) how everything is that much better and how everything is just more professional,” Luukkonen said Saturday inside Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex in Brighton. “I need to come here and watch how the older guys are doing their practices and how they prepare for the games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen learning pro game
Sabres' Nelson returns to Tomahawks roots
'“It’s been good,” Nelson, 26, said of life in the NHL. “The last year-and-a-half I’ve been with Buffalo consistently. The first year-and-a-half of my pro career was all about learning and getting to know the pro game and getting better every day. The work never stops,” he said. “It’s all about getting better every day and every year. That stays consistent.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nelson returns to Tomahawks roots
Sabres’ Zach Bogosian out 5-6 months after hip surgery
'The surgery is the latest setback for the 28-year-old, hard-hitting defenseman, who has played 70 games just twice in his 11 NHL seasons. Bogosian was limited to 18 games in 2017-18 before season-ending hip surgery in January of that season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian out 5-6 months after hip surgery
Sabres' Bogosian undergoes hip surgery
'I've been told surgery wasn't an option for Bogosian until after the season when he met with team doctors and specialists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian undergoes hip surgery