'There are many ways to achieve that, but it starts with putting in place things that make players want to put in the work. Sexton said, “What is required to ensure that we create the right working environment so they can thrive? What do we have to do to make sure we have the right set of expectations and standards in place so when these people come to work, they come to work … [Read more...] about What is culture?
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Sabres' Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery
'Bogosian's estimated recovery time is five to six months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zach Bogosian undergoes hip surgery
Bogosian undergoes successful hip surgery
'Bogosian previously had hip surgery in February 2018 and returned to play 65 games this past season, his highest total since 2011-12. He missed the last seven contests, however, and said that surgery was on the table during his interview on locker cleanout day.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian undergoes successful hip surgery
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Calder Cup Gameday: Amerks at Marlies, Game 3 (Buffalo News) Amerks banking on regular-season road show to show up in Game 3 at Toronto (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks' gamble on Paetsch pays off for team and Rochester community (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks remain upbeat despite 0-2 hole (WROC-TV) Duffer: Looking ahead to Game 3 in Toronto … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Hutton couldn't believe how the season turned around
'Through the Sabres 10-game winning streak, Hutton went 12-6-1 with a 2.50 goals against and .920 save percentage. Afterwards, he was 6-19-4 with a 3.32 goals against and .900 save percentage. Hutton said, “For me I wish I could’ve played better and did my job right because we’d be winning here and we’d still be playing and we wouldn’t be talking about this stuff, we’d be … [Read more...] about Sabres Hutton couldn’t believe how the season turned around
Get to know: Rikard Grönborg
'Grönborg is a bit of an out-of-the-box candidate for the Sabres, having spent the last 13 seasons with the Swedish National Hockey program. The 50-year-old last coached in North America when he was an assistant coach with the Spokane Chiefs in the Western Hockey League in the 2004-05 season. Since then, he has served as a scout, an assistant coach, a team manager, and a head … [Read more...] about Get to know: Rikard Grönborg
A look at the future of the Buffalo Sabres, their offseason ahead
'The top priority is to get leading goalscorer, Jeff Skinner, to stick around on a deal that doesn’t put the Sabres in a bad spot. The Sabres can not overpay him as he has shown how he can be a streaky player — only netting four goals after the March 1 trade deadline when he saw a lot of his time no longer on Jack Eichel’s wing, proving that Eichel was more the driving force … [Read more...] about A look at the future of the Buffalo Sabres, their offseason ahead
Eight is enough
'For me, pre-tank Sabres teams were missing players in the #elite category, and it’d be worth it to go get one of those. The Sabres did. I guess I (we, whoever here) overestimated how long it would take the Sabres to get back to just having a bunch of guys that were woefully flawed, but good enough to finish… seventh. It’s taken approximately four years longer than it should … [Read more...] about Eight is enough
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks blow two-goal lead, fall behind 2-0 in five-game series (Buffalo News) Amerks Notebook: C.J. Smith scores first playoff goal in Game 2 loss (Buffalo News) Former Sabre Nick Baptiste's whirlwind year continues against Amerks (Buffalo News) AHL Playoffs: Rochester Amerks lose in OT to Toronto Marlies in Game 2 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Victor Olofsson's transformation from overlooked prospect to Amerks leading scorer (Buffalo News) Sabres prospect Tage Thompson thriving with Amerks (Olean Times Herald) Duffer: Looking ahead to Game 2 for the Amerks (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks start strong, fall flat to drop Game 1 to Toronto (Buffalo News) Amerks continue playoff drought against Toronto with ringing pipes, leaky defense in Game 1 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Roth: Reeling Sabres desperately need Amerks to have a deep playoff run (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks can’t convert … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Jack Eichel to play for Team USA at World Championship
'General Manager Jason Botterill is part of Canada's management team, and Sabres winger Sam Reinhart will compete for Canada. Rosters for other countries have yet to be released, so it's possible they will be joined by other Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel to play for Team USA at World Championship
Todd McLellan calls Sabres' coaching vacancy a 'really good job'
'"It was a great experience," McLellan, who was in Buffalo last week to watch his son, Tyson, compete in the NCAA Frozen Four, said. "I can tell you whoever gets that job will have a great ownership group and a management group to work with. They’ve got a tremendous pool of assets and it will be a really good job."' … [Read more...] about Todd McLellan calls Sabres’ coaching vacancy a ‘really good job’
Sabres captain Jack Eichel to represent Team USA at World Championship
'Sabres general manager Jason Botterill is running Team Canada’s World Championship squad with Ron Francis and Ron Hextall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel to represent Team USA at World Championship
Sabres' Eichel is going to the World Championship
'Eichel played in this tournament in 2015 and had two goals and five assists for seven points in 10 games. Eichel and Team USA took home a bronze medal. He also played in the 2017 tournament, picking up five assists in eight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel is going to the World Championship