'Team USA will head to Mannheim, Germany for training which begins May 4th, they will begin World Championship play on May 10th against host Slovakia.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel to play for Team USA at IIHF World Championship
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Eichel to play for Team USA in IIHF World Championship
'There are some other ties to Buffalo on the team, Team USA's General Manager is former Sabre Chris Drury, and one of the goalies on the team, Cayden Primeau is the son of former NHL'er Keith Primeau and nephew of former Sabre Wayne Primeau.' … [Read more...] about Eichel to play for Team USA in IIHF World Championship
Eichel to play for Team USA at World Championship
'Eichel was one of 17 players included on Team USA's preliminary roster. South Buffalo native Patrick Kane will captain the team, while former Sabres captain Chris Drury is serving as general manager.' … [Read more...] about Eichel to play for Team USA at World Championship
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Calder Cup Gameday: Marlies at Amerks (Buffalo News) Top Sabres' draft picks Bryson, Luukkonen join Amerks for playoff run (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks: Second half evaluations (WGR-AM) Duffer: 5 Amerks to keep an eye on (Sabres.com) First-round road games to air live on MSG (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Jacob Bryson to watch, learn with Amerks
'"At this point, we’re just seeing where they're at," Amerks coach Chris Taylor told reporters following practice. "Obviously, you always want three goalies in the playoffs and see what happens. With Bryson, same thing. He’s going to come in, get his feet wet, get used to the guys and get introduced to pro hockey."' … [Read more...] about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Jacob Bryson to watch, learn with Amerks
Phil Housley's waterfront condo sells after three days on market
'Housley bought the 1,939-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo for $690,000 in 2017.' … [Read more...] about Phil Housley’s waterfront condo sells after three days on market
Sabres' Ristolainen doesn't know if he'll be part of the changes
'I think what hurts Ristolainen’s consistency is he doesn’t have a high hockey IQ. There are too many times in a game he’s out of position or reacts the wrong way to a situation. He’s had six years in Buffalo to try to get it right and it hasn’t happened enough.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen doesn’t know if he’ll be part of the changes
Sabres' Jack Eichel nominated for the King Clancy Award
'Rob Ray won the trophy in 1999. He is the only Sabre to win the award.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jack Eichel nominated for the King Clancy Award
Eichel selected as Sabres' nominee for King Clancy Trophy
'The trophy is awarded annually to the player who "best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community." Rob Ray won the award in 1999 for his work with Roswell Park and Children's Hospital, among other organizations.' … [Read more...] about Eichel selected as Sabres’ nominee for King Clancy Trophy
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
5 things to know about the Amerks playoff series vs Toronto (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks playoff schedule: Games 1 and 2 are at home vs. Toronto (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Adding depth scoring among Sabres' offseason priorities
'"I think it’s imperative for us moving forward that we continue to develop skill, to add skill to our forward group," Botterill said during a news conference to address Phil Housley's firing. "It was great to see this year the success of Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart having a career year. ... But we relied on them too much. We have to continue to develop our young players in our … [Read more...] about Adding depth scoring among Sabres’ offseason priorities
Offering another chance to ex-head coach could benefit Sabres
'Mike Sullivan became an NHL head coach in 2003 at 37, just two years after his playing career ended. Following two seasons in Boston – the Bruins earned 104 points in Sullivan’s first season – he bounced around as an assistant for seven years.' … [Read more...] about Offering another chance to ex-head coach could benefit Sabres
NHL rumors: Sabres' GM Jason Botterill facing a critical offseason
'Finding a suitable replacement for Housley is an obvious priority. The Sabres are making their fifth coaching change since 2013 and there's a critical need for stability behind the bench.' … [Read more...] about NHL rumors: Sabres’ GM Jason Botterill facing a critical offseason
Good former NHL coaches just aren't in great supply right now
'Jason Botterill is looking for a good communicator and somebody with presence. I’m starting to wonder if the second part of that is even out there. Mike Yeo, Todd Richards, Kevin Dineen, Kirk Muller, Michel Therrien, really? None of those names excite me in the least to bring into Buffalo to turn this team around.' … [Read more...] about Good former NHL coaches just aren’t in great supply right now
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerk overcame 2 life-threatening injuries in career, today he wins best AHL defenseman (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks playoff schedule: Games 1 and 2 are at home vs. Toronto (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks’ Redmond earns Eddie Shore Award (TheAHL.com) Redmond named winner of Eddie Shore Award (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage