'"Any game he goes into, he has the potential to be the best player on the ice," Leaman said. "I think Jacob is a wonderful player. He's got it both offensively and defensively. He doesn't force the game. He doesn't try to do something that's not there. But, when we get to this stage, I want him to assert himself on the game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Bryson has eyes set on national championship
Archives for 2019
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Nathan Paetsch takes break from mentoring to play games for Amerks (Buffalo News) Amerks anxiously awaiting the postseason (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres land seventh overall pick in NHL draft lottery
'The New York Rangers will draft second overall after jumping four spots, and the Chicago Blackhawks, who held the 12th best odds, jumped up to the third selection. They will be followed on draft day by the Colorado Avalanche at fourth overall, Los Angeles Kings at fifth and the Detroit Red Wings will pick sixth. The Edmonton Oilers, Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks will … [Read more...] about Sabres land seventh overall pick in NHL draft lottery
Mike Harrington: With no help from lottery, Sabres face uphill climb in Atlantic Division
'What's happened now, however, is that the Atlantic has become super competitive. Botterill has to be having the same thoughts so many folks outside KeyBank Center are having: How are the Sabres ever going to ascend in this division, given the competition?' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: With no help from lottery, Sabres face uphill climb in Atlantic Division
Devils thrilled to win NHL Draft Lottery; Sabres to pick seventh
'The Buffalo Sabres, who had the fifth-highest odds for the top selection, 8.5 percent, will pick seventh. The Sabres, of course, won last year’s lottery and drafted defenseman Rasmus Dahlin first overall.' … [Read more...] about Devils thrilled to win NHL Draft Lottery; Sabres to pick seventh
Luck of the Devils
'This year Buffalo wasn’t as fortunate, as Buffalo went into the lotto with the fifth-best odds to earn the number one pick only to finish the selection process in seventh position for the upcoming 2019 NHL Draft.' … [Read more...] about Luck of the Devils
Sabres' Eichel wants to be one of the best players in the NHL
'“Looking back I could probably name 15 or 20 Grade-A’s this year that I’d like to have back that probably makes me a 40-goal scorer and 100 points, so there’s some things I’ve noticed in my game that I think I can get better at. I think I took some strides this year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Eichel wants to be one of the best players in the NHL
The Sabres will draft seventh in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft
'Buffalo dropped two positions and will be drafting seventh.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres will draft seventh in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft
Buffalo Sabres land No. 7 pick in 2019 NHL Draft
'Despite having the fifth best odds at landing the No. 1 pick and a 26.1% chance a top-three pick the Sabres slid down two spots in the draft order.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres land No. 7 pick in 2019 NHL Draft
Buffalo is number one ... when it comes to sports misery
'The Bills came in at number one among football fans being most miserable. The sports network highlighted the fact Buffalo has missed the playoffs 18 of the last 19 years. And if you thought ESPN couldn't stick the knife any deeper, they bring up Tom Brady and the success of the New England Patriots over the years.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo is number one … when it comes to sports misery
Sabres to select 7th overall in NHL Draft
'The Blue and Gold were originally slotted to pick 5th overall and dropped two spots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 7th overall in NHL Draft
Sabres to select 7th overall at 2019 NHL Draft
'The Sabres began the night with an 8.5-percent chance to win the No. 1 pick, the fifth-best odds of the 15 eligible teams. The Devils had the third-best odds (11.5 percent). New York jumped into the top three from the sixth position (7.5 percent) while Chicago jumped all the way from 12th (2.5 percent).' … [Read more...] about Sabres to select 7th overall at 2019 NHL Draft
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks agree to terms with Baudry for 2019-20 season (Amerks.com) Amerks announce home dates for opening round (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Jeff Skinner plans to reflect on season before contemplating his future with Sabres
'"Now that the season is over, the questions are obviously going to start coming in, but it’s been two or three days," Skinner told reporters during locker cleanout Monday in KeyBank Center. "It’s not enough really to give it some proper thought that it deserves. It deserves some reflection, just like any season. We’ll take the time to do that right away, but to answer your … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner plans to reflect on season before contemplating his future with Sabres
Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel has to be better and he's not offended by the thought
'"There are still a lot of strides to be taken. I want to be an elite, elite player in this league," Eichel said during an insightful 12-minute session with reporters on the Sabres' locker cleanout day. "I want to be the best. There's a long way to go. There's a lot of really good players in this league and I think I can be there with them."' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel has to be better and he’s not offended by the thought