'"Kevyn has been a valuable member of our leadership team since 2013 and is the perfect person to oversee the Buffalo Sabres' day-to-day business operations," Kim Pegula said. "Kevyn brings unsurpassed experience, perspective and vision to this position. He exemplifies our company values of teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity, trust and success; and will further our … [Read more...] about Sabres name Kevyn Adams Senior VP of Business Administration
Archives for 2019
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks open camp with plenty of reinforcements yet to come from Sabres (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks open camp with familiar faces ready to overcome last year’s disappointment (WROC-TV) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Rasmus Ristolainen gets back into game groove, forging ahead with Sabres
'"It's always different to play games than work in the gym or practice," Ristolainen said. "It's good to get that first one out of the way. We got the win, so let's move forward. That's what you train for. You want to play with the guys. There's been a good buzz in the room and the city the last couple weeks. There's still a lot of work to do."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen gets back into game groove, forging ahead with Sabres
Dylan Cozens survives Sabres first big cutdown; Smith, Hammond on waivers to get to Rochester
'As a junior-eligible player, Cozens must either stay in the NHL or be sent back to Lethbridge of the Western League. He cannot be sent to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens survives Sabres first big cutdown; Smith, Hammond on waivers to get to Rochester
Sabres reassign 15 players, including Arttu Ruotsalainen, C.J. Smith
'Given Smith’s AHL production – 45 goals and 102 points in 119 games – it’s unclear if he will clear waivers. The UMass Lowell product has scored two goals and three points in 13 NHL outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign 15 players, including Arttu Ruotsalainen, C.J. Smith
Sabres demote 14 to minors, assign Ruotsalainen to Finland
'The 21-year-old Ruotsalainen was an undrafted free agent who signed an entry-level contract with Buffalo in March after spending the past two years playing for Ilves. He is a promising prospect who had a team-leading 21 goals and 42 points last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote 14 to minors, assign Ruotsalainen to Finland
The Sabres send 15 down including C.J. Smith
'C.J. Smith got three preseason games after a 28 goal campaign last year. He scored an empty net goal in the win over Toronto, but didn’t really show enough to warrant a roster spot so he has been placed on waivers to go down. Goalie Andrew Hammond must also pass through waivers.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres send 15 down including C.J. Smith
Sabres trim training camp roster by 15 players
'The team has also assigned forward Arttu Ruotsalainen to Ilves (Liiga).' … [Read more...] about Sabres trim training camp roster by 15 players
Conor Sheary driven by 'self-criticism' entering his second season with Sabres
'"Early on I had that fast start and guys immediately start to look at you for goals and points," Sheary, who was acquired from the Penguins in June 2018, told The Buffalo News. "I’ve never been a superstar in this league, so I don’t know what it’s like to be Jack [Eichel], [Jeff Skinner] or [Sam Reinhart]. But I think if I can contribute in the second tier, and if I can bring … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary driven by ‘self-criticism’ entering his second season with Sabres
Marcus Johansson emerges as intriguing candidate to play center for Sabres
'"I don’t think playing center was the biggest challenge tonight," Johansson said. "It was mostly getting into game tempo and timing and all that. I felt for the first half of the game I was a little lost out there. Everything is kind of new. The systems, playing center and all that. And it’s been a while since I played. It took a little bit. Felt better as the game went on. … [Read more...] about Marcus Johansson emerges as intriguing candidate to play center for Sabres
Sabres’ Marcus Johansson learned from short tenure with Bruins
'“Kind of made me feel like myself again,” said Johansson, who made his preseason debut in Saturday’s 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs inside KeyBank Center. “Coming off all those injuries it was hard to kind of get into any rhythm of playing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson learned from short tenure with Bruins
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
Leafs fall to Sabres in pre-season game as Neuvirth makes debut (Toronto Sun) There’s a lot on the line for Leafs Nylander and Johnsson (Toronto Star) Explaining the Maple Leafs’ plan for Spezza and Gauthier (Sportsnet) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Victor Olofsson's 2nd goal seals it late in the 3rd period
'The third period saw a goaltender change for the Leafs as Michael Hutchinson saw more time against the Sabres. The two teams went about half a period without any scoring until Sam Reinhart threw a nice cross-ice pass to Jimmy Vesey for a breakaway. He sniped Hutchinson glove side to put the Sabres ahead. Around two minutes later, Jake Muzzin deposited Victor Olofsson into the … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson’s 2nd goal seals it late in the 3rd period
Sabres' Marcus Johansson will get more time at center
'I thought the new Sabre did a pretty good job in between Victor Olofsson and Ramus Asplund. The Swedes seem to communicate well until midway through the third period when Olofsson was deposited into the Leaf bench by Jake Muzzin and Trevor Moore scored.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson will get more time at center
Three Observations: Krueger's philosophy, the Sabres' power play, and Johansson's role
'Eichel and Reinhart stayed together and were joined by former New York Ranger Jimmy Vesey on the left wing. Skinner, meanwhile, was on a line with seventh overall pick Dylan Cozens and Evan Rodrigues. It's early, and lines are always subject to change, but Krueger has stayed dedicated to his original plan.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Krueger’s philosophy, the Sabres’ power play, and Johansson’s role