'“They told me they’re happy to have me and everything is positive,” Miller said. “I’m hoping to provide them with playoff experience and do whatever I can to help the team win.”' … [Read more...] about Miller sees positives in Buffalo
Archives for 2019
Jokiharju eyes future with Blue & Gold
'“Oskar is one of my best friends from my hometown so I hangout a lot with Oskar but obviously a lot, Ukko Pekka is a great goalie, he’s a big guy,” Jokiharju. “He’s calm in the net and he brings confidence for the team. Oskar is obviously a great upcoming star and he plays a good style of hockey and I think one day we’re gonna play the same time on the Sabres and I think … [Read more...] about Jokiharju eyes future with Blue & Gold
Mittelstadt pleased with new-look Sabres
'"Then there's a lot, a lot, of new faces, which I think will be different, but exciting," Mittelstadt said Wednesday during Da Beauty League, a 3-on-3 summer league in Minnesota that runs through August. "And [as far as coaching], I think everyone's excited for a new voice, a new person behind the bench just to change things up."' … [Read more...] about Mittelstadt pleased with new-look Sabres
Henri Jokiharju out to prove he can 'play a whole season' with Sabres
'"I don’t know," Jokiharju said when asked why his playing time dipped under Colliton. "I think it might be how coaches see things different and how they feel about other stuff. I don’t know. It’s kind of tough for me to answer that kind of question. You should probably ask the coaching staff, but I don’t think anything really went down with me during the season."' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju out to prove he can ‘play a whole season’ with Sabres
As Jason Botterill's moves keep flying in, it looks like Sabres' big deal is still to come
'Botterill has a long way to go to make up for the massive miscalculation of the Ryan O'Reilly trade, and he's forever going to stand as the first GM to trade a player who became the Conn Smythe Trophy winner the next season.' … [Read more...] about As Jason Botterill’s moves keep flying in, it looks like Sabres’ big deal is still to come
Henri Jokiharju believes joining Sabres ‘a great opportunity’
'In Buffalo, Jokiharju could slot in on the second or third defense pair. For years, defense was the Sabres’ biggest weakness.' … [Read more...] about Henri Jokiharju believes joining Sabres ‘a great opportunity’
It’s time for Buffalo to trade Rasmus Ristolainen. Where?
'So which teams make for intriguing trade partners? These three come to mind...'. … [Read more...] about It’s time for Buffalo to trade Rasmus Ristolainen. Where?
Jokiharju is excited to join the Sabres
'“I know both [Luukkonen and Laaksonen] real well,” Jokiharju said. “We’ve played in a couple tournaments together. Oskari Laaksonen is one of my best friends back in my hometown. It’s exciting to have them to call and to text those guys that I’m coming to Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju is excited to join the Sabres
Jokiharju hoping for bigger role with Sabres
'"I'm just like a modern defenseman right now, two-way defenseman," said Jokiharju, who had 12 assists in 38 games with the Blackhawks last season. "I like to be with the puck and make some good plays. When I get the puck, get it to better guys who can make some points and score some goals, and just make some plays and be a good two-way defenseman, take care of both ends."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju hoping for bigger role with Sabres
Jokiharju sees 'good opportunity' ahead with Sabres
'"I just realized it's a good opportunity for me, coming to a great organization like the Buffalo Sabres," Jokiharju said during a conference call on Wednesday. "I'm pumped to play for the Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Jokiharju sees ‘good opportunity’ ahead with Sabres
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' 2019-20 schedule includes game at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena (Buffalo News) Rochester Amerks release 2019-20 schedule (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks release 2019-2020 schedule (WGR-AM) Amerks announce 2019-20 regular season scheudle (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres acquire 'mobile' defenseman Henri Jokiharju from Chicago for Alexander Nylander
'The trade eliminates one forward option for Sabres coach Ralph Krueger, while adding to the team's surplus of right-shot defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire ‘mobile’ defenseman Henri Jokiharju from Chicago for Alexander Nylander
Buffalo Sabres trade Alex Nylander to Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman Henri Jokiharju
'Jokiharju, who is 6 feet and 193 pounds, played in 30 games for Rockford of the American Hockey League last season (2 goals, 15 assists). The native of Oulu, Finland, represented his country and won gold at both the 2019 IIHF World Championships and 2019 IIHF World Junior Championships. He played two seasons for the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League and totaled … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Alex Nylander to Chicago Blackhawks for defenseman Henri Jokiharju
Trading Alexander Nylander was inevitable for Sabres
'Sure, the Swede has occasionally showcased his slick skills. Still, he hasn’t consistently displayed the tenacity to match them.' … [Read more...] about Trading Alexander Nylander was inevitable for Sabres
Wednesday's Chicago Coverage
Blackhawks send Henri Jokiharju, a former 1st-round pick, to the Sabres for forward Alex Nylander (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks make major prospect swap, sending Jokiharju to Sabres for Alex Nylander (Chicago Sun Times) Blackhawks swap prospects with Sabres, trade Henri Jokiharju (NBC Sports Chicago) Release: Blackhawks acquire Alexander Nylander (Blackhawks.com) Three … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Chicago Coverage