'“From the day he stepped on campus, Brandon has consistently worked hard to improve every aspect of his game,” coach Guy Gadowsky said in a release. “We are very proud and excited for Brandon and look forward to seeing his success with the Sabres.”' … [Read more...] about Former Penn State men’s hockey captain Brandon Biro signs NHL deal with Buffalo Sabres
Archives for March 2020
Sabres agree to 2-year deal with Penn State captain Biro
'Biro is familiar to Buffalo after taking part in the Sabres development camp in 2018. He was also part of a Penn State program that was re-established in 2013-14 through a $100 million donation made by alum and Sabres owner Terry Pegula.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to 2-year deal with Penn State captain Biro
The Sabres sign Penn State senior Brandon Biro
'Biro played 138 games at Penn State, scoring 41 goals and 75 assists for 116 points. He’s another smallish forward that Botterill seems to like at 5-foot-11, 160 pounds.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres sign Penn State senior Brandon Biro
PSU’s Biro signs two-year, entry-level deal with Sabres
'Earlier this season, Biro became the sixth different Nittany Lion to reach 100 career points and he leaves Penn State fourth on the all-time points list (116), third on the all-time assists list (75) and tied for eighth on the all-time goals list with 41 in 138 career games, tied for the sixth-most in program history.' … [Read more...] about PSU’s Biro signs two-year, entry-level deal with Sabres
Sabres agree to entry-level deal with forward Biro
'"Brandon will bring a combination of skill, hockey sense and character to our organization," Sabres general manager Jason Botterill said. "We're confident that his four years at Penn State with Coach Gadowsky have prepared him well for the next phase of his development."' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to entry-level deal with forward Biro
After sudden end to collegiate career, Biro sees 'good fit' with Sabres
'Biro signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. A week ago, he was still preparing to captain top-seeded Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament. Biro was among 10 graduating seniors on a roster that was poised to play in the NCAA Tournament regardless of the outcome in their conference bracket.' … [Read more...] about After sudden end to collegiate career, Biro sees ‘good fit’ with Sabres
Sabres: Person who tested positive for COVID-19 attended March 5 game
'According to the Sabres, the individual, who lives out of state and was asymptomatic at the time, sat in Section 211 for the game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres: Person who tested positive for COVID-19 attended March 5 game
Individual who attended Sabres' March 5 game tests positive for coronavirus
'We are supporting the family member in all ways possible and would like to thank them for their open communication with Sabres management and wish them a speedy recovery.' … [Read more...] about Individual who attended Sabres’ March 5 game tests positive for coronavirus
Relative of Buffalo Sabres employee tested positive for coronavirus
'The relative is receiving care while in isolation outside of New York state, and had limited interactions while in Buffalo on March 5th and 6th.' … [Read more...] about Relative of Buffalo Sabres employee tested positive for coronavirus
Relative of Sabres employee tests positive for coronavirus
'“A relative of a Buffalo Sabres employee recently tested positive for COVID-19 outside of New York State. The diagnosed individual is receiving care and is in isolation outside of New York State. This individual does not reside in Western New York and had limited interactions during a recent visit to Buffalo between March 5 and 6. This individual returned home and did not show … [Read more...] about Relative of Sabres employee tests positive for coronavirus
NHL permits players to return home, prepares for extended hiatus
'The league stated its goal is to open a training camp period after 45 days, an absence that would make it difficult to finish the regular season. The CDC announced Sunday night it was recommending that gatherings of 50 or more people should not take place in the United States for the next eight weeks, which would end May 10.' … [Read more...] about NHL permits players to return home, prepares for extended hiatus
Sabres to show vintage games on MSG, YouTube during NHL's hiatus
'Biron told fans to reply to the Sabres' post on Twitter with requests for previous games, though he noted that the team and network do not have access to every game since the franchise's inception in 1970. Broadcasting rights will prevent the Sabres from airing some games on the network or YouTube.' … [Read more...] about Sabres to show vintage games on MSG, YouTube during NHL’s hiatus
NHL tells players they can return home
'At the end of a self-quarantine period on March 27 and depending on “world developments,” the league will consider opening team facilities to players “in scheduled and coordinated small groups for voluntary training and care."' … [Read more...] about NHL tells players they can return home
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
American Hockey League, Rochester Americans won't resume play before May (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) AHL season won’t resume before May (Olean Times Herald) Report: The Amerks season is over (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
While we await the next faceoff, the Sabres and NHL face lots of questions
'To keep pushing revenues, the league undoubtedly would like to play at least some of the remaining 189 regular-season games (the Sabres have 13 left). That would help the players too in areas such as escrow from their paychecks and next season's salary cap. But it's going to be tough. Unless there's a serious push to start camps in the next two or three weeks, the sense here … [Read more...] about While we await the next faceoff, the Sabres and NHL face lots of questions