'Teams like the Rangers and Blackhawks, who have higher point percentages than the Sabres, have a legitimate gripe that they would not be included in this format. For the Sabres sake, it would mean the continuation of their season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres a playoff team in new NHL playoff proposal
Archives for April 2020
How the Buffalo Sabres could end up making the playoffs
'"Assuming no regular season games get played, the most popular playoff scenario is the following: The Top 6 teams from each Division meet in one city. They would open with best-of-three series between the No. 1 and 2 seeds (to decide a Division winner), while No. 3 meets 6 and 4 meets 5 for the right to keep playing," Spector wrote.' … [Read more...] about How the Buffalo Sabres could end up making the playoffs
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Rule change allowed Sabres' minor-league affiliate to sign Army forward Dominic Franco (Buffalo News) Amerks agree to terms with Army leading scorer Dominic Franco (Olean Times Herald) Amerks, Franco agree to terms one-year AHL deal (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres' Dylan Cozens unable to play in Rochester because of NHL, CHL agreement
'Under the player development contract, a prospect cannot play in the NHL's top minor league until he turns 20 years old or plays four years of major juniors. Cozens won't turn 20 until February 2021 and has played only three full seasons in the CHL's Western Hockey League, which ensures he will return to the Lethbridge Hurricanes if he's unable to make the Sabres' roster next … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dylan Cozens unable to play in Rochester because of NHL, CHL agreement
Kim Pegula named to Governor's New York Re-Opening Advisory Board
'The group is meant to be a collection of leaders of the diverse industries and businesses that have been economically impacted by the state’s shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.' … [Read more...] about Kim Pegula named to Governor’s New York Re-Opening Advisory Board
Rayzor: 1998-99 Sabres were tight on and off the ice
'But, more than anything, we played tight. We frustrated teams when they crossed our blue line. Lindy Ruff laid out a clear, simple game plan and we followed it on a nightly basis. You'll see that as we go through the 1999 playoffs this week on "Sabres Classics."' … [Read more...] about Rayzor: 1998-99 Sabres were tight on and off the ice
Monday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Zach Redmond signs to play for Munich in 2020-21 (Buffalo News) Zach Redmond leaves Amerks, signs to play in Germany (Olean Times Herald) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage
Biron: A final dinner with the 2006 Sabres
'We all met up at The Buffalo Club on Delaware and had a great dinner. After a few glasses of wine and some beers, we decided to shoot some pool in their big billiards room and continued to reminisce about the fun season that ended too soon.' … [Read more...] about Biron: A final dinner with the 2006 Sabres
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Relive the Amerks top five moments from January (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres Mailbag: League pushing hard to complete regular season
'The estimate is a $1 billion loss – with a B – if the entire thing is just called off. Neither the players nor the owners want that. It could send the league into chaos in terms of areas such as the salary cap, escrow from players' paychecks and the financial stability of some franchises.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mailbag: League pushing hard to complete regular season
MSG's 'Sabres Classics' to spend two weeks on run to '99 Cup final
'Most of the replays will be the CBC telecasts of the games. Monday's and Wednesday's replays will feature the Empire Sports Network broadcast.' … [Read more...] about MSG’s ‘Sabres Classics’ to spend two weeks on run to ’99 Cup final
Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named to USHL All-Star Team
'Portillo, 19, went 19-5-1 for Dubuque and led USHL goaltenders with a 2.11 goals-against average while also posting a .915 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named to USHL All-Star Team
10 ‘Sabres Classics’ from 1999 playoffs to air over next two weeks
'Before falling to the Dallas Stars in the final, the Dominik Hasek-led Sabres roared through the Eastern Conference, needing only 15 games to reach the final.' … [Read more...] about 10 ‘Sabres Classics’ from 1999 playoffs to air over next two weeks
Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named USHL All-Star
'Portillo, 19, is set to play college hockey at Michigan next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Erik Portillo named USHL All-Star
Portillo named a First-Team All-Star in the USHL
'Prior to being drafted by the Sabres, Portillo led Sweden's SuperElit junior league in both goals-against average (1.99) and save percentage (.931) in the 2018-19 season.' … [Read more...] about Portillo named a First-Team All-Star in the USHL